Jammu & Kashmir

NIA Raids uncover J&K terror conspiracy, seizes incriminating evidence

06 Dec 2023 12:43 PM IST

In a decisive move, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive raids across multiple locations in Jammu & and Kashmir on Tuesday, targeting a terror conspiracy orchestrated by offshoots of banned Pakistan-backed terrorist organizations. The focused entities include notorious groups such as Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al-Badr,

‘NATEX K2K 2023-24’ Expedition Mesmerizes Audience at Air Force Station Jammu

06 Dec 2023 12:42 PM IST

December 5 The enthralling journey of the Indian Army Microlight Flying Expedition, aptly named ‘NATEX K2K 2023-24,’ captivated audiences at the Air Force Station Jammu during its expeditionary sojourn. Embarking on their challenging expedition from the Army Adventure Nodal Centre (Microlight & PHG), Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), Mhow

Police arrest notorious drug peddler, recovers contraband in Ganderbal

06 Dec 2023 12:39 PM IST

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police in Ganderbal have arrested a notorious drug peddler and recovered contraband substances from his possession. A Police party of PS Lar received information through reliable sources that a person namely Yasir Ahmad Hajam son of Ghulam Mohammad Hajam

Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Kashmir: Pahalgam Records Season’s Coldest Night at -4.3°C

06 Dec 2023 12:38 PM IST

The chilling winter tightened its grip on the Kashmir valley as Pahalgam witnessed the coldest night of the season, plummeting to -4.3°C on Tuesday. The minimum temperature in Pahalgam dropped further, marking a decline from the -3.4°C recorded on Monday, with a deviation of 1.0°C below the normal for this

Lt Governor chairs review meeting on Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

06 Dec 2023 12:37 PM IST

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha conducted a high-level meeting to assess the progress of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, recruitment to various positions, and the status of institutionalized outreach programs aimed at bridging information and knowledge gaps regarding government schemes and programs across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The

Tragic accident at Zojila Pass claims five lives

06 Dec 2023 12:36 PM IST

In a heart-wrenching incident, five individuals, including four tourists, lost their lives when the cab they were travelling in met with a tragic accident at Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway on Tuesday afternoon. According to an official statement to The Daily Guardian, the unfortunate incident involved an SUV carrying

Samba police captures most wanted heroin supplier ‘Kala’

06 Dec 2023 12:35 PM IST

In a major breakthrough under the astute leadership of Senior Superintendent of Police, Benam Tosh, Samba Police successfully apprehended the most sought-after heroin supplier known as “Kala.” Operating from the notorious Chitta hotspot in Rakh Barotian, Vijaypur district, Samba, “Kala” was wanted in several cases related to the Narcotic Drugs

Union secretary DFS leads UT bankers, stresses PM VISHWAKARMA SCHEME

05 Dec 2023 11:52 AM IST

Dr Vivek Joshi, Union Secretary DFS, MoF, chaired the 12th Meeting of J&K UTLBC at SKICC, Srinagar, focusing on the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. During the meeting, the performance of banks in delivering credit under various schemes for the half-year ending September 2023 was reviewed. MD & CEO

Massive fire engulfs furniture factory and residences in Baramulla

05 Dec 2023 11:50 AM IST

A fierce fire erupted late Sunday evening in the Kanlibagh area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, consuming a furniture factory and five residential houses. The inferno resulted in the destruction of property worth crores of rupees. The source of the fire was identified as Farooq Ahmad Najar’s furniture factory, situated

Intensive search operation targets suspected militants in Rajouri

05 Dec 2023 11:47 AM IST

Security forces are conducting a large-scale search operation in the forested areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir to flush out suspected militants. Three people have been detained for questioning in these areas. Police, army and CRPF conducted joint search operations in several areas of Budhal, Thanamandi,

Indian Army promotes unity with Ladakh community integration tour

05 Dec 2023 11:45 AM IST

The Indian Army has undertaken a commendable initiative aimed at fostering national unity, cultural exchange, and understanding by organizing a National Integration Tour for 35 community members from Sasoma and Gaya villages in Ladakh. The tour, spanning from November 30 to December 04, 2023, included 29 females and 06 males.

Two drug peddlers apprehended, contraband seized

05 Dec 2023 11:43 AM IST

In a determined effort to combat the scourge of drugs in society, the police in Anantnag have successfully apprehended two drug peddlers, leading to the recovery of significant contraband substances from their possession. Acting on intelligence received by Police Station Mattan, it was uncovered that Sadeeq Khan, son of Mohd