Jammu & Kashmir

Suresh Raina promotes Youth Voter registration, named election ambassado

02 Dec 2023 13:30 PM IST

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, currently engaged in the Legends League Cricket matches in Jammu, made a significant appeal to the youth during his visit to Nirvachan Bhawan. As he prepares for the final match featuring Urbanrisers Hyderabad against Bhilwara Kings, Raina urged the youth to register as voters for

Atal Dulloo resumes chief secretary role in Jammu & Kashmir

02 Dec 2023 13:29 PM IST

Atal Dulloo, a seasoned 1989 batch IAS officer with extensive experience in the Union Territory, officially resumed his role as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir today. His return follows a brief assignment in the Ministry of Home Affairs as Secretary of border Management. A member of the AGMUT cadre,

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urges swift grievance resolution in ’LG’S MULAQAAT’

02 Dec 2023 13:28 PM IST

In a proactive move towards citizen-centric governance, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha issued directives to concerned authorities for the time-bound resolution of public grievances during ‘LG’s Mulaqaat’ – a live public grievance hearing held at the civil secretariat. Interacting with citizens virtually, the LG focused on addressing complaints submitted through JK-IGRAMS

Himachal Pradesh welcomes season’s first widespread snowfall

02 Dec 2023 13:27 PM IST

Over the past 24 hours, Himachal Pradesh has experienced the first widespread snowfall of the season, covering higher reaches in districts including Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Kangra, Kullu, and Shimla with light snow. While there were earlier isolated instances of snowfall this month, this occurrence is notably more extensive,

Terror plot foiled: Police arrests two, recovers arms in Handwara operation

02 Dec 2023 13:26 PM IST

In a major breakthrough, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in collaboration with the Army and CRPF, successfully dismantled a terror module linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET) and The Resistance Front (TRF) in the Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. According to a police spokesman, the security forces conducted a coordinated

Local Lashkar-e-Toiba Militant Neutralized in Overnight Operation in Pulwama

02 Dec 2023 13:24 PM IST

In a successful joint operation based on specific intelligence input, security forces neutralized a local Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant during an overnight cordon and search operation in Arihal village of Pulwama district. Identified as Kifayat Ayoub Alie, the deceased militant had recently joined the ranks of the proscribed terror outfit. The

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Inaugurates ‘IP Yatra’

01 Dec 2023 14:18 PM IST

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha inaugurated the ‘IP Yatra,’ a two-day National-Level Intellectual Property Rights conclave in Jammu today. The event, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, aims to create awareness about the critical role of

The government allocates additional 293 MW to tackle the winter power shortage

01 Dec 2023 14:16 PM IST

Addressing the power shortage in parts of Jammu and Kashmir during peak winter, the Government of India has allocated an additional 293 MW of power to the region. This move comes as a significant relief for power consumers grappling with the increasing demand during the winter season. In an effort

Handwara forces unite, bust LeT module; apprehend terrorist associates

01 Dec 2023 14:15 PM IST

In a significant joint operation, Handwara Police, in collaboration with Army and CRPF teams, successfully dismantled a terrorist module linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF). The operation, conducted in Tutigund forest, resulted in the arrest of two terror associates, Pervaiz Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Rustam Dar,

Plains soaked, higher reaches blanketed in light snow

01 Dec 2023 14:15 PM IST

ammu and Kashmir underwent a climatic spectacle as plains were drenched by rains, and higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Pir Ki Gali, Zojila Pass, and Doodhpathri, donned a gentle layer of snow since yesterday evening. The Meteorological Department (MeT) accurately foresaw this atmospheric display, predicting light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and

New social media law to criminalise content promoting disharmony

01 Dec 2023 14:14 PM IST

In a bid to curb the spread of content that promotes disharmony, the Director General of Police (DGP) for Jammu and Kashmir, R R Swain, announced on Thursday the introduction of a new provision under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This provision will criminalize the posting

Enforcement DIrectorate cracks down on Rs 250-crore money laundering scandal

01 Dec 2023 14:13 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at six locations on Thursday as part of a probe into a Rs 250-crore money laundering case in Jammu and Kashmir. The targeted premises included those of the former chairman of Jammu and Kashmir State Cooperative Bank Limited. Initial reports had erroneously linked the