Suspected IED detected, defused in J&K’s Kupwara
Srinagar, Jun 18: Security forces Saturday detected and defused a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. They detected the suspected IED on the Handwara-Baramulla Road near Ganapora in Langate area of the north Kashmir district, the officials said. They said a bomb disposal squad was called in […]
Elderly Man Killed in Baramulla Road Mishap
A man, believed to be in his 60’s, was killed after being hit by a car in Rafiabad area of Baramulla district, officials said on Saturday afternoon. They told GNS that a car bearing registration number JK05E–3778 hit the individual at Watergam Rafiabad leading to his instant death. The body, whose identity couldn’t be immediately […]
Several parties announce support for Bihar Bandh
Various parties, like the RJD, the HAM, and the VIP on Friday extended their support to the Bihar Bandh called by different youth organisations of the state on Saturday. The call for a bandh amid violence sweeping Bihar for the last three days and many railway properties being attacked and destroyed on Friday as well. […]
Zelenskyy, Johnson meet on defense, security issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with visiting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday to discuss defence and security issues, the presidential press service said. In particular, Zelenskyy and Johnson discussed in detail the current situation on the frontline in the east and the south of Ukraine as well as the supplies of weapons. “We […]
Dravid doesn’t drop a player after one or two bad performances: Avesh Khan
Ahead of India’s series opener against South Africa in New Delhi, head coach Rahul Dravid had spoken about how he was someone who liked to have consistency in the playing eleven, giving players time and making them feel settled in the positions. Despite losing the first two matches, India didn’t tinker with their playing eleven, […]
Employment opportunities
Solar power system is going to be installed in Jammu city. It will not only give the clean energy but also employment opportunities to the locals in the city. Based on employment estimates, it is calculated that the 1 MW rooftop solar PV project generates a total of 40 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs over the […]
Bullet riddled body of Police official found in Pampore
A bullet riddled body of police sub inspector was found under mysterious circumstances in Pampore area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that body of police sub inspector was spotted in paddy fields of his native village in Samboora Pampore and accordingly police rushed to the spot and […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JUNE 17: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Canal Road, Shakti Nagar, Patel Nagar, Rajpura, Shiv Nagar, Bakshi Nagar, Parade, Kalijani, Pacca Danga, Link Road, Purani Mandi and adjoining areas shall remain affected on June 18 from 7 am to 9 am. Similarly, the power supply to Patoli […]
J&K Reports 22 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, No Death
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir recorded 22 new Covid-19 even as there was no death due to the pathogen during last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said that 12 cases were reported from Jammu, five from Srinagar, three from Udhampur and one each from Rajouri and Kathua districts respectively, taking the overall tally […]
Div Com administers oath to newly appointed members of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
JAMMU, JUNE 17: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar today administered Oath of Office and Oath of Secrecy to newly appointed members (Judicial & non Judicial) of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission established under consumer protection act 2019. Pertinently, the Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs vide notification dated May 27, 2022, has appointed […]