Admin using police to force winning candidates of Gupkar Alliance join Apni Party, alleges Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Dec 26 : National Conference vice-president and the former chief minister of erstwhile J&K State Omar Abdullah Saturday alleged that administration led by LG Manoj Sinah was using police to force the winning candidates of Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) to join Apni Party. “On one hand Prime Minister Narendera Modi and J&K […]
15 die in SA after virus screening delays at border with Zimbabwe
JOHANNESBURG: At least 15 people have died in recent weeks on the South African side of the Beitbridge border with Zimbabwe in lengthy queues that have been slowed by coronavirus screening, television news channel eNCA said on Friday. The health ministry, Department of Home Affairs and South African police Local did not respond immediately to Reuters’ requests on Friday […]
India bundle out Australia for 195 on opening day of Boxing-Day Test
An inspired Indian bowling unit, led by the menacing Jasprit Bumrah and the crafty Ravichandran Ashwin, steam-rolled Australia for a meagre 195 on a memorable opening day of the second Test here on Saturday. New captain Ajinkya Rahane had a great day in office as he marshalled his resources impressively with debutant Mohammed Siraj (2/40 […]
First time since 1990, Jammu and Kashmir witnessing peaceful atmosphere: Home Minister Amit Shah
Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday, said that the hectic efforts put in by the Prime Minister Narendera Modi led government since 2014 for the J-K’s development, peace, and infrastructure building have started bearing fruit and today J-K is witnessing the most peaceful atmosphere first time in past three decades. Shah said that […]
Policeman, returning from home, dies on Jammu-Srinagar highway accident
A policeman from Kupwara died in an accident along Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district on Saturday, reported a local news agency, Global News Service (GNS). Unnamed officials said that a vehicle — Grand I10 (JK01AH6950) — rolled down into a deep gorge at Ratanbas area near Banihal along the thoroughfare, the only road link connecting […]
Shopian gunfight: ‘Two militants killed, search on’
Shopian: Two militants have been killed in the gunfight with government forces that raged in Kanigam village of Imamsahib belt in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday. A senior police officer said that two unidentified militants were killed on Saturday in fresh exchange of fire while as the search operation is on in the area. […]
Prime Minister disburses Rs18000 Crore as next instalment under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi; 9 crore farmer families get benefit, Rs 18000 crore deposited via DBT
Lt Governor addresses local Farmers at Kisan Kendra, Jammu; says farming sector top priority of UT Government UT Government extending sustained handholding and support to the farming community to achieve the tangible results; four Pesticides Labs, Modern storage systems to come up in J&K: LG JAMMU, DECEMBER 25: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today disbursed […]
Shopian gunfight: One Army man injured, op continues
Srinagar: One army trooper was injured in an ongoing encounter in Kanigam Village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. A senior Police officer told GNS that one armyman was injured when militants tried to break cordon by firing volley of bullets on forces. However militants couldn’t manage to escape as security forces again engaged them, the […]
2 soldiers killed, another injured as army barrack collapses in Kathua
Jammu: Two Army soldiers died and another was seriously injured after a barrack they were putting up collapsed at Machedi in Kathua district on Friday. Officials said that the injured soldier has been referred to Military Hospital Pathankot. Army’s PRO, Lt Col Devinder Anand confirmed the incident and said that further details are awaited. (GNS)
BAN ON 4G INTERNET TO CONTINUE ACROSS J&K TILL 8TH JANUARY 2021, EXCEPT UDHAMPUR AND GANDERBAL DISTRICTS
On Friday, the government extended the ban on high-speed internet services in all but two districts of Jammu and Kashmir, saying that the high voter turnout in recently concluded polls has not gone well with elements inimical to peace. “The successful conduct of the recently concluded the Panchayat elections which witnessed participation by political parties […]