Jammu & Kashmir

Omar Abdullah condemns bail to army captain sparks controversy

21 Nov 2023 15:04 PM IST

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah voiced strong criticism on Monday over the granting of bail to Army Captain Bhoopendra Singh, convicted in the 2020 Amshipora fake encounter case. The general court-martial found Singh guilty of killing three men in a staged encounter in south Kashmir’s Amshipora village in July 2020.

Teacher suspended in J&K after inebriation video surfaces

20 Nov 2023 14:24 PM IST

In a swift response to a video circulating online depicting a primary school teacher in an inebriated state while on duty, authorties in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district have suspended Dalair Singh, the teacher in question. The video, which gained traction on social media, showed Singh in a highly intoxicated

J&K mandates CCTV in vehicles after tragic Doda accident

20 Nov 2023 14:23 PM IST

In response to the tragic road accident in Doda district that claimed 37 lives and injured 19 passengers, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has enforced a mandate requiring the installation of CCTV cameras in all passenger vehicles, particularly matadors and buses. This initiative is aimed at bolstering safety measures and

J&K: Srinagar Blanketed in Dense Fog for the Third Day Straight

20 Nov 2023 11:18 AM IST

Srinagar city in Jammu and Kashmir grappled with dense fog for the third consecutive day on Monday, impacting visibility and causing disruptions in daily life. The local weather department indicated a likelihood of rain and snow at scattered places from November 27 to 30. The prolonged fog has posed challenges

Dr Pawan Kotwal chairs the Ladakh committee meeting on development

18 Nov 2023 13:36 PM IST

Dr Pawan Kotwal, the Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of UT Ladakh, led a significant meeting of the UT Level Committee at the Civil Secretariat in Leh. The purpose was to review and discuss strategic approaches across departments for achieving the objectives outlined in Vision 2047 and the set targets

Big Screen to Show World Cup Final on Mall Road

18 Nov 2023 13:34 PM IST

Shimla residents can enjoy the World Cup final on a big screen near Town Hall, enhancing the viewing experience for cricket fans. Chief Minister Sukhdev, a cricket enthusiast, may join the public for the match. Additionally, large screens are planned in various districts of Himachal Pradesh for public viewing. The

Jaish-E-Mohammed Terrorist Neutralized in Rajouri Encounter

18 Nov 2023 13:33 PM IST

In a major success for security forces in the Rajouri district of the Jammu region, a trained Pakistani terrorist associated with the Jaish-E-Mohammed terror outfit has been successfully eliminated. Just within 24 hours of a previous encounter in Kulgam, officials reported on Friday that security forces had neutralized another terrorist

Officials Capture Troublesome Black Bears in Successful Bandipora Operation

18 Nov 2023 13:32 PM IST

In a week-long effort, Wildlife Department officials in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district successfully captured two black bears that had been causing concerns for villagers in the Ahamshareef area. Local residents reported that the bears had been attacking domestic animals near the forest, prompting the villagers to seek assistance from the

NIA seizes assets of terror operative amidst ongoing trial

18 Nov 2023 13:30 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken action against an under-trial terror operative, Mohd Yaseen, facing charges related to the seizure of arms, ammunition, explosives, and narcotics. A resident of district Poonch in Jammu, Yaseen is affiliated with the banned terrorist organization Tehreek ul Mujahideen (TuM). Following the directives of

Cab Plunge in Rajouri Gorge: Two Feared Dead, Multiple Injured

18 Nov 2023 13:29 PM IST

A devastating incident unfolded in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district on Friday as a cab, en route from Shahdra Sharif to Thanamandi, plunged into a gorge. Officials have reported at least two persons feared dead, with several others sustaining injuries in the tragic accident. The vehicle met with an

Russian Couple Found Dead in Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh

18 Nov 2023 13:28 PM IST

The lifeless bodies of a couple, suspected to be of Russian origin, were discovered near a pond close to Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, as revealed by the police on Friday. Unearthed on Thursday, the bodies displayed injury marks, leading authorities to consider the possibility of suicide, though murder

Kinnaur Highway Closed: Landslides Disrupt Traffic for 36 Hours

17 Nov 2023 14:43 PM IST

In Himachal Pradesh, despite clear weather in most areas, landslides are causing disruptions in the Kinnaur district. The National Highway-5 connecting Shimla to Kinnaur and Kaza has been continuously affected by landslides. The route has been closed for the past 36 hours, and even on Wednesday, there were additional landslides,