Jammu, April 21 Authorities in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, will conduct a mock air raid and blackout drill on April 23 to assess emergency preparedness, focusing on coordination, safety, and public awareness. The civil defence exercise will evaluate the effectiveness of local agencies and the public in responding to air raid and blackout scenarios. […]
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Mendhar, April 18 An army soldier was injured Saturday in a landmine explosion during an area domination patrol near the Line of Control in Balakot, Poonch district, according to official sources. The soldier, identified as an Agniveer, was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. Landmines are part of the anti-infiltration obstacle system […]
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Srinagar, April 17 In a decisive effort to bolster safety across the Kashmir Valley, Inspector General of Police V K Birdi held a key security review meeting focused on tourist destinations and sensitive areas. The meeting brought together senior officials from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force, and other security agencies. As […]
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Jammu, April 17 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off a Shobha Yatra in Jammu on Friday to mark Parshuram Jayanti, celebrating the legacy and teachings of Bhagwan Parshuram. Organised by the Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, the procession brought together devotees and community leaders to honour Bhagwan Parshuram, regarded as the sixth incarnation […]
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Jammu, April 15 Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a significant interstate and cross-border drug network with the arrest of Gulzar Ahmad, also known as Lau Gujjar, who was among the region’s most-wanted drug lords. Several of his associates were also apprehended, marking a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking. According to […]
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Jammu, April 13 Officials in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, have completed preparations for the annual Machail Mata Yatra, which starts on April 14. They will introduce RFID cards for pilgrims, build new bridges, improve roads, enhance security, ensure a steady power supply, set up medical teams, and improve mobile connectivity along the route. Officials […]
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Jammu, April 10 Security forces detained a person at an Army base near Sunjwa in Jammu on Thursday and have started looking into his activities, according to official sources. A senior official said, “A suspicious individual has been detained. The matter is under investigation.” Reports say the person works as a van driver for an […]
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Bhaderwah, April 10 Senior Superintendent of Police Kartik Shrotriya stated that his top priorities for Bhaderwah valley are tourist safety, communal harmony, and social coordination. As the new Doda district police chief, he stressed that maintaining security, particularly at high-altitude tourist sites, is essential for the region’s hospitality and economic development. Speaking with reporters, Shrotriya […]
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Jammu, April 8 Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said he is worried about how unpredictable farming has become in the region. He pointed to erratic weather as a major risk for local farmers and stressed the need for strong government support. At the opening of the Centre of Excellence for Entrepreneurship in Precision Vegetable […]
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Srinagar, April 3 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in Ganderbal district in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces. Several mainstream leaders including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti raised questions about the encounter that took place on the […]
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