New Delhi, May 5: The Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence, government sources said. They said the measures to be undertaken include operationalization of Air Raid Warning Sirens and training of civilians, students,etc on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the...
SRINAGAR, May 5: Cyber security experts and security agencies are actively monitoring cyberspace to detect any cyber attacks after a handle on X claimed to have gained access to sensitive data from the Indian Military Engineering Service and Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis, officials said. The development comes amid tense situations...
SRINAGAR, MAY 05: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today conducted the on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing construction work of the Office and Yatri Niwas of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor ascertained the progress of the work and emphasised on timely completion of the project. He was informed that...
Jammu, May 05 : Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said to have produced a challan against the official of Block Development Office (BDO) Kishtwar, employee of Post Office Thakrai and others. “Anti Corruption Bureau produced Challan of case FIR No.32/2017 P/S VOJ (now ACB) u/s 5 (1) (d) (c) r/w section 5(2)...
New Delhi, May 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by an advocate seeking enhanced safety measures for tourists visiting hilly and remote regions of the country, following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant...
SRINAGAR, May 5: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today visited the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the functioning of various offices. During his visit, the Speaker inspected several sections within the complex and interacted with the staff. While reviewing functioning of offices, the Speaker directed the employees to maintain highest...
SRINAGAR, May 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized that the efforts of the government should become visible in the coming six months in terms of governance, delivery of public services and overall improvement in functioning of the government across Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu travel guide He stressed that governance must not remain confined to...
NEW DELHI, May 5 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday chaired a comprehensive review of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), calling for bold...
MOSCOW, May 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India for the annual high-level meeting as the two leaders held a telephone conversation on Monday, the Kremlin said. The leaders emphasised the need for an uncompromising fight against terrorism in any of its manifestations, it said. “The Indian...
SRINAGAR, May 5 : Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resumed office at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on Monday, marking the traditional biannual Darbar Move after a six-month gap. The reopening of the Civil Secretariat in the summer capital signals the administration’s shift to Kashmir for the warmer months. Abdullah in...
New Delhi, May 5: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror strike must be brought to justice as he strongly condemned the horrific attack. Putin also told Modi that Russia fully supports India’s fight against terrorism, according to the...
SRINAGAR, May 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, Chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has addressed queries raised by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on the proposed Transaction of Business Rules (TBR). “Some queries were raised by Raj Bhawan. Omar Abdullah Sahib’s Cabinet met on Monday morning and the response has been prepared,” said Tanvir Sadiq,...
Srinagar, May 05 : A horrific crime has shocked the Nishat area as a tribal woman was reportedly sexually assaulted and murdered. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation. MLA Handwara and JKPC chief Sajad Lone called it a “barbaric act” and demanded stringent punishment for the culprits through a fast-track trial.He urged authorities to ensure...
MENDHAR/JAMMU, May 5: Security forces unearthed a terrorist hideout in a forest area in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the recovery of five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and two wireless sets, officials said on Monday. All the ready-to-use IEDs, weighing between half-a-kg and five kg, were destroyed in a controlled explosion on-the-spot,...
JAMMU, May 5: Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing in eight forward sectors along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, violating ceasefire agreements and prompting retaliation from Indian troops, officials said on Monday. This marks the 11th consecutive night of Pakistan’s unprovoked firing along the LoC, amidst heightened tensions between New Delhi and...