CRPF Trooper Dies of Suspected Cardiac Arrest During Duty Hours in Wavura Kupwara
Kupwara : A CRPF trooper died of a suspected cardiac arrest during duty hours in the Wavura area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official told GNS that one Mohan Lal, SI Rank, of 162 Battalion, complained of acute chest pain and subsequently fell unconscious during duty hours at Wavura. “The trooper was taken to […]
Rains, snow continue in Kashmir; Gulmarg amasses 3-ft snowfall in 48 hours
Night Temp Falls Below Freezing Point Again; Weather Expected To Be Clear From Feb 21: MeT Srinagar: Gulmarg and higher reaches in Kashmir Valley massed a plenty of snow with a world famous skiing resort recording nearly 3-ft of it in 48 hours till this morning, officials said on Tuesday. A meteorological department official […]
Govt begins massive recruitment drive to strengthen J&K Police
Home Deptt refers 4022 vacancies of J&K Police Constables to SSB Jammu: The Home Department has referred 4022 vacancies of Constables in J&K Police, to Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), as a reaffirmation of government’s commitment towards strengthening the law enforcement agencies and ensuring the safety and security of people of the region. […]
AC restores ‘Waiting List’ provision for government recruitments
Jammu: Administrative Council (AC)which met here today under the Chairmanship of Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor approved re-consideration of its earlier decision dated 07-09-2023 and restored provisions for drawing up of wait lists in recruitment to public services. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary […]
Omar hits out at Azad, says he was begging for RS seat in 2015
Srinagar: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday hit out at Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad and said that the former Congress leader was begging them for Rajya Sabha seat in J&K in 2015. Omar’s attack came after Azad alleged that there was rumour that Abdullah’s ( Farooq Abdullah and […]
After power outage, HC requests CS address the power issue, terms the situation “pathetic”
Srinagar: After a “complete” power failure in the Srinagar wing of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh, the Court on Monday requested the Chief Secretary of the Union Territory to solve the electricity issue of the Court. A Division Bench of the Court on Monday raised serious concerns when the High Court encountered a […]
Sachin Tendulkar meets die-hard fan
Srinagar: Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar encountered an ardent Kashmiri fan at the tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir who told him that he wept the whole night when the cricket legend retired in 2013. In a video now going viral on social media platforms, the fan, who identified himself as Mudassir Ahmed, poured out […]
JK police bust gang of human traffickers, four arrested
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday busted a gang of human traffickers with the arrest of four persons. Police said that on February 14, they received a call regarding a non-local lady wandering aimlessly in the Arath area in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir district, seeking help. Accordingly, a Police team from Police […]
Gulmarg all set to host 4th edition of Khelo India from Wednesday
Srinagar: The famous winter destination of Gulmarg is yet again all set to host the 4th edition of Khelo India beginning February 21. Around a thousand athletes, officials, and support staff shall participate in various winter sporting events including Snowboarding, Alpine Ski, Nordic Ski and Snow Mountaineering. Twenty states and Union Territories are competing in […]
Shocking : Another family dispute turns deadly in Hajin as man killed by cousin
Hajin,: A 38-year-old man was killed in Hajjin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district after being hit by his cousin brother during a heated altercation. Sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that the incident marks the third violent family dispute in the region in recent weeks. Sources said that the victim, identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin […]