JAMMU

Girl injured in cross LoC shelling dies; 10 including 5 forces personnel injured

Girl injured in cross LoC shelling dies; 10 including 5 forces personnel injured

Jammu: A girl has succumbed to injuries after she suffered injuries in cross Line of Control exchange of gunfire between India and Pakistan armies in Poonch district on Monday. Besides the deceased ten persons including five forces personnel and five civilians have been injured.  Sources said that five civilians sustained injuries in Mendhar, Shahapur, Kirni and […]

Following LOC flare up in Poonch, authorities order closure of schools

Following LOC flare up in Poonch, authorities order closure of schools

Jammu: Following cross Line of Control exchange of firing between India and Pakistan armies on Monday authorities have ordered closure of educational institutions in several areas in Poonch district.  Officials said that authorities have ordered that schools falling in shelling range in Shahpur, Mandaar, Kirni, partially Qasba shall remain closed today. The order was issued by DDC/CEO Poonch. […]

India, Pakistan armies exchange gunfire along LoC in Poonch

India, Pakistan armies exchange gunfire along LoC in Poonch

Jammu: The armies of India and Pakistan Monday morning exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control in Shahpur and Kerni sectors of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.   A defence spokesperson said that at about 0745 hours, Pakistan initiated “unprovoked ceasefire violation” by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms.  He said that the Indian Army is […]

Five killed, two injured in Rajouri road mishap

Five killed, two injured in Rajouri road mishap

Jammu: At least five persons were killed and two injured when a taxi they were travelling in rolled down from the road in Darhal tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. “On Saturday night, one Tata Magic on its way from Rajouri to Darhal rolled down about 30 to 40 feet from road at […]

NIA team visits Banihal blast scene, collects samples

NIA team visits Banihal blast scene, collects samples

Srinagar: A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday visited Banihal to collect samples from the scene of the blast in which Santro car was completely damaged while a paramilitary CRPF vehicle suffered minor damages. Official sources said that a team of NIA arrived at Banihal late afternoon and visit the blast scene. They […]

Multi-disciplinary terror monitoring group will help end militancy in J&K: Governor

Multi-disciplinary terror monitoring group will help end militancy in J&K: Governor

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Saturday said the newly set up multi-disciplinary terror monitoring group (MDTMG) would help put an end to the menace in the state. “Terror funding and militant organisation sympathisers are everywhere… Unless they are dealt with, militancy cannot be wiped out,” Malik told reporters on the sidelines of a […]

Former Congress state VP Sham Lal Sharma joins BJP in Jammu

Former Congress state VP Sham Lal Sharma joins BJP in Jammu

Jammu: In a set back to Congress, its senior leader and former state vice president Sham Lal Sharma on Saturday joined Bharatiya Janata Party in Jammu. Sharma was welcomed into the party by BJP National Vice-President & J&K incharge Avinash Rai Khanna, State President Ravinder Raina and other senior leaders. Reports quoting sources said that Sharma […]

Tractor crushes woman in Rajouri

Tractor crushes woman in Rajouri

Srinagar: A woman was crushed to death in Rajouri on Friday when a tractor hit her at Jaglanoo village. Reports said that the woman was crossing the road when the tractor hit and killed her on the spot.  Police have reached the spot and started investigation. (KNO)

India, Pak armies exchange gunfire along LoC in Poonch

India, Pak armies exchange gunfire along LoC in Poonch

Srinagar: The armies of India and Pakistan Friday exchanged heavy gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mankote and Krishna Ghati sectors in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch. Reports said that a heavy exchange of firing began on Friday at around 7 am in the morning. However, there were no immediate reports of any loss from […]