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Armies of India, Pakistan exchange fire along LoC in Poonch

Armies of India, Pakistan exchange fire along LoC in Poonch

Srinagar: The armies of India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Reports quoting defence sources said that the Pakistan Army “resorted to unprovoked firing” at Indian positions in Gulpur area at around 1 a.m. “Firing exchanges continued till 3.30 am. No […]

Home minister says smart fence will make India borders secure

Home minister says smart fence will make India borders secure

Jammu:  Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday on the occasion of birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dedicated smart fence pilot project to the soldiers who have “sacrificed their lives while guarding borders”. “Today is birthday of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and on this occasion, I dedicate this ‘smart fence’ pilot project to […]

Power shutdown in Jammu

JAMMU: In order to carry out R-APDRP Part B works under cluster-II, the shutdown of 11 kV Feeders is being observed. During the shutdown, the power supply to Shakti Nagar, Patel Nagar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on September 18, 20and 22 from 10 am to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Shakti […]

Son electrocutes father in Jammu: Police

Jammu: A man allegedly killed his 60 year old father by electrocuting him following a quarrel in Jammu earlier this month and dumped his body in a vehicle abandoned in a forest, according to the police. The J&K Police said Sunday that the accused , Sunjay Kumar was on the run and efforts were on […]

Sister-brother duo injured, 100 sheep killed due to lightning in Poonch, Uri

Sister-brother duo injured, 100 sheep killed due to lightning in Poonch, Uri

Poonch/ Baramulla:: A 17-year-old girl and her brother were injured due to lightning at Sawjian area of Mandi in Poonch district of Jammu region. The injured have been identified as Asia daughter Mustaq Ahmed and her 14-year-old brother Nahieem Ahmed of Sawjian Gagrian in Mendhar area of Poonch district. Both were shifted to SDH Mandi. Reports […]

India, Pak armies exchange fire along LoC in Rajouri

India, Pak armies exchange fire along LoC in Rajouri

Srinagar: The armies of India and Pakistan exchanged fire along LoC in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning. Reports said that an army personnel has suffered injuries in the exchange of fire and he has been rushed to Udhampur hospital for treatment.  An army spokesperson said that the Pakistani troops fired into […]

Kishtwar mishap: Death toll rises to 17

Kishtwar mishap: Death toll rises to 17

Srinagar:The death toll in a bus accident in Kishtwar Jammu has risen to 17 while many others were seriously injured after a bus rolled down into a gorge at Thakrai under the jurisdiction of police station Kishtwar. According to officials, the lifeless bodies of 17 passengers have been fished out of the water while the […]

Power shutdown in Jammu

JAMMU:  To carry out work for Commissioning of 2 x 250KVA transformer in CB-3 near Big Bazar, the power supply to Company Bagh, Denis gate, Lower and Upper Gummat being fed from DG-2, CB-2 & CB-3 feeders shall remain affected on September 14 from 8 am to 10 am.

27.50 kg banned polythene material seized

27.50 kg banned polythene material seized

JAMMU: A joint Team of Officers from J&K State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Divisional Office, Jammu (South) today carried out an anti-polythene drive here in Bishnah area and seized around 27.50 kg of banned polythene material. The drive was conducted by the team under the supervision of Regional Director Jammu. The Regional Director asked the […]