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Army launches CASO along LoC in Mendhar

Army launches CASO along LoC in Mendhar

Jammu: The Army on Tuesday launched Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) along the Line of Control in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. “Army, acting on specific inputs, launched CASO in forests of Mendhar tehsil,” official sources here said. They said that the areas were cordoned and searches were intensified, adding, “so […]

Over dozen NC workers booked for raising ‘Azadi’ slogans in Poonch

Over dozen NC workers booked for raising ‘Azadi’ slogans in Poonch

Jammu: Over a dozen workers of National Conference were booked for allegedly raising ‘pro-Azadi’ slogans during a protest against Article 35 A abrogation in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. “We have registered a case against over a dozen of National Conference Workers who raised ‘pro-Azadi’ slogans during a protest demonstration against […]

Over dozen NC workers booked for raising ‘Azadi’ slogans in Poonch

Jammu:  Over a dozen workers of National Conference were booked for allegedly raising ‘pro-Azadi’ slogans during a protest against Article 35A abrogation in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. “We have registered a case against over a dozen of National Conference Workers who raised ‘pro-Azadi’ slogans during a protest demonstration against the […]

Police rescues 14 bovines, smuggling bid foiled

Police rescues 14 bovines, smuggling bid foiled

Jammu: Police on Monday claimed to have rescued 14 bovine’s and foiled a smuggling bid at Ghagyal of Samba in Jammu. The driver of the vehicle however managed to escape. According to police spokesman during routine Naka checking at NHW Tapyal ‘signaled to stop a truck bearing regd. No. JK02BM- 9086 which was coming from Kathua […]

Two persons drowned in a river in Mendhar

Two persons drowned in a river in Mendhar

Poonch: Two persons died while drowning in a river at Mendhar area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Reports reaching  said that three youths drowned while taking a bath at a river in Mendhar. All the three drowned, however, some locals immediately retrieved the trio in an unconscious state and taken to […]

Eight people involved in “Unlawful activities” taken into preventive custody in Rajouri

Eight people involved in “Unlawful activities” taken into preventive custody in Rajouri

Jammu: At least eight people have been taken into preventive custody for their involvement in unlawful activities including drugs trafficking in Kotranka tehsil area of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. “These persons have been taken into preventive custody after orders issued by Executive Magistrates,” police said. They said that in Kandi, Mohammad Qadeer, son […]

Jammu police arrests miscreant with weapon

Jammu police arrests miscreant with weapon

Jammu: Police on Saturday arrested a miscreant with a sharp-edged weapon and foiled an attempt of murderous attack in R S Pura area here on the city outskirts. “Police, during a routine checking, tried to intercept one person at Purana Pind this afternoon but he tried to escape,” police spokesman here said. He said that […]

Man arrested for beating wife in Rajouri

Man arrested for beating wife in Rajouri

Jammu: Police on Friday booked and arrested a man for indulging in domestic violence and mercilessly beating his wife over some family issue in Bagnoti village in Lamberi area of Nowshera in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. “A lady, Sunita Devi, 30, resident of Bagnoti Tehsil, Nowshera, who is presently under treatment at District […]

Guv saddened over loss of lives in Kishtwar accident

Guv saddened over loss of lives in Kishtwar accident

Srinagar:  Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic accident in which a vehicle carrying Machail Yatra pilgrims rolled down into Chenab river in Kishtwar district on Tuesday. Conveying his sincere sympathy to the next of kin of the deceased passengers he has wished speedy […]

Power shutdown in Jammu

JAMMU: As per Executive Engineer, Elect M&RE Division-I Parade, to carry out work for laying of HT cable from Poonch House Quarters to DBN Mubarak Mandi under Heritage Project, Power supply to Panjthirthi, Agnihotri Gali, Afgana Mohalla, Dhounthly Bazar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on August 27 from 7 am to 1 pm.