Srinagar, July 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Lalipora village of Beerwah tehsil of Budgam district, who died in a terrorist attack.Accompanied by DGP Nalin Prabhat and other senior civil and police officers, the Lt. Governor said the nation salutes the martyrdom of Ashiq Hussain Qureshi and his sacrifice will guide in building a prosperous, peaceful and developed Jammu and Kashmir.Manoj Sinha said on X…
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Srinagar, July 17 (IANS) A policeman of the Special Operations Group (SOG) was killed and another injured in a road accident on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district.Police said that the accident happened at the Bailey Bridge in the Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.Police said that the two SOG men were travelling in an official vehicle when it hit the steel girder of the Bailey Bridge, leaving both of them injured.He said the injured personnel were immediately rushe…
Srinagar, July 1 (IANS) At least 30 people were injured in two road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said here.The officials said 25 people, including the driver, were injured after a passenger bus met with an accident at Kawnar, near Nasrullahpora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.The bus was travelling from Beerwah to Budgam when the accident occurred. The circumstances leading to the mishap were not immediately known.Before emergency responders reached the scene, loca…
Budgam, June 29 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, hailing them as the backbone of democracy and encouraging voters to continue taking part in democratic processes.The CEC appreciated the dedication and hard work of BLOs and said: “BLOs truly are the backbone of our electoral process.”CEC Gyanesh Kumar is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir to gather on-the-ground feedback, encourage electora…
Srinagar, June 28 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar arrived here on Sunday on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the electoral process at the grassroots level.During the visit, he will participate in various programmes across the Valley aimed at engaging with voters, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Budgam district, and meet electoral stakeholders and assess the field-level election machinery. He will also review various electoral initiatives being undertaken at …
Srinagar, June 14 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on Sunday that it has arrested three forest department personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district on corruption charges.CBI sources said the arrested persons include two Forest Department officials and a casual labourer of the same department.Sources said the arrested persons have been identified as Ranger Manzoor Ahmad Malik of Kawoosa, Magam; Forester Manzoor Ahmad Dar of Nusgam, Khansahib; and casual labourer Bash…
Srinagar, June 12 (IANS) At least twenty sheep were found dead on Friday under suspected toxic conditions in the Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district.Officials said the sheep belonging to a shepherd from South Kashmir’s Tral area died under suspected toxic conditions, causing major loss to the owner and raising fresh concerns over the safety of grazing areas.The sheep belonged to Bilal Ahmad, a resident of Seer Tral, and were reportedly being moved to the highland meadow when the …
Srinagar, June 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi on Friday, requesting a shorter closure of Srinagar International Airport for the upcoming maintenance planned from October 1 to October 16.Omar Abdullah’s office posted on X, “Chief Minister met Hon’ble Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri @RamMNK and raised concerns regarding the proposed closure of Srinagar Airport from 1-16 October for …
Srinagar, May 26 (IANS) Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday went to offer condolences to the family of the minor girl raped and murdered in Budgam district as police revealed the details of the accused. Omar Abdullah went to the residence of the parents of the minor girl who was kidnapped, raped, and murdered last week.The Chief Minister offered condolences to the family and assured them that the harshest punishment would be meted out to the criminal who committed this he…
Srinagar, May 25 (IANS) Police in Jammu & Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday arrested one accused in the kidnap, rape, and murder of a minor, who had gone missing on Saturday and whose body was recovered on May 24. Police today said that one of the accused, identified as Mudasir, was arrested within 24 hours of the incident.Efforts are underway to arrest the other accused as well. Police have added that they will ensure the accused persons receive the harshest punishment for the gruesome …