Doda, April 12 (IANS) Two earthquakes struck the Jammu and Kashmir district of Doda in the early hours of Sunday, triggering tremors across the region. The first earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, was recorded at around 4:22 a.m. at a depth of 10 km. Shortly after, a second tremor of 3.0 magnitude occurred at approximately 4:37 a.m., with its epicentre located at latitude 33.090°N and longitude 75.928°E, also at a depth of 10 km.Doda lies in the seismically sensitive Himalayan bel…
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Jammu, March 30 (IANS) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday that Vande Mataram is the country’s identity, strength, and vow. “Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses, but a profound experience woven into the fabric of our civilisation. Vande Mataram singing and related events revive memories of immortal martyrs, honour their sacrifices, and renew our commitment to India’s glory,” the J&K L-G said.He called upon every section of …
Jammu, March 18 (IANS) After the elimination of the top commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit, Saifullah, last month, police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district have planned a wider crackdown on the ground network and support system of terrorism in the district.Official sources said working in complete synergy with each other, the J&K Police and the security forces have successfully identified the network of overground workers (OGWs) that has been active for the last m…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has unveiled ‘PRAHAAR’ — India’s first national counterterrorism policy and strategy, outlining the nation’s zero-tolerance towards acts of terrorism, from outside and inside. The elaborate document lays out a framework for India’s firm approach to terrorism, steps already taken over the years, and articulates the strategy to be adopted in future. For decades, the country has suffered multiple blows due to terrorism, sponso…
Jammu, Feb 23 (IANS) The Army said on Monday that in the relentless 326-day-long high altitude joint operation in the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, seven dreaded terrorists have been killed.Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps of the Army said on X that the operation was carried out in challenging conditions in the high-altitude areas of the union territory.In the post titled “Elimination of Terrorists”, the Army wrote, “Relentless and painstaking high-altitude j…
Jammu, Feb 23 (IANS) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has commended the troops of the Indian Army’s Northern Command for their exemplary professionalism and steadfast resolve in the ongoing counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, Army officials said. Taking to its official X account on Sunday, the Additional Director General of Public Information (ADGPI) of Indian Army said, “COAS General Upendra Dwivedi commends the troops of Indian Army’s Northern Command for their ex…
Jammu, Feb 22 (IANS) A gunfight erupted on Sunday between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.Nagrota headquartered White Knight Corps of the Army said on X today, “𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 | 𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗜 – 𝗜 Troops of #WhiteKnightCorps, alongwith @JmuKmrPolice and #CRPF, in a joint operation, established contact with t…
Jammu, Feb 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that there are over one lakh daily wagers and casual labourers at present engaged by various government departments.The Chief Minister assured the Assembly that a legally sustainable approach is being adopted for their regularisation.In a written reply to a clubbed question by 15 members from the treasury and opposition benches, Omar Abdullah said a total of 1,00,501 workers have been r…
Jammu, Feb 16 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist spots across the UT, comprising 11 in the Kashmir Valley and 3 in the Jammu division, closed in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam massacre.As per officials, the 11 tourist spots being reopened in the Valley are Yousmarg and Doodhpathri in Budgam, the Dandipora Park in Kokernag, Peer Ki Gali, Dubjan & Padpawan in Shopian, Astanpora and Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Thajwas Glacier and Hung Park in…
Jammu, Feb 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu to assess the prevailing ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir.Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding of the Jammu-based White Knight Corps Lt Gen P.K. Mishra, Jammu and Kashmir Dire…