Jammu

J&K BJP core group gears up for Lok Sabha polls

SRINAGAR: In a significant BJP core group meeting in Jammu on January 18, the party aimed to discuss the poll strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April-May this year. The meeting was chaired by UT BJP President Ravinder Raina. Others who attended the meeting included party National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, Union […]

Concentrate on securing 51% plus votes in LS polls: JP Nadda to J&K BJP Unit

JAMMU: BJP National President on Monday asked the J&K BJP unit to concentrate on securing 51 percent plus votes in the Lok Sabha polls scheduled to be held in April-May this year. BJP President made these remarks while discussing the poll strategy for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections with the core group members and senior […]

Army Chief visits Poonch post torture inquiry, says ‘behave professionally’

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande visited the site of the terrorist attack in Surankote where four Army jawans were martyred.

J&K: ED raids six locations in a money laundering case

ACB has already filed chargesheet against Mohd Shafi Dar, Hilal A Mir (Chairman of the Society) and others for commission of offences under Sections of IPC and Corruption Act.   SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at six locations in Srinagar in connection to a case related to bank fraud of more […]

J&K HC rejects prosecution’s ‘damaging India’s honour’ argument, grants bail to Fahad Shah

JAMMU: In a significant ruling, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has dismissed the argument put forth by the J&K Police that “damaging” India’s honour and dignity would amount to a terrorist act under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). FLASH: Visuals of trapped workers of Uttrakashi Tunnel. They spoke to local administration. Camera was sent […]

Pak aggression: Ceasefire broken on international border in J&K’s Arnia

JAMMU: In a breach of the ceasefire, Pakistan Rangers initiated unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the International Border in the Arnia sector of Jammu on Thursday night, as reported by the Border Security Forces (BSF). A BSF Public Relations Officer (PRO) informed The New Indian that Indian troops were responding to the attack with a “befitting” retaliation. […]

J&K parties to launch protest against BJP in Jammu next week

JAMMU: Political activities are slowly coming to life in Jammu and Kashmir as the region’s first major election, the parliamentary election nears. To build the momentum, mainstream parties of Jammu and Kashmir have come together to launch a protest a protest against the alleged misrule of the BJP-led Central government and to demand the restoration of […]

Rs 100-Cr narcotics seized in Ramban; 2 arrested

RAMBAN: High-valued narcotics worth Rs 100 crore have been seized by police in Banihal area of Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, said police. Two persons have been arrested along with the drugs. A senior police official told The New Indian that Ramban Police intercepted an Innova car at Railway Chowk in Banihal and apprehended two individuals associated with […]

Soft separatist Mehbooba Mufti riles up Jammu Dogras against Delhi

Mufti’s comments are seen as an attack on J&K LG, whose anti-encroachment drive against high and might include her relatives

J&K anti-encroachment drive: LG Manoj Sinha targets high, mighty

LG Sinha says influential people misused their power to grab state land and claim rent from the Army. Drive to continue, he adds