IED detected on Srinagar-Baramulla Highway by security forces in J&K

Srinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was detected on Monday by the security forces on the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Monday, thereby averting a major tragedy. Officials said that traffic on the Srinagar-Baramulla Highway was suspended after the security forces detected an IED in Palhallan area of the … Read more

Suspicious bag found on National Highway near Pattan, Baramulla: Security forces cordon off area

A security operation is underway today after a suspicious bag was found on the Palhalan stretch of the National Highway in Pattan of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The incident brought traffic to a complete standstill on the busy highway, a vital thoroughfare as security forces act quickly to assess and neutralize any potential threat. The … Read more

Army Chief General Dwivedi reviewed the operational readiness of the Northern Command

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today reviewed the operational readiness of Udhampur-based Northern Command during a key visit aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of joint military operations. An official statement said the visit focused on strengthening coordination between the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), … Read more

Winter Travel Advisory for Gulmarg-Tangmarg route

The Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Gulmarg has issued a winter travel advisory to ensure smooth and safe movement on the Gulmarg-Tangmarg road during the upcoming monsoon months. The advisory highlights that slippery and heavy snowfall often leads to traffic problems and accidents. To address these concerns, specific measures will be implemented: -Prohibited vehicular movement: … Read more

Suspected case of food poisoning in Rajouri: Three dead, two in critical condition

In a tragic case of suspected food poisoning in Kandi area of Rajouri district, a father and two siblings have died while a mother and her daughter are struggling for life. Critically ill mother and daughter have been rushed to Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu for immediate treatment. Authorities have started an investigation to find … Read more

AK-47 rifle used in fratricide and suicide incident in Udhampur: SSP Amod Nagpur

Jammu’s Udhampur District Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amod Nagpure today said that two policemen were killed in a fratricide-cum-suicide incident and that an AK-47 rifle was used in the act. He said the third officer luckily survived the attack. “Police personnel were immediately dispatched to the spot and preliminary investigations have confirmed the use … Read more

Two policemen killed in suspected fratricide incident in J&K’s Udhampur district

In a tragic incident, two policemen from Sopore, Baramulla district died this morning while traveling in a departmental vehicle in Jammu’s Udhampur district. Initial investigations suggest that it was a case of fratricide while the police are investigating to find out the real reason. According to police officials, the incident took place around 6:30 am … Read more

200 units of power to be free in J&K, released in March 2025: NC leader

Reiterating the commitment of the ruling National Conference (NC) to provide 200 units of free electricity in Jammu and Kashmir, its senior leader Tanveer Sadiq today said the modalities of the scheme were being finalized and a formal announcement would be made by next March. Talking to reporters here, Sadiq said the plan could be … Read more