Category: News
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Head Constable Faces Action After Bribery Trap Laid by Anti-Corruption Bureau
Srinagar, Oct 4 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a Head Constable posted at Police Station Mahore in Reasi district for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 from a man who had been recently granted interim bail. The accused was caught red-handed during a trap operation conducted by a team led by…
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5 Booked in Fake NHM Selection List Scam In Kashmir: Crime Branch Kashmir
Srinagar, October 4 : The Crime Branch Kashmir (Economic Offences Wing) on Saturday has registered a case after receiving a communication from the State Nodal Officer, National Health Mission (NHM) J&K, alleging circulation of a fake order purported to be issued by the Mission Director, NHM, J&K. In a handout to GNS, the CBK said…
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Gas Shortage in Srinagar Sparks Public Outcry, Agencies Cite Supply Crunch
Gas Shortage in Srinagar Sparks Public Outcry, Agencies Cite Supply CrunchSRINAGAR: Residents across various parts of Srinagar are grappling with a severe shortage of LPG, accusing gas agencies of ignoring their plight and failing to ensure timely delivery.Several consumers from both the city and its outskirts complained that their LPG cylinder bookings have been pending…
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Modi welcomes President Trump’s leadership amid decisive progress in peace efforts in Gaza
New Delhi, Oct 04: India welcomes US President Donald Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.Modi referred to the indications of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and said it marks a significant step forward in efforts to restore peace in the region.He said…
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Srinagar Student Dies of Heart Attack in…..
Srinagar, Oct 3, A young student from Srinagar pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in Punjab has died of a sudden heart attack, prompting appeals for the swift repatriation of his body to Kashmir for last rites. The deceased has been identified as Azaan Ahmad, a seventh-semester B. Pharma student hailing from Karan Nagar area…
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FIR Registered in Ladakh Over Deepfake Video Targeting DGP Jamwal
Leh, Oct 3 : Ladakh Police have registered a case after a ‘deepfake’ video falsely attributing statements to Director General of Police (DGP) S D Singh Jamwal went viral on social media. The digitally morphed clip showed the DGP claiming that the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was carried out on the directions of…
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Fire Service aspirants stage protest in Srinagar over recruitment fraud, seek justice from LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 3. Scores of aspirants who had applied for jobs in the Fire and Emergency Services Department staged a protest in Srinagar on Friday, demanding justice and accountability in what they described as a long-pending recruitment fraud. The protesters alleged that despite repeated assurances from authorities, including a promise by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha,…
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MLA Farooq Shah Flags Off Dragon Boats for Dal Lake Cleanliness Drive
MLA Farooq Shah Flags Off Dragon Boats for Dal Lake Cleanliness DriveSrinagar, October 2:On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2025, the Jammu & Kashmir Dragon Boat Association (JKDBA) organised a cleanliness drive in the iconic Dal Lake, reaffirming its commitment to environmental protection and community participation.Hon’ble MLA Gulmarg, Farooq Ahmad Shah, was the Chief Guest…
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Centre Approves 3% DA/DR Hike for Govt Staff and Pensioners Effective from July 2025
Oct 1 : The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an additional 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, taking the total rate from 55% to 58% of Basic Pay/Pension with effect from July 1, 2025. In a statement as per news…
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69 People Killed In Powerful Earthquake That Hit The Philippines
MANILA, Oct 1: At least 69 people were killed in a powerful earthquake that hit a central Philippine province where dozens of people were killed by a powerful earthquake Tuesday night.The magnitude-6.9 earthquake that hit at about 10 pm trapped an unspecified number of residents in collapsed houses, nightclubs and other businesses in the hard-hit…