The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with an ongoing investigation, officials said. Searches were carried out in Srinagar, Ganderbal and Anantnag districts as part of the operation, they said. In Srinagar, a CIK team raided the residence of Riyaz Ahmad Beigh, son of Noor Mohammad Beigh, originally a resident of Dalal Mohalla, Maharaj Gunj, and presently living at Hokarsar in the Shalteng area. The search was underway when the report was filed. In Ganderbal district, another CIK team led by a deputy superintendent of police conducted searches at…
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday paid heartfelt tributes to Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his revered companions on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashura, saying their supreme sacrifice at Karbala continues to inspire humanity with the timeless values of faith, justice and courage. In a message posted on X, the Chief Minister said the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.) stands as an eternal symbol of courage, truth and an unwavering commitment to justice. He said the sacrifice of Karbala reaffirmed the enduring ideals of faith, humanity and righteousness, and continues to guide people across generations. Abdullah expressed hope that…
A tragic incident unfolded in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday evening, where two young men lost their lives while engaged in cleaning a well. The mishap occurred in the Parray Nar locality of Hatmulla. According to officials, the two individuals entered the well to carry out the cleaning work. However, shortly after commencing the operation, they collapsed and fell unconscious, with the cause suspected to be the accumulation of hazardous toxic fumes within the structure. Emergency responders, including local Police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, were immediately rushed to the site and launched swift rescue efforts. However,…
The government has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Mahesh Dixit as the next chief of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the country’s premier domestic intelligence agency, according to reports. Dixit, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre and currently serving as a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau, will succeed Tapan Kumar Deka, whose extended tenure as IB chief ends this month. Dixit was elevated to the rank of Special Director in 2024 after serving in key intelligence assignments within the agency. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Prime…
Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reopened the Gulmarg Cable Car project to the public, a month after a technical snag forced the closure of the popular ride to the upper reaches of Gulmarg. Abdullah, who visited the Cable Car Project in Gulmarg, told reporters that Gondola services resumed after the project underwent necessary repairs and maintenance. “Gondola is working now. The interim report has arrived. Services resumed after the original manufacturer certified the maintenance and service works, based on the report and the inspection of the repair work,” Abdullah said. Chief Minister took a Gondola ride to Phase-I at…
The Srinagar Traffic Police on Thursday issued a traffic advisory announcing diversions and restrictions across several parts of the city to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Youm-i-Ashoora procession on the 10th of Muharram, to be observed on June 26. According to the advisory, the main Zuljinah procession will proceed from Bota Kadal to Imambara Zadibal, affecting vehicular movement in Zadibal and adjoining areas. The advisory has been issued to ensure smooth traffic flow and minimise inconvenience to the general public and motorists. Traffic heading towards Zadibal from different directions will be diverted at Firdous Cinema, Mill Stop, Lal Bazar…
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Colonel N Arun Gandhi, the Commanding Officer of the 17 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), along with several other Army personnel, following an alleged assault on police officers and vandalism of public property in the Kishtwar district on Wednesday, Indian Express reported. The FIR names Major Vikas Sharma, Subedar Shanker Gurkhe, Raj Kumar, Sepoys Rahul Kumar, Anoop Singh, and Omkar Ingale, in addition to 30 to 40 unidentified Army jawans. The police noted that the identities of these unnamed personnel will be determined as the investigation progresses. The accused,…
An Air India flight from Delhi to Punjab’s Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace while carrying out a go-around manoeuvre at Amritsar airport on June 22, the airline said. In a statement, Air India said the crew operating flight AI479 had “marginally infringed” into Pakistan airspace during the manoeuvre. “The crew operating flight AI479 from Delhi to Amritsar on 22 June had marginally infringed into the Pakistan airspace while manoeuvring a go-around at Amritsar airport,” the airline said. According to preliminary information, the aircraft was initially instructed by Air Traffic Control (ATC) to hold over 13 DME (Distance Measuring Equipment). However,…
PDP leader Waheed Para on Wednesday expressed concern over the slow pace of work in Jammu and Kashmir. “Thousands of crores have been allocated to the R&B Department, yet the reality on the ground remains alarming. Nearly half the working season has passed, but not a single road has been taken up for macadamisation or blacktopping,” Para said in a post on X. The Pulwama MLA said that while work announcements are made and tenders issued, there is no execution on the ground. Thousands of crores have been allocated to R&B Department, yet the reality on the ground remains alarming.…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) workers on Tuesday staged a protest in Srinagar against the National Conference-led government, alleging large-scale job outsourcing, lack of transparency in recruitment and the continuation of what they termed as backdoor appointments. Carrying placards demanding an end to outsourcing and seeking transparency in government recruitment, party workers assembled in the city and raised slogans against the administration. Speaking to reporters during the protest, PDP leader Muhammad Khursheed Aalam alleged that the Omar Abdullah-led government had failed to address growing concerns relating to unemployment and recruitment practices. He claimed that educated youth were facing uncertainty regarding their…