jammu and kashmir

24 Apr

Prime Minister Modi to visit J&K today, launch projects worth Rs 20,000 crore; security tightened

editorIndiajammu and kashmir, PM Modi

Security has been beefed up across the union territory ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Multiple levels of security arrangements have been made to prevent any untoward incident. Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh said, “Security has been beefed up at the border. Counter drones have been deployed.” In Palli panchayat of Samba district of Jammu division, from where Prime Minister Modi will address gram Sabhas across us on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, entry and exit points have been sealed and roads barricaded. All preparations are underway for Prime Minister…

Grenade hurled at market in Srinagar; one civilian dead, several injured

editorCrimejammu and kashmir

A 70-year-old man person died and 24 humans had been injured in a grenade attack by means of suspected terrorists in a busy market place of Srinagar on Sunday. A policeman is amongst the injured. A girl, who sustained injuries in the attack, is critical, human beings acquainted with the count number said. Senior superintendent of police, Srinagar, Rakesh Balawal, said the grenade was thrown in the crowded avenue market close to Amira Kadal on Sunday. “In this terror act, one historical man from Nowhatta (in the ancient city) has succumbed to accidents while one girl is critical. In this…

Fresh Snowfall, Landslides Prompt Closure Of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

editorworldjammu and kashmir

Fresh snowfall and multiple landslides at different places on Saturday February 26 led to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway 270 km, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country. It has been closed for vehicular traffic due to landslides and hailstones at multiple places and snow accumulated around the NAVYUG tunnel. The highway is the lifeline of the Kashmir Valley and the main road link connecting Kashmir with the rest of the country. Kashmir bound trucks laden with essential supplies and other vehicles pass through the highway. The Banihal-Qazigund sector of the highway experienced…