October 13, 2018 02:34 IST
Hussain was arrested from Kashmir’s Tral area on July 31, less than two hours after a relative of his estranged wife had accused him of rape.
Sat, Oct 13, 2018October 11, 2018 01:05 IST
Doda recorded 75 per cent polling, Kishtwar followed at 72 per cent. Elsewhere, officials said polling percentage was 84 in Udhampur, 83 in Reasi, 79 in Ramban, and 79.42 in Kathua districts of Jammu region.
Thu, Oct 11, 2018October 06, 2018 02:13 IST
Hiranagar Municipal Committee is one of the half-dozen urban local bodies in the district that are going to polls in the second phase in Jammu and Kashmir on October 10.
Sat, Oct 06, 2018September 29, 2018 22:35 IST
During the national anthem, the lecturer kept his one hand in the pocket and another behind his back with one leg taking the support of a wall.
Sat, Sep 29, 2018September 27, 2018 03:36 IST
NC spokesperson Madan Mantoo said, ``They have willfully violated the party decision of non-participation in civic boy polls."
Thu, Sep 27, 2018September 24, 2018 04:42 IST
Hussain, who spearheaded the agitation against the rape-murder an eight-year-old girl in Kathua district, has allegedly been threatened to be “brutally” killed in custody before he reaches the court for his next hearing, which is scheduled on September 25.
Mon, Sep 24, 2018September 20, 2018 04:28 IST
Following the incident, vigil has been stepped up along the International Border. Though senior BSF officials were tight-lipped over the matter, sources said they had lodged a strong protest with their Pakistani counterparts.
Thu, Sep 20, 2018September 18, 2018 04:48 IST
Both the PDP and NC have decided to boycott the polls until the Centre clarifies its stand on Article 35-A. The Congress has said the situation is not congenial for the electoral exercise.
Tue, Sep 18, 2018September 17, 2018 01:23 IST
The state election commission had on Saturday announced civic body elections to be held in the state in four phases beginning October 8.
Mon, Sep 17, 2018September 14, 2018 02:45 IST
Massive search operations had been going on in Jhajjar nullah and areas around it including Jhajjar Kotli and Kakriyal ever since three militants escaped on Wednesday morning after firing at a police party.
Fri, Sep 14, 2018September 13, 2018 12:52 IST
The militants also reportedly offered money to the villager's family to take them to the Valley. His family, however, refused to guide them.
Thu, Sep 13, 2018September 05, 2018 01:53 IST
Haroon Abbas, who was posted at a pharmaceutical company in Jammu for the past four years as marketing executive, is the second youth from Doda district to pick up the gun since July this year.
Wed, Sep 05, 2018September 02, 2018 02:53 IST
“The BJP wants elections to be held, but first the safety of candidates and local people will have to be ensured,” former deputy chief minister Kavinder Gupta, who was part of the party delegation that met Malik Friday, said.
Sun, Sep 02, 2018September 01, 2018 04:56 IST
The BJP member alleged that there is no respect for women in the party and “they (party’s male leaders) don’t know how to behave with women”.
Sat, Sep 01, 2018August 31, 2018 05:56 IST
“Vohra ko hum nahin laana chahte the... Woh apni dafli bajata tha... Abhi Governor aaya hai, woh hamara banda hai (We did not want to bring Vohra... He used to tomtom his own achievements... The Governor who has come now, he is our man).”
Fri, Aug 31, 2018August 25, 2018 02:40 IST
J-K: The arrest was made after a local resident lodged a complaint with Rajouri DC Mohammad Aijaz. “I have ordered police to take stringent action against the accused as his post had the potential to disturb law and order in the border district,’’ the DC said.
Sat, Aug 25, 2018August 18, 2018 01:08 IST
Family members of the dead claimed he had been murdered and that he had been receiving threat calls from people involved in the scam.
Sat, Aug 18, 2018August 14, 2018 17:31 IST
The latest arrests have come despite the issuance of an advisory by the state government regarding dos and don’ts for admins of WhatsApp groups so as to check circulation of rumours in the state.
Tue, Aug 14, 2018August 13, 2018 07:44 IST
After the alleged gangrape, the woman went to the Chenab bridge and around 7.30 pm called the accused a number of times and threatened to commit suicide by jumping into the river.
Mon, Aug 13, 2018August 12, 2018 06:39 IST
Gagan Bhagat, the MLA from RS Pura, in Jammu division, has asked people of Jammu, where many are believed to be in favour of the law being struck down, to discuss the issue and raise their voice in support of Article 35A.
Sun, Aug 12, 2018August 10, 2018 03:56 IST
During his visit, Madhav held a closed-door meeting with a select group of the BJP’s former ministers and sought their opinion on government formation, said a BJP leader who was present at the meeting.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018August 10, 2018 03:41 IST
The cash was recovered during a raid on the jhuggi following a tip-off, police sources said, adding that Rs 27 lakh of the seized currency was in Rs 500 and Rs 2000 notes, while the remaining were in notes of lesser denomination.
Fri, Aug 10, 2018August 07, 2018 02:56 IST
Identified as Irfan Hussain Wani, the militant was arrested from Gandhi Nagar on Sunday. Eight live grenades and nearly Rs 60,000 were seized from him.
Tue, Aug 07, 2018August 06, 2018 04:53 IST
Police said they have registered an FIR on charges of murder and attempt to murder in the matter. However, the accused are yet to be named as the matter is under investigation, police added.
Mon, Aug 06, 2018August 05, 2018 05:01 IST
Syeed Murfad Shah’s father Imzad Hussain Shah said, “The CRPF personnel should not have shot him dead... he had no militant links. Even if he did barge into Farooq Abdullah’s house, he was unarmed. The guards could have easily overpowered him.
Sun, Aug 05, 2018