Prolonged dry spell triggers multiple bushfires across Kashmir  Govt says forrest personnel activated; Absence of WDs attributed to forest fire

Prolonged dry spell triggers multiple bushfires across Kashmir Govt says forrest personnel activated; Absence of WDs attributed to forest fire

  Raja Syed Rather Srinagar, Jan 06 (KNO): Amid the persistent dry spell in Kashmir, fire incidents have been reported at multiple forest areas across the Valley so far while the government has claimed to have initiated action and activated the forest personnel in this regard. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a bushfire…

Automated face recognition system installed at Colombo airport to nab criminals

Automated face recognition system installed at Colombo airport to nab criminals

Colombo, Jan 6  An automated face recognition system has been installed at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo to trace people accused of drug trafficking and other criminal activities, the Sri Lankan police said on Saturday. The police said the system was set up as part of an operation launched recently to curb narcotics-related offenses…

Bangladesh all set for Sunday’s general elections

Bangladesh all set for Sunday’s general elections

Dhaka, Jan 6  Bangladesh is all set for Sunday’s general elections in which about 120 million voters are expected to cast their ballots at more than 42,000 polling stations across the country. The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday started handing over election materials, including ballot boxes and other materials, to designated election officers across the…

BJP will win in Haryana for 3rd time in row: Nadda

BJP will win in Haryana for 3rd time in row: Nadda

Panchkula (Haryana), Jan 6  BJP national President J.P. Nadda on Saturday said the saffron party will come to power in Haryana for the third time in a row. Speaking at a roadshow organised here, Nadda said that by 2027, India would become the world’s third-largest economic power. During the roadshow, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar…

Delhi court allows jailed AAP RS MP Sanjay Singh to file renomination physically

Delhi court allows jailed AAP RS MP Sanjay Singh to file renomination physically

New Delhi, Jan 6  A Delhi court on Saturday allowed AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who is presently imprisoned in connection with the alleged excise policy scam, to be physically present to file his renomination papers for the upcoming elections to the Upper House. On Friday, Special Judge M.K. Nagpal of the Rouse Avenue…

2 brothers from Punjab arrested for embezzlement of Rs 1.64cr in J&K

2 brothers from Punjab arrested for embezzlement of Rs 1.64cr in J&K

Jammu, Jan 6  Two brothers from Punjab were arrested on Saturday for alleged embezzlement of Rs 1.64 crore by the crime branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police. Officials said that two bookies, Jatin a.k.a. ‘Raja’ and his brother Jatinder a.k.a. ‘Poot’ were arrested from the Mukerian area of Punjab by the crime branch sleuths. “They…

Udhampur Police recovers 25 stolen mobiles and handed over to owners

Udhampur Police recovers 25 stolen mobiles and handed over to owners

Udhampur Police with the aim to extend public services recovered 25 stolen Android Mobile handsets with a purchase value of Rs 3.5 lacs approximately for which missing complaints were registered in Police Station Udhampur. On the directions of SSP Udhampur Sh. Joginder Singh JKPS, Police handed over these recovered mobile phones to their owners who…

Two Absconders arrested in Rs 1.64 Crores PHE fraud after 4 years; CB Jammu.

Two Absconders arrested in Rs 1.64 Crores PHE fraud after 4 years; CB Jammu.

Jammu : Special team of Economic Offences Wing – Crime Branch Jammu apprehended 02 absconders- 1) Jatin @ Raja @ Poot, age approximately 30 years and 2) Jatinder @ Poot, both Ss/O Rajni Kant R/o Lambi Galli, Mukerian, Punjab (A/P Rajeev Colony, Mukerian, Punjab) from Mukerian Punjab in Case FIR No. 02/2020 U/S 409, 411,…

Kulgam police arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession

Kulgam police arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession

January 06 : District Police Kulgam is making every effort to hunt down the drug peddlers in the district and to put them behind the bars. In this regard; A special Naka was established by the Police party of police station Qaimoh at Wanpora, Shamsipora and during checking one suspicious person namely; Nisar Ahmad Ganie…