Police is trying to ascertain the source of cash and the persons for whom it was meant. A case has been registered at Mandi police station in Poonch district and further investigation is going on, Singh said.
Category: Jammu and Kashmir
Soldier, terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter
A soldier and a terrorist were killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday, officials said. Police said that the body of the terrorist is yet to be retrieved and the encounter in the Padgampura area is currently underway.
Candlelight protests held against Kashmiri Pandit's killing in Kashmir
BJP workers on Sunday took out a silent candlelight protest in J&K's Ganderbal district and other places against the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit by terrorists earlier in the day
New life, flurry of new jobs beckon residents of India's 'lithium village'
People of Kotli Salal in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district, 75 kilometres from Jammu, are excited at the news of the discovery of vast deposits of lithium, hoping that this will change their fortunes and open new vistas for employment and prosperity.
India's global lithium dreams take shape in Vaishno Devi's shadow
Till the beginning of 2023, Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir was known only for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine situated on the Trikuta Hills, where millions of devotees pay obeisance each year.
People buy iPhones, use Internet data, play video games & yet oppose minimal property tax: J&K L-G
Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed surprise at the criticism against the minimal property tax being imposed in the union territory when people here buy iPhones, use Internet data and play video games.
Jammu-Srinagar Highway blocked for 2nd day
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway continues to remain closed for vehicular traffic for the second day in a row due to landslides on the road stretch between Ramban and Banihal, officials said on Wednesday.
Fraud in Ayushman Bharat scheme, action against 13 J&K hospitals
J&K state health agency (SHA) has suspended the empanelment of 13 hospitals and imposed heavy penalties on 17 others for their involvement in fraud while implementing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
Landslide damages 9 houses on Srinagar-Leh highway
"Landslides triggered by heavy rain in the area caused damage to 9 houses and a cowshed. There was no loss of life. The residents of damaged houses have been shifted to safer places.
All Kashmiri Pandits would return to their homeland soon: J&K LG
Sinha said that the salaries of those Kashmiri Pandit employees, working under the Prime Minister's package in Kashmir and have rejoined their duties, have been released. "The Relief and Rehabilitation Department ensured that these employees are properly rehabilitated," he added.
Infiltration bid foiled, Pak trying to disturb peace in Kashmir: Army
The Army has foiled an infiltration attempt in the forward area of Tangdhar sector in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, thereby preventing efforts of Pakistan to destabilise peace in Kashmir, said officers on Thursday.
Infiltration bid foiled in J&K's Kupwara, one terrorist killed
One terrorist was killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday, adding that search operations were underway in the area.
J&K approves Rs 176 cr project to boost fish production
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved Rs 176 crore project to boost fish production and to overcome challenges like outdated infrastructure, inbreeding depression and limited variety of aquaculture species, an official said on Tuesday.
Entire module involved in Pulwama attack busted: IG CRPF Kashmir
A wreath-laying ceremony by CRPF was organised at the Martyrs Memorial at Lethpora in South Kashmir's Pulwama district in honour of the bravehearts who laid down their lives in the service of the nation on February 14, 2019.
CRPF jawans on duty in Pulwama 4 yrs ago remember fallen colleagues
A wreath-laying ceremony by CRPF was organised at the Martyrs Memorial in Lethpora in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday in honour of the bravehearts who laid down their lives on February 14, 2019.
Veteran of three wars appointed Ladakh's new L-G
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday appointed a new Lieutenant Governor for Ladakh amid growing voices from the union territory seeking statehood and special status under the sixth schedule of the Constitution.
Army says narco-terrorism matter of concern in J&K
Addressing a gathering at the first segment of the investiture ceremony at the Badamibagh cantonment in J&K's Srinagar city, Lt. General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C of northern command said that Kashmir is witnessing a concerning rise in narco-terrorism.
Fighting encroachers, freeing encroached lands Herculean task for J&K govt
The Jammu and Kashmir government has a real Herculean task to perform as it starts one of its most challenging field exercises to free encroached state and 'Kahcharie' (grazing land) lands from encroachers.
19 families shifted after houses develop cracks in Doda
The officials said that several houses at Nai Basti village in the Thathri area of Doda district started developing cracks due to a land sink. The situation was accentuated by a landslide triggered by recent rains.
Illegally built shopping complex of Hurriyat leader demolished in J&K
The authorities on Wednesday retrieved 40 Kanals of prime state land in Srinagar which was encroached upon by the owners of Nedous Hotel on the Maulana Azad Road in Srinagar.
Two killed, four rescued after avalanche hits Gulmarg
"After receiving information about the avalanche, a massive rescue operation was launched. Bodies of two persons killed by the avalanche were recovered while four persons were rescued alive.
Oppn united against 'politics of hate' of RSS-BJP: Rahul
The Congress leader along with many fellow marchers started the Bharat Jodo Yatra on September 7 last year and hoisted the National Flag on Sunday at Lal Chowk here after completing the 3,970-km walk.
NIA attaches Hurriyat Conference office in Srinagar
NIA sources said the building where the Hurriyat Conference office is located is partly owned by separatist leader Nayeem Khan, who is presently lodged in Tihar Jail in Delhi in connection with a terror financing case.
J&K Police rescue Norwegian tourist lost in Gulmarg ski resort
The police in Baramulla district said, "A Norwegian tourist named Oeyvind Aamot arrived in Gulmarg today and went for skiing. He lost his way and got stuck in the Khar Nallah forests in Drang area.
Last assault on terror and its ecosystem going on in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha
Official parades and other celebrations connected with the country's 74th Republic Day passed off peacefully throughout J&K on Thursday without any untoward incident being reported from anywhere so far.