News for 'JK'

JK police to seek custody of LeT operative Nazir

JK police to seek custody of LeT operative Nazir

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

The Jammu and Kashmir police will soon send a team to Bengaluru to seek custody of Tadiyantavide Nazir, the alleged mastermind of Indian Mujahideen terror outfit, who is believed to be behind an ex-filtration bid by four Keralites through Kupwara last year.Nazir, currently in custody of the Bangaluru police, is understood to have claimed the responsibility for last year's serial blasts in the city, which killed two persons.

SC rejects PIL for inauguration of new Parliament by Prez

SC rejects PIL for inauguration of new Parliament by Prez

Rediff.com26 May 2023

A bench of justices JK Maheshwari and PS Narasimha told petitioner in-person advocate Jaya Sukin that the court understands why and how this petition was filed and it is not inclined to entertain this petition under Article 32 of the Constitution.

Terrorists gun down 55-year-old civilian in JK's Kulgam

Terrorists gun down 55-year-old civilian in JK's Kulgam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Satish Kumar Singh, a Rajput, was shot by terrorists in Kakran area of the south Kashmir district at around 7.30 pm.

Terrorists gun down Hindu teacher, 7th targeted killing in JK

Terrorists gun down Hindu teacher, 7th targeted killing in JK

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Rajni Bala (36) of Samba in Jammu region sustained injuries when terrorists fired at her in Gopalpora area of Kulgam where she was posted as a teacher

Former JK chief ministers to lose SSG security cover

Former JK chief ministers to lose SSG security cover

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The officials said the SSG will be "right-sized" by reducing the number of the elite force to the "bare minimum".

Bullet-proof jackets for JK cops involved in encounter

Bullet-proof jackets for JK cops involved in encounter

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has initiated the process to procure over 8,000 bullet-resistant (BR) jackets of protection levels 5 and 6 for its personnel involved in counter-terrorism and security operations, official sources said.

JK: Terrorist involved in civilian killings gunned down

JK: Terrorist involved in civilian killings gunned down

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'Killed terrorist has been identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT'

Army foils Pak's BAT action in JK; infiltrator eliminated

Army foils Pak's BAT action in JK; infiltrator eliminated

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The slain man was identified as Mohammed Shabbir Malik, a Pakistani national, equipped with weapons, ammunition and warlike stores.

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Hizb chief's son, Bitta Karate's wife among 4 employees sacked by JK admin

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Syed Abdul Mueed is the third son of the Hizb chief to have been sacked from the government job.

SIA charges 3 Hizbul terrorists for coordinating terrorist activities in JK

SIA charges 3 Hizbul terrorists for coordinating terrorist activities in JK

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The charge sheet has been filed in a case registered on November 7 last year, they said.

Most wanted Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter in JK

Most wanted Hizbul terrorist killed in encounter in JK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Police and security forces neutralised an 'A+' categorised terrorist of proscribed terror outfit HM, a spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir police said

JK under thick security blanket on eve of Modi's Jammu visit

JK under thick security blanket on eve of Modi's Jammu visit

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Palli panchayat, 17 km from Jammu city, was virtually sealed with local police and paramilitary personnel including Border Security Force and Central Reserve Police Force deployed in strength to keep a strict vigil.

Skid marks may appear in Street as oil prices wear out tyre stocks

Skid marks may appear in Street as oil prices wear out tyre stocks

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Tyre stocks have been on a tear over the past six months, with average returns exceeding 45 per cent. Except for Apollo Tyres, which has seen a slight correction in the last month and a half, limiting its gains to 16 per cent, listed peers such as MRF, CEAT Tyres (formerly Cavi Elettrici e Affini Torino), and JK Tyre & Industries have delivered returns exceeding 30 per cent during this period. Production-related constraints and sluggish demand in Europe, where sales are expected to remain flat, coupled with high valuations, have contributed to Apollo Tyres' underperformance. The tyre sector's gains can be attributed to robust growth trends driven by the replacement market, which constitutes more than two-thirds of sales.

Security forces gun down Pak intruder, nab 2 with 17 kg drugs in Poonch

Security forces gun down Pak intruder, nab 2 with 17 kg drugs in Poonch

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Officials said the infiltration attempt by three suspected terrorists was foiled in Shahpur sector around 2.15 am when troops guarding the LoC picked up their movement and engaged them in a gunfight.

38 killed, 20 injured as bus falls into 300-foot gorge in J-K's Doda

38 killed, 20 injured as bus falls into 300-foot gorge in J-K's Doda

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

At least 36 people were killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying passengers skidded off the road and rolled down into a 300-foot gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday, officials said.

SEE: Burqa-clad woman hurls bomb at CRPF camp in JK

SEE: Burqa-clad woman hurls bomb at CRPF camp in JK

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Police said the bomb landed outside the security camp and caused no loss or injuries.

Legendary Tamil writer Jayakanthan 'JK' passes away

Legendary Tamil writer Jayakanthan 'JK' passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Tamil writer D Jayakanthan, who charted a new course in Tamil literature, died on Wednesday night following a prolonged illness.

Top Army officers to review JK killings, Ladakh row

Top Army officers to review JK killings, Ladakh row

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

People familiar with the development said Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane and the top commanders will review the country's combat readiness in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff for 17 months.

Despite a mixed 1st quarter, cement sector's FY24 outlook looks concrete

Despite a mixed 1st quarter, cement sector's FY24 outlook looks concrete

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Cement companies posted mixed figures for the first quarter of the 2023-24 financial year (Q1FY24). Volume growth was robust at 17 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) - on an aggregate basis - for 15 cement companies, with revenue growth at 15 per cent. Aggregate earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) were up 8.8 per cent Y-o-Y and 1.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q).

JK cop killed, 4 security personnel hurt in Bandipora grenade attack

JK cop killed, 4 security personnel hurt in Bandipora grenade attack

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

They said preliminary investigation revealed that terrorists hurled a grenade at a naka (patrol) party near Nishat Park in the district in north Kashmir, causing splinter injuries to five security forces personnel.

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The case pertains to hatching a conspiracy, both on physical as well as cyberspace, for undertaking violent terrorist acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country, by cadres of Pakistan-based proscribed terrorist organisations.

Govt writes to 5 states, JK over rising Covid cases

Govt writes to 5 states, JK over rising Covid cases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The move comes in view of rising cases of the infection, weekly positivity rates and weekly deaths in some districts.

JK police release video titled The Untold Kashmir Files on terrorism era

JK police release video titled The Untold Kashmir Files on terrorism era

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The clip contains various scenes depicting the period of militancy, including women in mourning.

Rs 25,000 crore JK scam: Congress minister defends Azad's govt

Rs 25,000 crore JK scam: Congress minister defends Azad's govt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

A Congress minister has defended the former Ghulam Nabi Azad-led Congress government in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Comptroller and Auditor General's disclosure that it framed rules in violation of the Roshni Act under a Rs 25,000 crore land-transfer scam.

All terrorists involved in civilian killings in JK eliminated: Sources

All terrorists involved in civilian killings in JK eliminated: Sources

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a spell of relative calm, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a spate of killings of innocent civilians last month, triggering apprehensions of an intense cycle of violence and turmoil in the region.

People bid tearful adieu to cop, brother killed in JK terror attack

People bid tearful adieu to cop, brother killed in JK terror attack

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

A large number of people assembled at their home in Chadbugh locality and bid a tearful adieu to the brothers.

CBI to probe bribe charges by former JK guv Malik: LG Sinha

CBI to probe bribe charges by former JK guv Malik: LG Sinha

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Malik had in October last year claimed that he was offered Rs 300 crore in bribe to clear a file each belonging to "Ambani" and an "RSS-affiliated man" during his tenure.

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

PoK, Aksai Chin part of JK; will give life for it: Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Shah said nobody can stop him from introducing a resolution on Kashmir in Parliament.

JK police to shift non-local labourers to security camps

JK police to shift non-local labourers to security camps

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The move comes after terrorists gunned down two labourers and critically wounded another one in Kulgam in South Kashmir on Sunday evening.

ED attaches assets of JK top officers, dealers in illegal arms licence case

ED attaches assets of JK top officers, dealers in illegal arms licence case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been issued for attaching bank deposits, plots, flats and residential houses, it said in a statement.

3 JeM terrorists killed in JK; 16 so far in 2022

3 JeM terrorists killed in JK; 16 so far in 2022

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The encounter broke out in Budgam's Zolwa village late on Thursday.

JK separatists duped medical, engg aspirants by promising seats in Pak: Police

JK separatists duped medical, engg aspirants by promising seats in Pak: Police

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The chargesheet, filed by the State Investigation Agency, has highlighted several instances where parents were taken across the border using valid travel documents but were later compelled to pay extra money for their wards' admission to universities and colleges there.

MRF hits Rs 100,000 mark; stock touches record high on the BSE

MRF hits Rs 100,000 mark; stock touches record high on the BSE

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Shares of MRF crossed a first time Rs 100,000 mark, hitting a record high of Rs 100,300, up 1.4 per cent on the BSE in intra-day trade. on June 13, 2023. The stock surpassed its previous high of Rs 99,879.65, touched May 8, 2023. Thus far in the current calendar year 2023 (CY23), MRF has outperformed the market by gaining 14 per cent on improved financial performance.

Pak terrorist planning attack on JK highway killed in encounter

Pak terrorist planning attack on JK highway killed in encounter

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

A huge cache of arms and ammunition, which includes an AK-47 rifle, magazines, grenades, RPG-7 rocket launcher, was recovered from the encounter site, he said.

Ex-J-K minister Altaf Bukhari floats new political outfit JK Apni Party

Ex-J-K minister Altaf Bukhari floats new political outfit JK Apni Party

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Bukhari, who was elected president of the JKAP, said the party's core agenda would be the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and its residents' domicile rights in land and jobs.

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets interim bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail till July 11 to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on medical grounds in a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

Favourable winds blowing for Cement sector, demand remains strong

Favourable winds blowing for Cement sector, demand remains strong

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Cement companies witnessed speculative support from investors through FY23 amid hopes of a rebound. After capex announcements in the FY24 Budget, there was further interest due to expectations that government expenditure would boost earnings, besides a generic macro-recovery. Cement earnings were under pressure in FY22 and FY23 due to high raw material and fuel costs; muted demand prevented them passing on the higher cost.

Katrina-Vicky's Leopard Story!

Katrina-Vicky's Leopard Story!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

It's the holiday season and the stars are making the most of it.

People told to stay in as JK anti-terror ops continue

People told to stay in as JK anti-terror ops continue

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

As the counter-insurgency operation in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir's twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri entered the ninth day on Tuesday, public announcements were made in Mendhar asking local residents to stay indoors for their safety, officials said.

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Two cops killed, 12 hurt in terrorist attack on bus in JK

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The bus came under fire from terrorists in Zewan in Pantha Chowk area this evening, police officials said.