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2.5 kg narcotics seized near LoC in Poonch

Poonch/Jammu: Security forces on Wednesday seized narcotics weighing 2.5 kg from a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, officials said. They said the contraband, believed to be high-grade heroin worth crores of rupees in the international market, was smuggled from across the border, adding that it was found dumped in […]

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BSF DG reviews security situation, operational preparedness of troops in Jammu

  Jammu: Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agrawal on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the troops guarding the border with Pakistan on the Jammu frontier, officials said. Agrawal, who visited areas located close to the International Border (IB), also called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj […]

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BDOs appointed Administrators for running Panchayat Halqas

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has appointed Block Development Officers (BDOs) as Administrator(s) for running affairs of Panchayat Halqas under their jurisdiction for a period of six months w.e.f 10.01.2024 or till further order, an official spokesman said Wednesday. According to a notification issued here in this regard, the government has made these appointments […]

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Authorities thwart attempts to smuggle mobile phones into Kot Bhalwal Jail

Jammu: The authorities have thwarted attempts by anti-national elements to smuggle mobile phones into the high-security Kot Bhalwal Jail on the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said. Exploiting foggy weather conditions, the miscreants threw rubber balls carrying mobiles, leading to the successful recovery of three such phones, they said. The incidents, occurring thrice in the […]

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Satish Chandra appointed chairperson of RERA

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has appointed Satish Chandra, former chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission, as chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). Satish Chandra, who was appointed as head of J&K PSC in June 2022 and completed his tenure in November 2023, was appointed as head […]

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Lolab, where adventure meets tranquility

Lolab, where adventure meets tranquility

By: Dar Javed The accolade of Lolab as the best offbeat destination conjures up a couplet by the poet Iqbal in my thoughts. Allama Iqbal, widely known for penning the patriotic anthem ‘Saarejahan se achha Hindostan humara,’ doesn’t perceive Lolab merely as a physical landscape. To him, it is a manifestation of divine grace, encapsulated […]

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Embracing the Bus Chronicles

By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi In an era where our steel chariots rule the roads, opting for a public bus journey can be a revelation, unlocking a realm of unexpected joys and connections. As I steered away from the routine grind, choosing a bus ride to R S Pora from Jammu, little did I know that […]

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Trump’s arguments for immunity

By: Ofer Raban Former President Donald Trump’s claims of immunity from criminal prosecution will be argued before the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on January 9, 2024 on an interlocutory appeal from his trial for election interference. His arguments have been rejected by a district court judge, and the Supreme […]

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Weekly Block Diwas: DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Darbagh-Syedpora

Weekly Block Diwas: DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Darbagh-Syedpora

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Wednesday held a Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Darbagh-Syedpora area in Harwan Block of the District under weekly Block Diwas to bring Administration at the door steps of people for an on-spot resolution of their developmental issues. The Public Grievance Redressal Camp was among others attended […]

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No DT presently damaged in ED II Sgr: KPDCL

MD visits Divisional Workshop, reviews buffer stock SRINAGAR: Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), Mussarat Islam, Wednesday inspected Divisional Workshop of Electric Division (ED) II, Srinagar at Huzuribagh and obtained a firsthand appraisal about replacement of damaged transformers. Executive Engineer, ED II, Srinagar, Er. Rauf Bhat, AEE, Er. Dara Singh and other engineering […]

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