Police arrests drug peddler in Sopore
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Sopore and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Panji Colony Rohama, intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 42 grams of contraband charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been […]
Srinagar MP slams Police for removing anti-alcohol hoardings
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Saturday hit out at Jammu and Kashmir Police for removing anti-alcohol hoardings in Srinagar, saying the cops should not behave like a “colonial power”. Traders had on Friday put the hoardings outside their establishments, saying they welcome tourists with open arms but urge them not to […]
Three sentenced to community service for creating public nuisance under influence of liquor
Jammu: Three persons, accused of creating a public nuisance under the influence of liquor, were sentenced to community service under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) by a special magistrate here, police said on Saturday. In the first case, on February 19, Lekh Raj and Ashok Singh, both residents of Bajalta, were found […]
Soldier injured in landmine blast in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: A soldier was injured in an accidental landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, officials said. In another incident, an old rusted mortar was recovered in a village in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, they said. The landmine blast occurred at 10.50 am in the Nangi-Takeri area of […]
PDP launches signature campaign to garner support for complete ban on liquor
Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Saturday launched a signature campaign here to garner support for a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir. The signature campaign, aimed to garner support for a bill proposed by the party MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz that seeks a complete ban on liquor in the union territory, was launched […]
Pulwama, Shopian residents demand construction of bridge over Ranbiara in Rakh
Pulwama: The residents of Darbagh Watchi area of Zainapora sub division of south Kashmir’s Shopian district and Rakh area of Pulwama have demanded construction of a bridge over Ranbiara at Rakh Pulwama. The residents of the area said that the bridge will connect both areas with each as their land falls on the opposite banks […]
Congress restructures leadership to strengthen Bankoot Block
Bandipora: In a strategic move to strengthen its grassroots presence, the Congress unit Bandipora has appointed Mushtaq Ahmed Lone as the Block President for Bankoot Block. The decision was made during a meeting presided over by senior party leader Inamul Haq, with the consensus of all Halqa presidents. Inamul Haq, known for his dedication to […]
GAASH Academy and Indian Army Foster Educational Transformation in Baramulla
Baramulla: Baramulla, once known for its turbulent past, is now witnessing a remarkable transformation through initiatives like GAASH Academy, an educational institution dedicated to uplifting underprivileged children. Founded by philanthropist Jenab Sheikh Mudasir, GAASH Academy provides free education to around 80 children and orphans from kindergarten to Class X, ensuring a brighter future for the […]
DC Budgam reviews arrangements for upcoming Maha Shivratri Festival
BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo held a meeting to review the arrangements put in place for the ensuing festival of Maha Shivratri. The festival having great religious and cultural significance is scheduled to be celebrated on February 25 with zeal & enthusiasm by the Kashmiri Pandit community. While taking review, DC directed […]
KVIB Srinagar organizes awareness camp at ITI Srinagar
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) successfully organized an awareness camp today at I.T.I. Srinagar to sensitize the general public about the various government schemes being implemented by the Board. The program was attended by Deputy CEO KVIB, Chief Planning Officer, Block Development Officer, Lead District Manager Srinagar, Director RSETI, Line Departments, Branch […]
