Div Com Kashmir reviews action plan of works for SANJY-2025
SRINAGAR: In order to ensure top notch facilities for Yatris during the forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY) 2025, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Friday convened a meeting to review the action plan of works of line departments and concerned district administrations. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar, Budgam, […]
Sharper probes, better prosecution to boost convictions in NDPS cases: Chief Secretary
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired the 13th UT Level NCORD (Narcotics Coordination) meeting to review progress on tackling drug trafficking and abuse across Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting highlighted key achievements, ongoing challenges and future strategies to curb the menace of narcotics in the region. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary gave a set […]
Farooq Abdullah welcomes brigade commander-level India-Pak flag meeting
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Friday welcomed brigade commander-level flag meeting between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and stressed the need for both countries to work towards peace and cooperation. The armies of India and Pakistan on Thursday held a brigade commander-level flag […]
Cops prevent PDP march against passage of Waqf (Amendment) Act
Srinagar: Police here on Friday prevented a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) march against the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, barricading the party office and restricting the protestors within the premises. Led by party general secretary Khurshid Alam, scores of PDP workers had assembled at the party headquarters near the Sher-e-Kashmir Park here to […]
Body of third missing nomad youth recovered from Vaishaw Nallah in Kulgam
Srinagar: The body of the third missing nomad youth was recovered from the Vaishow Nallah near the Mah Bhan area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, officials said. Officials said that the deceased, Mukhtar Ahmad had been missing since February 13 this year along with two other, youths, whose bodies were found last month. […]
Leopard captured alive in Kulgam village in south Kashmir
Srinagar: Officials of the Wildlife Department captured a leopard alive in south Kashmir’s Kulgam District on Friday An official said that the leopard was spotted by locals at Oriel Kund village this morning. “Residents informed the Wildlife department, following which a team reached the spot and laid a trap,” the official said, adding, “After hours […]
TLSC organises awareness program on Child Rights, Child abuse at Gurez
BANDIPORA: Tehsil Legal Services Committee (TLSC) Gurez under the aegis of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora organised an awareness programme on child rights and child abuse. The programme was aimed to sensitize the public, especially students and parents, about the fundamental rights of children and the alarming issue of child abuse in its various […]
DC Baramulla convenes meeting to review alignment of Sopore–Kupwara Railway Line
BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, chaired an important meeting to review the proposed alignment of the Sopore–Kupwara railway line, a key connectivity project in north Kashmir. The meeting was informed that the proposed alignment has been carefully planned to minimize the impact on horticultural land and avoid existing structures to the maximum extent […]
National Conference moves SC against Waqf Act
Srinagar, Apr 11 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) on Friday said it has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the recent amendments to the Waqf Act. The party first announced its decision to challenge the Act, which it termed a constitutionally “alarming interference” in the religious affairs of the Muslim […]
ACB registers case against former MD J&K Cooperative Housing Corporation Ltd, others
Jammu, Apr 11: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to have registered a case against the then MD, J&K Cooperative Housing Corporation Ltd and others for financial irregularities. A spokesman in a statement said that Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau registered a case FIR No. 02/2025 u/s 5(1)(d) r/w Section 5(2) of J&K Prevention […]
