Police issue advisory against viral 2022 Bhaderwah video, warns of action
Jammu, July 5 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday cautioned the public in Doda district against circulation of an old video related to a 2022 incident in Bhaderwah, saying it is being shared on social media with misleading and distorted narratives that could disturb communal harmony. According to the police, the video pertains […]
Lieutenant Governor also inspects healthcare arrangements for Yatris at Base Hospital, Chandanwari
SRINAGAR, JULY 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited Chandanwari and reviewed the ground situation and pilgrim facilities at the camp, to ensure a seamless Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the officials, pilgrims, volunteers, langar sevadars and other service providers. He instructed Yatra management teams to examine pilgrim feedback and remain […]
Dead body of 13-year-old recovered from Jhelum in Lasjan, Srinagar
Srinagar, July 5: The body of the 13-year-old boy who drowned in the River Jhelum near the Lasjan area of Srinagar yesterday was recovered on Sunday afternoon, officials said. An official said that teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), assisted by police, resumed the search operation at first light and recovered the body […]
Police attaches properties of drug trafficker under NDPS Act in Baramulla
Srinagar, July 5: Police in Baramulla attached immovable properties belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Mushtaq Ahmed Dar son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar resident of Yadipora, Palhallan, Pattan, under the provisions of Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that the attached properties comprise a single-storey residential house at […]
Police arrests two gamblers in Sopore; Cash and Playing Cards Seized
Srinagar, July 5: Police in north Kashmir’s Sopore arrested two gamblers and seized cash along with playing cards from their possession, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that acting on credible information, J&K Police conducted a raid at Botingoo, Warpora and apprehended two persons involved in illegal card gambling, while some others managed to […]
Lt Guv visits Nunwan Base Camp, reviews management of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
SRINAGAR, JULY 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday, along with the senior officials, visited the Nunwan Base Camp and reviewed the management of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with the administrative and security officials and discussed key aspects including movement of pilgrims, security measures, accommodation facilities, registration […]
FDA imposes Prohibition on Gutkha, Pan Masala, and Tobacco-Mixed Food Products for one year
SRINAGAR, JULY 4: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu & Kashmir, has issued a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of all food products containing tobacco and nicotine as ingredients. The order is issued by Commissioner FDA, J&K, who is also designated as Commissioner of Food Safety, J&K, in the […]
Govt suspends eight officials over ‘inappropriate’ library books, blacklists authors and publisher
Srinagar, July 4: The J&K Government has suspended 8 officers and officials of the School Education Department and blacklisted two authors and publishers after two library books with “inappropriate content” were found to have been supplied to government schools. Notably, the School Education Department said the action was taken after it found serious negligence and […]
Over 26,000 Pilgrims Visit Amarnath Shrine in First Two Days: Div Com
Srinagar, July 4: More than 26,000 pilgrims have paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the first two days of the annual pilgrimage, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, said on Saturday. Addressing a joint press conference with IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, Garg said the Yatra, which commenced on July 3 via the twin […]
Lt Guv reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements, appeals pilgrims to travel only after obtaining valid registration
SRINAGAR, JULY 04: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the overall management and ground situation of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; S.J.M.Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department; Pankaj Thakur, […]