Drug licences of 9 pharma dealers suspended in Jammu
JAMMU, Jun 21 (PTI): Authorities here on Saturday suspended drug sale licences of nine dealers in a special drive carried out to curb misuse of pharmaceuticals with habit forming ingredients, an official said. The drive was conducted by the J-K Drugs and Food Control Organisation to identify and take punitive action against “unscrupulous elements dealing […]
ACB arrests Tehsildar, his tout for demanding bribe in Kupwara
Srinagar, Jun 21: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said to have trapped and arrested Tehsildar, Qaziabad, Kupwara for demanding bribe of Rs 1 lakh. “A complaint was received by Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau from a person, resident of Handwara alleging therein that Tehsildar, Qaziabad Kralgund, Handwara namely Ghulam Rasool Bhat […]
Lt Guv joins Yoga enthusiasts to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2025
SRINAGAR, JUN 21:: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha participated in 11th International Yoga Day Celebration with Yoga enthusiasts and performed Asanas as per the laid down Common Yoga Protocol. The Lieutenant Governor said that in today’s fast-paced world, the importance of Yoga is immeasurable. “Yoga reduces stress and enhances quality of life. This year’s International […]
PDD daily wager dies in south Kashmir’s Achabal area after falling down from electric pole
Srinagar, Jun 21: A 32 year-old daily wager was killed after he fell from an electric pole during some repair Work in Imoh Achabal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. Officials said that a daily wager identified as Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone (32) son of Nazir Ahmad Lone resident of Hiller Kokernag fell from […]
Three detained for questioning during anti-terror operation in Samba
Samba/Jammu, Jun 21 (PTI) Three people were detained for questioning during an anti-terrorist operation by police in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The operation was launched in Barodi village of the Bari Brahmana area this morning. Three people were taken into custody for questioning. One of them failed to lodge […]
Rajnath Singh briefed by top military brass on border security, arrangements for Amarnath
Jammu, Jun 21 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by top Army brass on Saturday on the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on border areas, anti-terrorist operations and the Amarnath Yatra scheduled to start next month, officials said. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, […]
No option but to go to Supreme Court if statehood is delayed: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Jun 21: National Conference president and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah Saturday reiterated the demand for early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that further delays may compel the party to approach the Supreme Court. Speaking to reporters in Pahalgam, Farooq Abdullah said that it has been eight months since the Jammu […]
International Yoga Day celebrated at UN with special guided meditation session
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 21 (PTI): Yoga offers a time-tested path to live more peacefully at a time when stress and mental health challenges are on the rise, India’s envoy to the UN has said at a special guided meditation session here to mark International Yoga Day. Eminent physician, author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra led […]
Admin fully ready to ferry students returning from Iran back home: Official
SRINAGAR, Jun 21 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir government is fully prepared to help students returning from Iran reach their homes with a fleet of deluxe buses pressed into service to pick them up from their arrival points, an official said . The responsibility for organising and overseeing the transit has been entrusted to minister […]
Any terror attack on Indian soil will prove heavy on Pak: Rajnath Singh
UDHAMPUR, Jun 21 (PTI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned Pakistan that any future terror attack on Indian soil will have serious consequences on the country as Operation Sindoor is not over yet and India is ready to take any action against the menace. Addressing troops of Udhampur-based northern command here after joining them […]
