KU holds special lecture for civil services aspirants
Srinagar: The Department of Students’ Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir (KU), organised a special lecture on “Inspiring Young Minds for Public Service” for civil services aspirants at the Main Campus. The event aimed to motivate aspirants towards a career in public service and familiarise them with strategies, perspectives, and essential approaches required for cracking competitive […]
Police take action against unlicensed ‘Pet Shop’
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla, acting on a complaint received from Animal Aid Kashmir—an Anantnag-based NGO—conducted a joint inspection at Zain Pet Store, Baramulla, in coordination with representatives from the Wildlife Protection Department and the Municipal Council Baramulla, a police spokesman said Wednesday. During the inspection, several animals were rescued from the premises and handed over […]
Police detains stunt biker within 24 hrs
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla have detained an individual involved in a recent stunt biking incident that had surfaced on social media, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The individual, identified as Shahid Assad Dar resident of Puthar Kreeri, was seen performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle in a video that appeared on social media yesterday. He […]
Police seizes 13 vehicles involved in illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining Police seized 13 vehicles used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals in Awantipora and Baramulla, a police spokesman said Wednesday. Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police party seized three vehicles. Accordingly, case vide FIR No. […]
Police arrests three drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla arrested three drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The drug peddlers have been arrested in Tangmarg. They have been identified as Adil Ahmad Wani son of Abdul Hamid Wani resident of Badran Magam, Showkat Ahmad Lone son of Akbar Lone resident of Qazipora […]
Fire breaks out at J&K Bank branch in Rajbagh area
Srinagar: A fire broke out at a Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch near the Hattrick hotel in Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Wednesday evening, officials said. An official said that soon after the incident fire tenders were rushed to the spot. He said that fire fighting operation continued for few hours. The cause of fire […]
Minor fire incident at Rajbagh Building Housing J&K Bank Offices, normal operations to resume tomorrow: J&K Bank
Srinagar, Nov 5: A minor fire incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a building in Rajbagh, Srinagar, which houses the J&K Bank’s Air Cargo Branch and Cluster Office. The Bank confirmed that the fire was swiftly brought under control and caused no damage to its offices. “We wish to reassure the public, our customers, and […]
BJP to mark 150 years of ‘Vande Matram’ at 150 places on Nov 7
New Delhi/Gurugram Nov 5 (PTI) ‘Vande Matram’ will be collectively sung at events planned in 150 places of significance across the country to mark 150 years of the national song, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to attend one such programme at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi on November 7. Addressing a press conference […]
Two long-time absconders arrested in Poonch
JAMMU, Nov 5 (PTI): Two criminals wanted in two separate cases were arrested after over a decade-long hunt in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, police said. Burju, a resident of Chandimarh village, was booked in a case registered at police station Surankote in 2013 under section 436 of the Ranbir Penal Code, dealing with mischief […]
Fire breaks out at J&K Bank branch in Rajbagh area of Sgr
Srinagar, Nov 5: A fire broke out at a Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch near the Hattrick hotel in Rajbagh area of Srinagar on Wednesday evening, officials said. An official said that soon after the incident fire tenders were rushed to the spot. He said that fire fighting operation was underway while the cause of […]