DC Srinagar reviews implementation of COTPA
Directs strict enforcement of the Act around all City Colleges, Schools as part of (ToFFEI) initiative SRINAGAR: To review the implementation and enforcement of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Product Act (COPTA) in the District, a meeting of District Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) was today held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. […]
Chairman DDC Kupwara reviews progress of works under District Capex
KUPWARA: Chairman, District Development Council (DDC) Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Panditpori today chaired council meeting in the meeting Hall of DC Office Complex, here to review the progress of various developmental projects under District CAPEX Budget 2024-25. Vice-Chairman, District Development Council, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir; ADC Kupwara, M Rouf Rehman; Members of District Development Council, besides, […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in south Kashmir’s Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party during patrolling at Furrah near railway bridge Mibazar intercepted one person carrying a bag and roaming in suspicious condition. After checking, 2.1 kgs of Grinded Charas powder […]
Police seizes 800 litres of illicit Kerosene in Kulgam, three held
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam recovered illicit kerosene and arrested three accused persons involved in the commission of crime, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that acting on specific information about selling of kerosene oil in black market at Arreh and Shalipora, Kulgam, police parties along with Executive Magistrate conducted search in the said villages […]
Chinaar Open Winter Games 2025: Kashmir Youth shine through winter sports
Gulmarg: The Chinar Open Winter Games 2025, a flagship initiative by the Indian Army, successfully concluded amidst the breathtaking snow-clad landscapes of Gulmarg on 15 March 2025. Organized by the Pir Panjal Brigade of the Dagger Division, the event was a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, community spirit, and youth empowerment. Held amidst the picturesque Pir […]
NEP-2020 implemented in all colleges of J&K: Sakeena Itoo
Says job oriented, skill based courses being offered in colleges JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, informed the Legislative Assembly on Saturday that the Higher Education department has successfully implemented the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in all Government Degree Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister was replying […]
Five people injured in road mishap at Poonch
JAMMU: At least five persons including four women were injured in a road accident in Poonch area of Jammu division on Saturday. An official said that five people including four women were injured after a vehicle met with an accident at Sangala Chowk in Mendhar. He identified them as Shugufta Parveen, Safeera Begum, Jamshed Begum, […]
Govt says no proposal to establish dedicated TDA for Keran
‘Rs 93.91 lakh sanctioned to fill infra gaps’ Srinagar: Even as the picturesque Keran area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara witnessed a significant surge in tourist footfall over the past few years, Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that there was no proposal to establish dedicated Tourism Development Authority for the destination. While replying to […]
Medicos managing transfers on excuses like security concerns: MLA Kupwara
Seeks blanket ban on private practice of medicos Jammu: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kupwara, Mir Muhammad Fayaz, on Saturday claimed that doctors in his native district are managing transfers by citing excuses like security concerns. During the Question Hour, Mir pointed out that medicos posted in Kupwara district are using security concerns as a […]
Inclement weather: Schools closed in several areas of north Kashmir’s Kupwara till Monday
Srinagar: In view of incessant rains and snowfall, the District Administration Kupwara has ordered the closure of all schools in several area of District Kupwara. District admin has ordered that all schools in Machil, Keran, Budnambal, Kumkadi, Jumagund, and upper areas of Karnah will remain closed till March 17, 2025, a circular issued by the […]
