Tractor drivers stage protest in Pulwama against ban on manual sand extraction
Pulwama: A protest sit-in was staged by tractor drivers in the Wahibugh area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday against the ban on extraction of sand and gravel from the Romshi Nallah using tractors. Dozens of tractor operators assembled along the roadside, raising slogans and demanding immediate revocation of the restrictions, which they said […]
Prof. (Dr.) Syeda Afshana Warns Students against ‘Brain Rot’
Urges Meaningful Use of Technology Bandipora: Prof. (Dr.) Syeda Afshana from the Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of Kashmir, Saturday addressed students and faculty at PM Shiri Government Secondary School Laharwalpora, Bandipora, on the theme of media literacy and responsible technology use. Highlighting the growing concern of “brain rot” caused by excessive and unproductive […]
Ladakh secures distinct Aadhaar identity, ‘JK’ tag removed
Leh: Nearly seven years after being carved out as a separate Union territory from the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, Ladakh has finally secured a distinct identity in Aadhaar records, with the ‘Jammu and Kashmir’ label now replaced with ‘Ladakh’. The development, addressing a long-pending public demand, was carried out following the […]
‘Prolonged delay’ in JK statehood restoration unacceptable: Congress
Srinagar: The Congress on Saturday termed the “prolonged delay” in restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir as unacceptable and said the party would continue its fight to safeguard people’s rights. The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) held a review meeting at its office here, attended by coordinators and district presidents from across Kashmir. […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Burzhama Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Danihama, Khimber, Chaterhama, Telbal, Burzhama, Gassu, Shoperbagh, Rahbagh, Batpora and adjoining areas from 10 AM to 03 PM on 12 April 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Rangreth JAKLI Tapline will […]
Army’s White Knight Corps joins 100 days-long anti-drug campaign
Jammu: The White Knight Corps of the Army on Saturday joined the 100-day ‘Nasha Mukht Abhiyan’ led by Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha which aims to eradicate the scourge of addiction from the Union territory, officials said. Chief of Staff (COS) White Knight Corps launched a three-month-long series of public outreach activities as […]
Eight drug peddlers held, contraband substances seized: Police
Srinagar: Police achieved major success by arresting eight drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag, Baramulla and Budgam and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that in Shangus, a raid at the residence of Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh son of Ghulam Rasool Sheikh Resident of Patti […]
Illegal Mining: Police seize 12 vehicles in Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag
Srinagar: Police seized four tractors, two tippers and two JCBs involved in the unauthorized extraction and transportation of minerals across different areas of the district Shopian. Besides, a dumper was also seized in Pulwama, loaded with illegally extracted sand. Moreover, 3 tractors were also seized in Anantnag, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that […]
Khyber Cement Bolsters J&K’s Digital Transformation
Turns Supporting Partner for the Census 2027 Summit Srinagar: Khyber Cement is proud to announce its association as the Supporting Partner for the prestigious Census 2027 Summit: Shaping India’s AI-Driven Future, held in Jammu. The summit, hosted by the Directorate of Census Operations (J&K and Ladakh) and organized by Governance Now, brings together the nation’s […]
Police solves burglary case in Baramulla, accused held
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla solved a burglary case reported in the Hanjiwera area and apprehended the accused involved in the offence, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that on 10th April 2026, Police received a written complaint from a resident of Khore Sheerabad stating therein that during the intervening night of 05/06 April 2026, […]