Rana lays foundation for Tawi embankment works; hails river as Jammu’s pride
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, Friday laid the foundation stone for two important flood protection projects along River Tawi aimed at strengthening the riverbanks and safeguarding vulnerable areas from future flood risks. The projects included restoration of the earthen embankment on the left bank of […]
DC Kulgam visits EMRS Tangmarg
Reviews progress on Hostel, Principal’s Residence KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam Friday visited Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Tangmarg to take stock of the functioning of the institution and review the progress of ongoing infrastructure works. During the visit, the DC inspected various sections of the school and assessed the facilities being provided […]
Director SEK conducts surprise visits across several Schools in Srinagar
Emphasizes discipline, Staff Attendance, strict adherence to Academic Calendar SRINAGAR: Director of School Education Kashmir (SEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani, Friday conducted a series of early morning surprise inspections across several schools in Srinagar within the first half hour of their opening, with a focus on ensuring punctuality, discipline, and institutional accountability. During the visits, the […]
Water Supply to remain disrupted in several parts of Srinagar due to repair works on Sindh Power Canal
SRINAGAR: Executive Engineer, Water Supply Master Plan, Division Srinagar has informed that due to urgent repair works on the Sindh Power Canal, scheduled to be carried out by the Civil Investigation & Design Wing of JKPDC, Kashmir, at Ganderbal on April 06, 2026, the raw water supply to Water Treatment Plants at Alusteng and Rangil […]
Srinagar admin issues advisory amid adverse weather forecast
Srinagar: Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions and an adverse forecast, the District Administration Srinagar on Friday issued public advisory cautioning residents against non-essential movement and urging strict adherence to safety measures. The advisory, issued by the Office of the District Magistrate Srinagar, says that intermittent light to moderate rainfall, with snowfall over higher reaches, accompanied […]
ACB files chargesheet against Uri Naib Tehsildar, Patwari in bribery trap case
Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu & Kashmir on Friday said it has filed a chargesheet against a Naib Tehsildar and a Patwari from Uri in Baramulla district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe to provide revenue documents. Officials said one of the accused was caught red-handed while accepting Rs 50,000 during a […]
Police solves theft case in Awantipora, two held
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora solved a theft case and arrested two accused persons involved in the crime, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that on Thursday a person identified as Nazir Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Noorpora lodged a written complaint stating that during the intervening night of 01/02 April 2026, […]
Police arrest drug peddler in Pulwama
Srinagar: Police in Pulwama arrested a drug peddler and recovered Contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Eid Gah area of Pulwama intercepted a suspicious person. During his personal search, approximately 52 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from his possession. […]
Young Philanthropist support students of PM SHRI GSS Laharwalpora
Bandipora: A young philanthropist and entrepreneur, Arshad Khan from Kaloosa, donated two dozen pairs of shoes to the students of PM SHRI Government Secondary School Laharwalpora. The contribution, valued at ₹10,000, aims to support students and encourage a sense of dignity and confidence among them. The shoes were formally handed over to the students in […]
PoK will ‘reintegrate with India soon’: AIIO Chief
Srinagar: Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, on Friday said Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would “very soon” be reintegrated with India. “I want to say one thing to our neighbouring country from standing here in Kashmir that PoK, which is an integral part of India, will definitely rejoin India because the […]