Property of man involved in anti-national activities attached in Sopore
Srinagar: The property of a proclaimed offender involved in anti-national activities was attached on Thursday in Baramulla district north Kashmir, according to police. As part of ongoing efforts against the terror ecosystem, police in the Sopore area attached an immovable property belonging to an absconding suspect linked to an Egress and Internal Movement (Control) Ordinance […]
Div Com reviews preventive measures against bird hazard around Jammu Airport
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review and discuss the measures taken to prevent bird hazards in the vicinity of Jammu Airport. The meeting was attended by Air Officer Commanding, JK & L, AOC Air Force Station Jammu, Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner JMC, Member Secretary, J&K […]
JKBOSE exhorts aspirants to prioritise JEE examination
Assures to reschedule practical exams for affected candidates JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has advised the concerned 12th class students to write JEE examination instead of attending practical examination in case there is a clash in the notified practical examination schedule issued by the BOSE. In a notification, issued here […]
Illegal Mining: Police seizes five vehicles in Ganderbal, Pulwama
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and transportation of minerals, Police have seized five vehicles in Ganderbal and Pulwama, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that in Ganderbal, three tippers were seized for illegal extraction of minor minerals in the jurisdiction of PS Ganderbal, PS Kheerbawani & PS Lar. These vehicles were […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Pulwama
Srinagar: Police in Pulwama apprehended a drug peddler during naka checking at Tahab General Road near the Hostel of Dolphine Paramedical Institute, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that during checking, a suspicious vehicle (Alto 800) bearing registration No. JK03C-9715 was signalled to stop. Upon search of the vehicle, a heroin-like substance weighing about […]
EOW conducts raids in Srinagar, Budgam in COVID-era fund siphoning case
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch in Kashmir on Thursday carried out searches at three locations in Srinagar and Budgam districts in connection with the alleged siphoning of government funds during COVID-19 pandemic by two people. The case was initiated on the basis of a written complaint submitted by Sanjay Kumar Sahu, proprietor […]
Focus on start-up culture to drive JK’s growth: Lt Guv
Says the real instrument of change is a trained, developed professional mind Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the purpose of education is not merely to impart knowledge, but to prepare students for life’s challenges and opportunities. “We should focus on soft skills, research, entrepreneurship, and a startup culture. The education sector […]
Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, and urged citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media or resort to panic buying. LPG supplies remain affected due to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. In a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, […]
Lt Guv, CM greet people on Ram Navami
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, which will be celebrated Thursday, an official spokesman said here In a message, the Lieutenant Governor has said: “On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, I extend my heartiest greetings and best […]
Rumours of fuel shortage amid West Asia tensions trigger panic buying in Kashmir
Long queues at petrol pumps; Div Com Anshul Garg assures adequate supplies, urges public to remain calm Srinagar: Panic buying gripped parts of Kashmir on Wednesday after rumours of a possible fuel shortage—linked to the ongoing tensions in West Asia, particularly involving Iran—sparked anxiety among residents, leading to long queues at petrol pumps across […]