Changing identities, changing society
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh Recent discussions in India on the changing relationship between gender identity, science, and society have sparked a new debate. Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, embarking on a new life after undergoing gender-affirming surgery has become not just a personal event but a subject of social, scientific, and ethical […]
Police arrest five absconders evading arrest in multiple cases
Jammu: Police have arrested five absconders in Poonch district who had been evading arrest for years in connection with multiple criminal cases, officials said. The accused was identified as Basharat Hussain. Mohammad Iqbal, Ghulam Ahmed, Mohammad Sharief and Mohammad Akram, all residents of Surankote. Basharat Hussain was wanted in connection with a case registered in […]
DIG reviews security, operational preparedness in border areas of Kathua
Jammu: The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Shiv Kumar Sharma, on Tuesday undertook a comprehensive visit to the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district and reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of police forces in the region. The DIG of Jammu-Samba-Kathua (JSK) range visited the sensitive areas in the region along with […]
Katra-Amritsar Vande Bharat train to now run via Gurdaspur-Batala: Officials
Jammu: The Indian Railways will soon operate the Vande Bharat Express train from Katra in J-K to Amritsar in Punjab via Gurdaspur and Batala instead of Jalandhar, officials said. The premium train will depart from the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 6:40 am and reach Amritsar at 11:40 am the same day. On the […]
International Day of Forests: Rana calls for collective action to push, promote forest conservation
JAMMU: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana Tuesday called for collective and sustained efforts to protect forests across Jammu & Kashmir, underscoring their indispensable role in sustaining life, preserving biodiversity and ensuring a secure future. The Minister was speaking as the chief guest at a function held at the […]
Formalities underway to hold Panchayat polls in J&K: Javid Dar
Srinagar: Senior Jammu and Kashmir Minister, Javid Ahmad Dar on Tuesday said the government is prepared to conduct panchayat elections in the Union Territory, adding that procedural requirements are being completed. Dar said necessary arrangements are being put in place for the polls. “We are ready for the panchayat elections. Some formalities are needed and […]
Six drug peddlers arrested in Udhampur and Samba
Jammu: Six alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Udhampur and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Mahandeep Singh, Suresh Kumar and Vikram Kumar were separately intercepted by police checking parties at Manwal Chowk in Majalta, Circular road near Devika and Gole Mela, leading to recovery of heroin from their possession, a […]
Police solves three theft cases in Budgam, accused held
Srinagar: Police in Budgam solved three theft cases, arrested the accused, and recovered stolen property worth approximately ₹6 lakhs, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that police received multiple complaints regarding theft incidents over the past few months. Accordingly, FIR Nos. 31/2026, 34/2026, and 50/2026 were registered, and investigation were initiated. During the investigation, […]
Police arrests six drug peddlers, recovers contraband substances
Srinagar: Police arrested six drug peddlers in Anantnag, Pulwama, Awantipora and Budgam, a police spokesman said Tuesday adding that contraband substances were recovered from their possession. He said that in Anantnag, a police party at a checkpoint established at Dara Shikwa Crossing, Bijbehara apprehended two individuals identified as Mudasir Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Rahman […]
283 Panchayats Declared TB-Free in Budgam on World TB Day
Budgam: In a significant push towards eliminating tuberculosis, the District Administration Budgam, in collaboration with the District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC), marked World TB Day 2026 with a grand felicitation ceremony here on Tuesday, declaring 283 panchayats as TB-free. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, who chaired the event at Sheikh-ul-Alam Hall, also formally launched […]