Authorities discuss alternate entry for B&J hospital Barzulla
Measures aimed at decongestion of traffic and improved connectivity for hassle free patient movement SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with the Principal of Government Medical College Srinagar, Dr Iffat Shah and SSP Traffic Srinagar, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat on Saturday conducted a comprehensive spot inspection to review traffic decongestion measures and infrastructure upgradation […]
Police foil drug trafficking attempt in Baramulla, drug peddler held
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Dhobiwan Crossing, intercepted a vehicle (Tavera) bearing registration number JK01BD-2547 driven by Adil Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Dar resident of Hardu Aboora. […]
Police take action against illegal mining in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla Delina intercepted a vehicle (tipper) bearing registration number JK04C-1750 found carrying illegally extracted sand, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that the vehicle was immediately detained and challaned through the officials of the Geology & Mining Department under relevant provisions of law.
Security forces detect, diffuse IED placed on roadside in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Security forces on Saturday destroyed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they detected in Ganderbal district, officials said. The IED was kept inside a bag and placed on the roadside at Gulab Sheikh Mohalla near Kohestan Colony in the district’s Safapora area. The officials said security forces cordoned off the area and traffic was halted. […]
Six lakh lavender free seedlings distributed among 750 farmers in JK, Uttarakhand
Bhaderwah: In a bid to further strengthen lavender cultivation, around six lakh free quality planting material (QPM) seedlings were distributed among 750 farmers in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, an official said on Saturday. The initiative aims at expanding the cultivation of the exotic aromatic crop, enhancing farmers’ income and consolidating the […]
BJP Yuva Morcha protests in Jammu
Seeks Rahul’s apology for ‘shirtless protest’ at AI Summit Jammu: The BJP Yuva Morcha members on Saturday held a demonstration in Jammu to counter the “shirtless protest” by Congress’ youth wing workers at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi a day ago. Led by Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) president Arun […]
KPDCL announces power shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Achabal Cherpora Tapline and 33 KV Harnag Khanabal Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Shangus, Nowgam, Cherpora, 33/0.433 KV and 1.0 MVA DC Residence will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 24 & 26 February 2026.
Police seize prime property of JKNOP in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam on Saturday attached a property of a local residing in Pakistan and operating from there, an officer said. The police have coined the term ‘Jammu and Kashmir Nationals Operating from Pakistan’ or JKNOP for such individuals. A police spokesperson said that in a strong and decisive strike against terror operatives and […]
Army commander inaugurates ‘Banwat Ekta Sthal’ near LoC in Poonch
Jammu: Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Banwat Ekta Sthal’ — a public monument symbolising national pride and sovereignty — near the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The project was completed in a record 45 days and features a towering 105 feet National Flag, the […]
KU to host 21st Convocation on Feb 26, VP C. P. Radhakrishnan to be chief Guest
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) is all set to hold its 21st Convocation on February 26, 2026, at the Convocation Complex of the varsity, marking a significant academic milestone for the institution and its graduating students and scholars. The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and […]