Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Budgam and recovered psychotropic substance from his possession. Besides, recovered contraband substance from a minor during checking at a checkpoint in Kupwara, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that in Budgam, a police party at a checkpoint established at village Badran apprehended a suspicious person carrying a […]
Assembly Elections-2024: DEO Bandipora reviews Poll Preparedness
Stresses for meticulous poll activities to facilitate a smooth electoral process BANDIPORA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Bandipora on Wednesday convened a review meeting at the Mini Secretariat, to evaluate the poll preparedness for the upcoming assembly elections in the district. During the meeting, the DEO assessed preparations Assembly Constituency (AC) wise, receiving feedback from […]
Police Observer Pulwama conducts extensive visit to Pampore & Tral Constituencies
PULWAMA: Akhilesh Kumar, the Police Observer for Pulwama, conducted an extensive visit to the Pampore and Tral Assembly Constituencies to review the security arrangements and ensure the preparedness of various polling stations and related facilities ahead of the upcoming elections. During the visit, the Police Observer inspected several polling booths across both constituencies, assessing their […]
DEO Pulwama chairs comprehensive meeting with ROs & Nodal Officers
PULWAMA: The District Election Officer (DEO) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the Returning Officers (ROs) and Nodal Officers to review the ongoing election preparedness across the district. The meeting, held in a hybrid mode with the participation of RO Pampore and Tral virtually, focused on various crucial aspects, including […]
SVEEP: Nukad Natak & Cycle Rally organised at Imam Sahib and Zainapora
SHOPIAN: In order to create awareness among public regarding the importance of exercising their franchise, mega SVEEP activities were organised today by District Nodal Officer SVEEP/ Media at Imamsahib and Zainapora areas of Zainapora AC. The events witnessed huge participation of the general public, students, teachers, shopkeepers and street vendors. At Imamsahib, the programme started […]
Lt Governor’s greetings on Teachers’ Day
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, has greeted the teachers on the eve of Teachers’ Day. In a message, the Lt Governor said, “On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, I extend my heartiest greetings and felicitations to all the teachers. Tributes to great educationist, philosopher and former President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ji […]
Loses due to hailstorm: Fruit growers reiterate demand for crop insurance scheme

Srinagar: Fruit growers in south Kashmir’s Kulgam and Shopian districts have appealed to the administration for compensation after a hailstorm caused extensive damage to their crops on Monday evening. The destruction has once again prompted calls for the government to implement a crop insurance scheme. The heavy hailstorm devastated the harvest-ready apple crops in dozens […]