CS compliments civil administration, police for smooth conduct of LS polls

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, J&K Atal Dulloo Saturday complimented both the civil administration and police for working tirelessly and ensuring peaceful and smooth conduct of parliamentary elections in Jammu & Kashmir. On the culmination of the 6th & last phase of Lok Sabha election in J&K, Chief Secretary hailed the high voter turn-out during all the […]
Mining resources hold huge potential
By: Deanna Kemp, John Burton The Australian mining industry was promised billions of dollars in last week’s federal budget to boost critical minerals such as lithium, copper and rare earth metals. This includes tax incentives, an innovation fund and money for Geoscience Australia to map these resources. Local investment in critical minerals mining and processing […]
Police arrests a notorious drug peddler in Pulwama
Srinagar: Police in Pulwama arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession. A vehicle used in the crime has also been seized, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK13H-0836 at a checkpoint established at Gangoo Crossing. During search, 7.58 grams of […]
Police books notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police booked a woman notorious drug smuggler under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla after obtaining formal detention order from competent authority, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that the notorious woman drug smuggler identified as Muskaan Begum wife of Irfan Ahmad Sheikh resident of Dewanbagh Baramulla has been booked under PIT-NDPS Act after […]
Police destroys Poppy cultivation in Handwara
Srinagar: Police along with civil administration launched a special drive against illegal cultivation of Poppy in Bonibath Vilgam Handwara, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 32/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Vilgam and investigation has been initiated, he added.
Police books miscreant under PSA in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla booked a person identified as Bilal Ahmad Shalla @Jana son of Ghulam Qadir resident of Stadium Colony Baramulla under Public Safety Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent Authority, a police spokesman said Saturday. The booked person has been detained and subsequently lodged in District Jail Udhampur, he said.
Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha Election: ECI establishes 163 special polling stations to enhance electoral experience
SRINAGAR: With an aim to ensure maximum voter participation besides making the electoral process pleasant and enriching, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had established 163 special polling stations of different categories for voters in Anantnag- Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency (PC) which went for polling today in the sixth phase and last phase of general elections […]
DDC Reasi reviews working of District Industries Centre
Emphasises Industrialization, maximum sponsorship under Self employment schemes REASI: District Development Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan Saturday chaired a meeting to review the working of District Industries Centre, Reasi. DDC asked the functionaries to explore the scope of industrialization in the least touched areas of the district. DIC General Manager Mohammed Anwar Banday, gave a detailed power […]
DC Kathua inaugurates Inter-Zone District Level Sports Tourney
KATHUA: The District Sports Stadium in Kathua buzzed with excitement as the Inter-Zone District Level Tournament for U14 and U17 boys and girls commenced Saturday. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, who officially declared the tournament open. While interacting with young athletes, Dr. Minhas emphasized the importance of sports in […]
CEO-SSCL reviews progress of ongoing projects in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The CEO SSCL, Dr. Owais Ahmed Saturday conducted an extensive review of the ongoing projects viz. Traditional Souq Market, Craft Center, Jehangir Chowk Junction and Balidan Stambh at Pratap Park under SSCL in Srinagar District to ensure their timely completion and successful implementation. The Traditional Souq Market and Craft Center, a vibrant hub for […]