Police arrests five drug peddlers in Awantipora, Kulgam in south Kashmir
Srinagar: Police arrested five drug peddlers in Awantipora and Kulgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Kaigam Crossing, intercepted two suspicious individuals. Upon search, 315 grams of Charas like substance (in shape of Sticks) was recovered from their […]
Police arrests four persons and seized three vehicles in Awantipora
Illegal extraction and transportation of minerals Srinagar: Police in Awantipora intensified efforts to combat illegal mining activities and has seized three vehicles and arrested four persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party seized three tippers bearing registration numbers JK03D-0473, JK03B-9010 & JK03B- […]
Police arrests two impersonators for extorting money in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora have arrested two individuals who were posing as being closely connected to authorities and extorting money from the public, a police spokesman said Thursday. The arrests came after a complaint was lodged by Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Rasool Dar, a resident of Naristan, who reported that the accused were […]
Rana calls for community driven conservation, biodiversity management in J&K
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 SRINAGAR: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, exhorted the people to contribute vigorously towards preserving the natural habitats, reducing pollution and promoting sustainable living to ensure a thriving planet for future generations. He called for community driven conservation and biodiversity management in J&K, ensuring harmony […]
Police solve theft case in Budgam, three accused arrested
Srinagar: Police in Budgam successfully solved a theft case by arresting three accused persons and recovering stolen property from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that police received a written complaint from Manzoor Ahmad Chopan, son of Habib-ul-lah Chopan, resident of Bonen Chadoora, regarding the theft of tyres, batteries, and other vehicle […]
Lt Guv releases collection of Hindi poetry
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday released a collection of Hindi poetry “Rubaroo” penned by Late Ramesh Arora. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to former MLC and senior BJP Leader Ramesh Arora and recalled his contribution to the literary world. Family members of Ramesh Arora were also present on the occasion at Raj Bhavan.
Needed a comprehensive afforestation plan

Like many other parts of the country Jammu and Kashmir too is witnessing a spike in temperatures and as a result a heat wave is being felt in this part of the world as well. The region which was otherwise known as the most serene and cool place across India is witnessing a huge change […]