Dy CM reviews PWD works across Jammu region
Emphasizes adherence to timelines, quality parameters JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of Public Works Department (PWD) projects across the districts of Jammu division. The Deputy Chief Minister stressed the need for accelerating execution of all ongoing developmental projects and ensuring robust infrastructure development across […]
Clerical stronghold paralyze J&K’s Food & Civil Supplies department, allege insiders
Transfers of clerks, store keepers under active consideration: Minister Satish Sharma Srinagar: Clerical-level employees, including storekeepers and multi-tasking staff, are allegedly exerting undue influence over the functioning of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department in several districts of Kashmir, raising serious concerns about administrative control and transparency, sources said. Many of these employees […]
Youth dies after drowning at Rajouri Waterfall
Rajouri/Jammu: A young man drowned after he was swept away by strong currents while taking a bath in a natural waterfall in Rajouri district, while two others were rescued from the rapids, officials said on Sunday. Officials said the body of the deceased was retrieved on Sunday afternoon — on the second day of the […]
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan: Police arrests three Drug Peddlers, launch operation to curb drug abuse
Srinagar: Continuing the drive against drug trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, police arrested three drug peddlers in Awantipora and Anantnag and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that a police party at Aripal during naka at Darganiegund intercepted two suspicious persons. During search, 1.89 […]
House acquired through proceeds of Drug Trafficking attached at Shopian: Police
Srinagar:: As part of its continued crackdown on narcotics-related activities, police in Shopian attached a residential house constructed on land of 06 Marlas valued at ₹3,97,638/- belonging to Sartaj Ahmad Mouchi Son of Mohammad Maqbool Mouchi resident of Shirmal Zainapora. The property was identified as having been acquired through proceeds generated from the illegal trade […]
Police intensifies anti-narcotics drive, arrests alleged drug peddler in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag district on Sunday arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered over 100 grams of charas from his possession as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics across the district, officials said. “Anantnag Police continues crackdown on drug peddlers. During naka checking at Tulkhan Crossing, Bijbehara, one drug peddler was arrested and […]
India to act tough if Pakistan harbours terrorists: Army Chief
New Delhi: In a stern military message to Islamabad, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday said if Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and operate against India, then they have to “decide whether they want to be part of geography or history or not”. At an interactive session hosted by ‘Uniform Unveiled’ at the Manekshaw […]
CM clears ₹72 crore Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla, Rajouri
Projects to strengthen sanitation infrastructure Ensure scientific sewage treatment and improve public health SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla and Rajouri at an estimated cost of ₹37.96 crore and ₹34.43 crore respectively, aimed at strengthening sanitation infrastructure and addressing wastewater management challenges in the two urban […]
Govt approves major cadre review, restructuring in Jal Shakti Department
SRINAGAR: In a significant step aimed at enhancing the water supply, quality monitoring and engineering administration across Jammu and Kashmir, the government has approved a comprehensive cadre review and restructuring of the J&K Engineering (Gazetted) Service of the Jal Shakti Department. The reforms have been sanctioned vide Government Order No. 91-JK(JSD) of 2026 dated 15.05.2026, […]
Property of Hizbul Mujahideen-linked offender seized in Baramulla
Srinagar: A property of a Hizbul Mujahideen-linked proclaimed offender, currently operating from Pakistan, was attached in Baramulla district on Saturday, police said. According to a police spokesperson, the accused was Nadihal Rafiabad-resident Rasid-ud-Din Qureshi. He said Qureshi was booked at the Panzalla Police Station under Section 2/3 of the E&IMCO Act. The Egress and Internal […]