Police attach properties of drug peddlers in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 25: Police on Saturday attached immovable properties worth around ₹3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers as part of its ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, officials said. The action was taken under Section 68-F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in connection with a case registered at Police Station […]
CIK officials raid Central Jail Sgr, Digital devices seized
Srinagar, Apr 25: Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday conducted searches inside Central Jail Srinagar in connection with a terror-linked case and recovered digital devices, officials said. The searches were carried out following a warrant issued by a court designated under the NIA Act in connection with FIR No. […]
EC orders suspension of 5 police officers in Bengal for ‘serious misconduct’ during polls
Kolkata, Apr 25 (PTI) The Election Commission has directed the West Bengal government to suspend five police officials in Diamond Harbour and initiate disciplinary action against them, for “serious misconduct” and allegedly failing to maintain neutrality during the assembly polls, officials said on Saturday. In a communication to the state chief secretary, the poll panel […]
Woman dies at GMC Anantnag, family alleges negligence
Srinagar, Apr 25: A 55-year-old woman from Srigufwara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district died at the Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag on Friday evening, triggering allegations of medical negligence by her family and subsequent unrest within the hospital premises. According to the details, the deceased, identified as Khajida, had initially been taken to a local […]
Legislators, deputations call on CM Omar Abdullah, highlight constituency issues
JAMMU, APR 24: Several legislators and deputations today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here and apprised him of a range of issues concerning their respective constituencies, seeking timely intervention and resolution. MLA Ramnagar Sunil Bharadwaj, MLA Habbakadal Shamim Firdous, MLA Budhal Javaid Iqbal, MLA Kokernag Zaffar Ali Khatana, MLA Thanamandi Muzaffar Iqbal Khan and […]
Lieutenant Governor Leads Nasha-Mukt J&K Campaign in Reasi
JAMMU, APR 24: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today launched ‘Drug-Free J&K Campaign’ in Reasi, urging communities, institutions, and individuals alike to unite in the fight against drug abuse, a crisis he warned is eroding the very foundations of society from within. The Lieutenant Governor appealed for a broad based people’s movement while highlighting that […]
Rare male musk deer rescued in Gurez; black bear captured alive in Bandipora
Srinagar, Apr 24: In two major wildlife operations on Friday, the Wildlife Department rescued a rare male musk deer near the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez Valley and captured a black bear alive in Bandipora town, officials said. An official said the musk deer, locally known as “Roose Kat”, was rescued from Wanpora village […]
Police book six under PSA over recent student protest violence in Sopore
Srinagar, Apr 24: Police have booked six persons under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for their alleged involvement in vandalism and public disorder during a recent student protest in this north Kashmir town, officials said on Friday. An official said that those detained have been identified as Umar Akbar Hajam, Salman Ahmed Shala, Altaf Ahmed […]
Terror funding case: NIA attaches accused’s property in Budgam
Srinagar, Apr 24: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday attached a parcel of land belonging to an accused currently in its custody in connection with a terror-related case registered in Jammu. An official said that the action was carried out by an NIA team headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Panchkach Agarwal. He said […]
Union Minister Mandaviya launches ESIC hospital, promises expanded healthcare, training opportunities
Srinagar, Apr 24: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday inaugurated a 100-bed ESIC hospital in Budgam district, saying the facility will provide comprehensive healthcare services to workers and their families. The minister said the hospital has been constructed at a cost of around Rs 165 crore and will ensure free treatment for insured persons under […]