Div Com inaugurates Liaison Officers’ training programme in Jammu
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar inaugurated a two-day “Liaison Officers’ Training cum Refreshers Programme” on the Market for Textile and Clothing (MTC): National Household Survey at the Convention Centre Jammu on Friday. The event was organised by the Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The two-day programme brought together liaison officers from […]
IGP chairs security review meeting ahead of SANJY-2026, other major events
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, chaired a security review meeting to assess preparedness and strengthen security arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026), Muharram observances, and Mela Kheer Bhawani at PCR Kashmir, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that the meeting was attended by the senior officers […]
Police attaches property under NDPS Act in Pulwama
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and its financial networks, Police in Pulwama attached a single-storey residential house worth ₹15.85 lakh belonging to a drug peddler involved in an NDPS case, a police spokesman said Friday. The attached property belongs to Shabir Ahmad Khan son of Ghulam Qadir Khan resident of Karnabal Samboora, […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers
Srinagar: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Police in Ganderbal and Anantnag arrested two drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that the accused, Fayaz Ahmad Khanday son of Abdul Khaliq Khanday resident of Pati Shalbugh, Ganderbal […]
GMC Handwara conducts two-day workshop on Biomedical Research Methodology
Handwara: The Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara, organized a two-day Basic Workshop on Research Methodology for Biomedical Research on June 11–12, a statement issued by the Medical College said. The workshop witnessed active participation from faculty members of GMC Handwara and was enriched by the presence of distinguished resource persons from […]
Seasonal irrigation workers stage protest in Awantipora, seek year-round employment
Pulwama: Demanding year-round employment, job security, and an end to what they described as prolonged exploitation, seasonal employees of the Mechanical Irrigation Division Awantipora, on Friday staged a peaceful sit-in protest and appealed to the authorities to resolve their long-pending issues. The protesting workers assembled at the irrigation office premises in Awantipora and raised slogans […]
Accidental grenade blast injures two soldiers in Poonch
Jammu: Two Army personnel were injured in an accidental grenade blast at LoC in Poonch district on Friday, officials said. They said that an accidental grenade explosion occurred in the forward area along the LoC today during a training exercise. Two army soldiers sustained injuries in the incident. Both the soldiers were immediately shifted to […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Kulgam -Devsar Line will be observed due to which power supply to Chambgund, Devsar, Ashmuji, Kilam, Akhal, Sopat and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 13 & 16 June 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Budgam […]
Online drug network busted in Doda, 2000 intoxcant capsules seized: Police
Jammu: Police on Friday claimed to have busted an online drug supply network in Doda district and seized 2,000 pregabalin capsules meant for illegal distribution. The operation was carried out as part of the ongoing crackdown against drug abuse and illegal trafficking of pharmaceutical intoxicants under the drug-free Jammu and Kashmir campaign. Police said they […]
Man impersonating IB official held in Kathua
Jammu: A man allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was held by police in Kathua district, officials said. The accused was identified as Ankush, a resident of Kathua district, they said. Acting on specific information, police on Thursday morning intercepted a two-wheeler being ridden by the suspect and subjected him to verification. During checking, […]