BSF constable dies of ‘Cardiac arrest’ in Handwara
Handwara: A Border Security Forces’ Constable died of a suspected cardiac arrest here on Friday afternoon, officials said. They said that one Constable identified as Patil of 91 Batallion stationed at Naugam was found dead, leading to speculation that he has died due to cardiac arrest. “To allay any doubts, the body has been sent […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Budgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Yarikhah near Kralpathri crossing intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot after noticing the police party but was apprehended tactfully. […]
DC reviews implementation of self employment generation schemes
RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal Friday reviewed the implementation of self-employment generation schemes in the district. The schemes reviewed included those of Women Development Corporation, Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Cooperatives, Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Corporation, and others. During the meeting, DC took stock of the progress made under these schemes and […]
Deputy Commissioner Rajouri sees off batch of 161 Hajj pilgrims
RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal Friday bid farewell to a group of 161 Haj pilgrims who embarked on their spiritual journey to the holy city of Mecca. The pilgrims gathered at EidGah Masjid Rajouri where emotions were high as family members, friends, and well-wishers gathered to see off the pilgrims. The Deputy Commissioner, along […]
Srinagar emerges as Top Performing District in J&K under ABDP, APDP
SRINAGAR: Continuing its endeavour on the Developmental front, the Srinagar District has been Ranked as Top Performing District under Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme (APDP) and Aspirational Block Development Programme(ABDP) for the year 2022-23. The District has also scored First Rank under District Good Governance Index (DGGI)3.0 among all the 10 Districts of the Kashmir Division. […]
Amarnath Yatra: IG CRPF, Srinagar Sector conducts security review of routes and camps
Srinagar: In run a up to the highly anticipated Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2023, which is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of devotees from all over the country, Ajay Kumar Yadav, IG, Srinagar Sector undertook a rigorous security review of the designated routes and camps to ensure the safety and well-being of all pilgrims […]
Director Estates inspects works on residential complexes
SRINAGAR: Director Estates Kashmir, Tariq Ganie, Thursday visited several residential areas in Srinagar to assess progress on various ongoing works there. The visit was aimed to oversee development and maintenance activities being carried out at various locations within the city by the Estates Department. Accompanied by senior officers and engineers besides officials from the department, […]
SIU attaches property of Pakistan-based HM terrorist: Officials
Kupwara: The State Investigation Unit (SIU) wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached property under ULA (P) Act of a Pakistan-based Hizb-ul-Mujhaideen terrorist at Diver Lalpora Lolab in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. They saidS that the property of one Almas Rizwan Khan, son of Mohammad Anwar Khan, resident of Muqam-e-Shareef Dar, […]
Man held for sexually harassing minor relative, booked under POCSO Act: Police
Srinagar: Police on Thursday arrested a 48 year-old man for allegedly sexually harassing 13 year old female relative in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. In a tweet, Srinagar police wrote, “One Mushtaq Ahmad Khan(48 Yrs) S/o Ghulam Ahmad Khan R/o Housing Colony Chanapora arrested for sexually harassing a minor female relative. FIR 40/ 2023 in POCSO […]
Woman falls off bridge, dies in Rajouri
Rajouri: A 48-year-old woman died after falling off a bridge in Rajouri on Thursday morning, officials said. They said that while crossing the bridge a woman slipped and fell into a rivulet in Kandi area. Soon after, a rescue operation was launched at the site and the body of the woman recovered later on, they […]
