Illegal Mining: Police seizes five vehicles in Ganderbal, Pulwama
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining and transportation of minerals, Police have seized five vehicles in Ganderbal and Pulwama, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that in Ganderbal, three tippers were seized for illegal extraction of minor minerals in the jurisdiction of PS Ganderbal, PS Kheerbawani & PS Lar. These vehicles were […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Pulwama
Srinagar: Police in Pulwama apprehended a drug peddler during naka checking at Tahab General Road near the Hostel of Dolphine Paramedical Institute, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that during checking, a suspicious vehicle (Alto 800) bearing registration No. JK03C-9715 was signalled to stop. Upon search of the vehicle, a heroin-like substance weighing about […]
EOW conducts raids in Srinagar, Budgam in COVID-era fund siphoning case
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch in Kashmir on Thursday carried out searches at three locations in Srinagar and Budgam districts in connection with the alleged siphoning of government funds during COVID-19 pandemic by two people. The case was initiated on the basis of a written complaint submitted by Sanjay Kumar Sahu, proprietor […]
CS reviews progress of Tawi Artificial Lake and Riverfront Development Projects
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the Tawi Artificial Lake and Riverfront Development Project in Jammu. The review covered key components including riverfront development works, barrage construction, sewerage interception, and protection measures being executed under the Smart City initiative. The meeting was attended by the […]
Mission SKILL to reshape J&K’s skilling landscape: Dy CM
Affirms focus on skilled, future-ready workforce for sustainable job opportunities JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary spearheaded a crucial stakeholders’ workshop, “Mission SKILL – Transforming the Skilling Ecosystem,” at Jammu’s Convention Centre, marking a significant stride towards revolutionizing J&K’s skill development landscape. The high-level event, organized by the Directorate of Skill Development, was aimed to […]
Security review, border areas inspection conducted in Kathua
Jammu: Kathua Senior Superintendent of Police Mohita Sharma on Wednesday conducted an extensive security review and inspection of border areas in the district and directed police to carry out frequent search operations in nursery areas to check for suspicious movement. Accompanied by operations officers, the Kathua SSP toured several border police posts, nurseries and adjoining […]
Javid Dar inaugurates State-of-the-Art Small Ruminant Hospital at Lal Mandi
Vows support for livestock growth SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, Wednesday inaugurated the state-of-the-art Small Ruminant Hospital Complex at Lal Mandi, Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in strengthening veterinary infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the gathering, the Minister described the facility as a major step towards […]
GMC Srinagar hosts Groundbreaking Bariatric Surgery Workshop
Srinagar: Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar’s Post Graduate Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery successfully organized a PACE Program on Bariatric Surgery, featuring a live operative workshop. The event set new benchmarks in surgical excellence, showcasing cutting-edge laparoscopic and metabolic techniques. Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan ,Principal/Dean GMC Srinagar, inaugurated the program, praising the department’s […]
Work going on at snail’s pace on Jawaharpora Lam-Soinad road, allege locals
Residents demand urgent acceleration, relocation of low-lying transformer Pulwama: The residents of Jawaharpora Lam and Soinad in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed strong resentment over the slow pace of construction work on a vital road being developed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), urging authorities to expedite the project without further delay. […]
J&K Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026
Rana advocates bold youth engagement in democratic processes JAMMU: The JK-Round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, was held at the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today with participation of young leaders to shape the nation’s future. Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, […]