Police attach properties worth Rs 1 crore under NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police in Kashmir attached properties worth more than one crore rupees under the NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) in three separate cases, officials said on Thursday. Police in Anantnag district attached a residential house and a car, valued at Rs 80 lakh, belonging to an alleged drug peddler, Imran Ahmad Wani, under […]
US needs to control Israel for ceasefire’s success: Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran. He also said that Pakistan, who facilitated peace talks between the warring nations, has done what others could not. “The US should exert some control over Israel. The way they […]
Class 9, Global Stage: Srinagar teen gets international role without a degree
15-year-old from Green Valley Educational Institute breaks convention as skill-based learning opens global doors Srinagar: In a Valley where lakhs of educated youth await opportunities, a 15-year-old Class 9 student has rewritten the narrative. Tauha, a student of Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI), has secured a role with Chinar Quantum AI—without a degree or formal […]
Man detained under PSA in Kathua for anti-national activities
Jammu: A man allegedly involved in anti-national activities has been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Kathua district, police officials said. The accused has been identified as Romelu Singh. Police said the accused is a history-sheeter and involved in anti-national activities. Singh has been lodged in the Jammu district jail.
Police arrests four drug peddlers in Sopore, Budgam
Srinagar: Police apprehended four drug peddlers in three separate incidents in Sopore and Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that during naka checking at Hadipora, Rafiabad, a suspicious individual was intercepted and apprehended. Upon personal search, poppy straw-like substance was recovered and seized as per due […]
Police arrests three gamblers in Shopian, stake money seized
Srinagar: Police in Shopian arrested three gamblers and seized stake money from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that during routine patrolling near Sugan Orchards Turkwangam, police party apprehended three individuals who were found indulging in gambling on the spot. The accused have been identified as Bashir Ahmad Ganie son of Ghulam […]
Awareness programme on Drug Abuse held at Boys Middle School Kaloosa
Bandipora: An awareness programme under the IEC initiative titled ‘Say No to Drugs’ was organized Thursday at Boys Middle School Kaloosa with the objective of addressing one of the most alarming challenges faced by the younger generation. The programme was convened by Hilal Ahmad Reshi, Coordinator of IEC programme, along with officials of Municipal Council […]
JDA conducts anti-encroachment
Retrieves 8 Kanal land at two locations JAMMU: Jammu Development Authority (JDA) Thursday carried out a major anti-encroachment and demolition drive on its land at Rathore Dhok (Dhok Waziran), Nagrota and Sidhra near security headquarters. The drive was carried out with the active support of the District Administration. At Rathore Dhok (Dhok Waziran)-Nagrota, one unauthorized […]
Fire breaks out at bus stand in Kupwara, seven buses damaged
Srinagar: Seven buses were damaged as a fire broke out at the main bus stand in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Thursday. No casualties have been reported in the incident that took place on Wednesday night. Firefighting operations were immediately launched and after several hours of sustained efforts, the fire was successfully brought […]
Traffic restored on Jmu-Sgr highway
Jammu: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was restored on Thursday after clearance of landslides that had left roads blocked in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir for the past two days. The strategic 270-km highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was blocked by multiple landslides early Monday. […]