Police arrests drug peddler in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police in Ganderbal arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession in Gund area of the district, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a surprise naka was laid by Police at Syed Basti Surfraw as part of routine surveillance and anti-narcotics measures. During the checking, one youth coming from […]
Registrar General, Census Commissioner GoI reviews preparations for Census 2027
JAMMU: Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Government of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan Monday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Census 2027 during his exclusive visit to the Directorate of Census Operations Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh at Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The visit was focused on preparation and readiness of the Directorate of Census for conducting the […]
Omar Abdullah welcomes Nepal polls
Says regime change must be people’s choice Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying the formation of governments must be the choice of the people of the country and not the result of external intervention or aerial bombardment. Abdullah said he had suggested reviewing the FIRs and releasing those […]
Women a driving force behind the progress of society: Sakeena Itoo
Addresses International Women’s Day celebrations at Jammu JAMMU: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Saturday remarked that women are playing a transformative role across all sectors and their contribution towards shaping our society is remarkable. The Minister made these remarks while addressing grand International Women’s Day celebrations at Abhinav Theatre […]
Div Com reviews progress of transit accommodation for migrant employees
Over 4100 flats completed across Kashmir, 680 more to be ready by April 2026 SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, Saturday chaired a meeting to review the progress of construction of transit accommodation for migrant employees across Kashmir division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrant), Chief Engineers of KPDCL, […]
Lt greets women on the eve of International Women’s Day
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has greeted the women of Jammu Kashmir on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, which is being celebrated on 8th March. In his message on this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I extend my greetings and felicitations to all my sisters […]
Satish Sharma flags off ‘Nasha Mukt’ Motorcycle rally
Pitches for collective fight against drug menace JAMMU: In a significant initiative aimed at spreading awareness against drug abuse and promoting a healthy society, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), IT, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Saturday flagged off a “Nasha Mukt” motorcycle rally from Jourian […]
Div Com chairs Divisional Level PWMC meeting
Directs strict enforcement of Single Use Plastic ban across Kashmir division SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg Saturday chaired a meeting of the Divisional Level Plastic Waste Management Cell (PWMC) in his office chamber, to discuss measures for elimination of Single Use Plastic (SUP) and to address the issue of plastic pollution in the Union […]
Police seizes nine vehicles for illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police in coordination with officials from the Geology and Mining Department, seized nine vehicles and two JCBs in Baramulla, Ganderbal and Shopian, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that in Baramulla, two tractors were found involved in the unauthorized extraction of minerals from the Dargam nallah. Acting promptly, the team seized both vehicles […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Potushai Nadihal Tap line will be observed due to which power supply to Ajas, SK Bala, Bazipora, Nadihal, Guroora, Argam and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 01 PM on 09 March 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Bemina-Fatehkadal […]