Hokersar Wetland doing overwhelmingly better with impactful habitat interventions
Department of Wildlife Protection refutes misleading claims SRINAGAR: In the wake of a recent article published in a daily Newspaper, titled “World Famous Hokersar Water Body Facing Grave Encroachment Threat”, the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir Government, has issued a detailed clarification, categorically denying the allegations of ongoing or unchecked encroachment in the […]
Zakat Foundation of India Launches free online prep course for Job Exams
New Delhi: Zakat Foundation of India (ZFI) has launched an important initiative titled “PrepAhead”, a free online preparatory course aimed at students of Jammu and Kashmir aspiring for future competitive and job examinations, including the Civil Services. The program offers completely free classes in General Studies, Mathematical Aptitude and Reasoning and IT- essential components of […]
Chitragam-Drawini road in shambles, authorities in deep slumber: Locals
Shopian: The dilapidated condition of the Chitragam-Drawini road in Chitragam tehsil of South Kashmir’s Shopian district has triggered strong resentment among residents of several villages including Chitragam, Bandpawa, Thokerpora, Gund Darvesh, and Drawini. The locals accuse the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department of gross negligence and inaction. Residents said that the road has never been […]
Police books three drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police in Sopore booked three habitual drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS Act) for their persistent involvement in narcotics trade. The accused have been lodged in different jails; Abdul Hamid Lone son of Mohammad Ramzan Lone resident of Tujjar Sharief, is presently lodged […]
ACB arrests Patwari for accepting bribe
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to trapped and arrested a Patwari from Patwar Halqa Dansal, Jammu for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 20,000. A spokesman in a statement issued here said that the ACB received a complaint alleging therein that public servant identified as Chuni Lal, Patwari Patwar Halqa […]
Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath shrine
Jammu: A batch of over 2,800 pilgrims left Jammu on Friday for the cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas. Escorted by CRPF and police personnel, the 23rd batch of 2,896 pilgrims, including 2,505 men and 314 women, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here in 117 vehicles for the twin base camps […]
CS discusses key highway projects with NHAI Chief
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday held a meeting with the Chairperson of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Santosh Kumar Yadav, to review the status and expedite the implementation of critical highway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The NHAI Chairperson, who called on the Chief Secretary at the Civil Secretariat, was accompanied […]
Div Com, IGP review arrangements for Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2025
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar alongside Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for smooth and secure conduct of Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2025. The meeting was attended by DIG Traffic, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, SSP Kishtwar, MD JPDCL, Secretary Culture, officials from Tourism, Transport, Health […]
Police destroys Wild Cannabis in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police in Ganderbal launched a massive destruction drive against Wild Cannabis (Bhung) Cultivation at Treesa and adjoining areas and destroyed wild cannabis spread over vast area of land, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that the drive was conducted with police personnel dedicatedly taking part in the exercise. The local Youth also actively […]
Police in Sopore attached property used for harbouring terrorists
Srinagar: In a major action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, police in Sopore attached a residential property for its use in providing shelter and logistical support to terrorists involved in unlawful and anti-national activities, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that the property comprises a single-storey residential house along with land measuring 3 […]
