Property of man involved in anti-national activities attached in Sopore
Srinagar: The property of a proclaimed offender involved in anti-national activities was attached on Thursday in Baramulla district north Kashmir, according to police. As part of ongoing efforts against the terror ecosystem, police in the Sopore area attached an immovable property belonging to an absconding suspect linked to an Egress and Internal Movement (Control) Ordinance […]
Surge of devotees at Vaishno Devi shrine during Navratri
Over 2.69 lakh offered prayers Jammu: Chaitra Navratri has drawn a huge rush of pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, with over 2.69 lakh devotees offering prayers at the cave shrine during the ongoing festival. “The yatra is going on smoothly. There is a huge rush. As many […]
Div Com reviews preventive measures against bird hazard around Jammu Airport
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review and discuss the measures taken to prevent bird hazards in the vicinity of Jammu Airport. The meeting was attended by Air Officer Commanding, JK & L, AOC Air Force Station Jammu, Director Urban Local Bodies Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner JMC, Member Secretary, J&K […]
JKBOSE exhorts aspirants to prioritise JEE examination
Assures to reschedule practical exams for affected candidates JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has advised the concerned 12th class students to write JEE examination instead of attending practical examination in case there is a clash in the notified practical examination schedule issued by the BOSE. In a notification, issued here […]
Neglect shadows Padpawan park in Shopian, locals seek urgent restoration
Shopian: Once envisioned as a vibrant recreational space for residents and a potential attraction for visitors, Padpawan Park in the main market of south Kashmir’s Shopian district today stands in a state of neglect, raising serious concerns among locals about the misuse of public funds and lack of maintenance. Constructed at a significant cost running […]
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 […]