RPF DG reviews security arrangements for Amarnath yatra in Kathua
Jammu: Ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra, Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Sonali Mishra on Friday reviewed security arrangements at railway stations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua and stressed for enhanced coordination among all agencies. The pilgrimage is scheduled to commence on July 3 via the twin routes — the traditional 48-km […]
BJP flags encroachment on KP properties
Seeks grievance redressal camps for displaced employees Jammu: The BJP’s Kashmir Displaced District (KDD) unit on Friday held a series of meetings with district administrations across the valley, seeking the removal of encroachments on properties belonging to Kashmiri Pandits and a dedicated grievance redressal camps for displaced employees of the community. The party’s KDD unit […]
LG Saxena orders ban on single-use plastics, littering across Ladakh
Leh/Jammu: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday ordered a strict ban on identified single-use plastic items and littering across the Union Territory, introducing a stringent enforcement framework that imposes hefty penalties on violators as a major push to protect Ladakh’s fragile Himalayan ecosystem. Under the new regulations, individuals, commercial establishments and institutions, including […]
Three terror associates held with explosive substances in Shopian
Srinagar: Three persons were arrested after explosive substances and Hizbul Mujahideen posters were allegedly recovered from their possession in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said on Friday. Police recovered two grenades, 2.5 kgs of PEK (plastic explosive kirkee), four mobile phones, and posters related to the terrorist outfit from the three persons at Pudsoo area […]
Four J&K private institutes served notices for running ‘unapproved’ healthcare courses
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir State Allied and Healthcare Council (SAHC) has issued show-cause notices to four private institutes for allegedly conducting allied and healthcare programmes without obtaining mandatory approvals from competent authorities. The institutes named in the notices include Boston Institute of Medical Science and Technology, Pulwama; NIMS- Lawaypora Srinagar; MM College of Paramedical […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Anantnag, Handwara
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag and Handwara achieved another success by arresting two drug peddlers, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a drug peddler was arrested in the Bijbehara area and contraband substance was recovered from his possession. During a routine police operation conducted during the night, Police apprehended one individual identified as Tariq […]
Historic display of communal harmony as sacred Havan resumes in Murran Pulwama after 36 years
Muslims join pandits in religious ceremony; celebrates spirit of brotherhood and coexistence Pulwama: In a remarkable display of communal harmony and mutual respect, a sacred Havan ceremony was held in Murran village after a gap of 36 years, marking an emotional and historic moment for the local community. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from both […]
Khyber Cement regrets accident at Khonmoh Plant
Says Injured Employees Receiving Medical Care Srinagar: Khyber Cement is deeply saddened to report that an unfortunate accident occurred on 18th June 2026, at its manufacturing plant in Khonmoh, at around 9 PM, resulting in injuries to few employees, a statement issued by the organisation said. Emergency response protocols were activated immediately following the incident, […]
Police dismantles terror support network in Kishtwar, two held
Jammu: Police has arrested two suspected terror associates in Kishtwar district as part of an ongoing crackdown on anti-national elements and support networks aiding local terrorists, officials said on Friday. With two more arrests, the total number of the arrests in the case has gone up four, they said. The arrests were made in connection […]
Pakistani national who inadvertently crossed LoC repatriated
Srinagar: A Pakistani national has been repatriated six days after crossing the Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the Army said on Friday. The Pakistani national had inadvertently crossed over into India on June 12. “A Pakistani national, Asad Khan, a resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), who was apprehended in Simari village, Kupwara, […]