CS pushes for robust tracking for lifelong rehabilitation of victims
Calls institutional support key to realise ‘Nasha Mukt J&K’ JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior officers to deliberate upon and give shape to a robust mechanism for rehabilitation and reintegration of drug abuse victims across the districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home; […]
73 licences disqualified, 56 vehicles blacklisted under NDPS cases
Srinagar: Authorities in the Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir have disqualified driving licences of 73 persons and blacklisted 56 vehicles allegedly involved in narcotic cases. “Acting firmly against offenders, the driving licences of 73 accused involved in narcotics cases have been disqualified. In addition, 56 vehicles have been blacklisted by the Regional Transport Office, […]
CM rules out Article 370 link to Amarnath Yatra facilities
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Amarnath pilgrimage had always been facilitated by Kashmiri Muslims and would continue to do so in the future. Abdullah made the remarks in response to Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma’s claim that the government’s special provision for improving facilities for the Amarnath pilgrims was possible only […]
CM hopes work on Tulbul navigation, Chenab water projects will begin soon: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed hope that work on the Tulbul navigation project and the diversion of Chenab river water to provide drinking water to Jammu will begin soon. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, the CM said that the state government is working with the Centre to start these projects following the […]
Jammu Police files FIR over immigration violations at spa
Jammu: Police on Tuesday filed a First Information Report against persons running a spa here and detained several individuals after a raid linked to immigration law violations and alleged “illegal” activities, officials said. The action comes after a raid at the Shine Spa Centre in the Narwal area, they said. According to the police, the […]
Two drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday arrested two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. A team from Pattan police station, during patrolling, intercepted a suspicious person moving from Kakapora towards Khore-Sheerabad, a police spokesman said. During search, 28 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from the possession of the suspect, […]
J&K enter maiden Ranji Trophy semifinals after Auqib Nabi’s 12-wicket haul
Indore: Fuelled by pacer Auqib Nabi’s heroics, Jammu & Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time since their maiden appearance 67 years ago with a 56-run win over former champions Madhya Pradesh here on Monday. The 29-year-old pacer stole the show with a career-best 12-wicket haul, making a strong case for […]
Two, including juvenile arrested for stealing electronic gadgets
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested two persons, including a juvenile, for allegedly breaking into a shop and stealing electronic gadgets and mobile phones in Shopian district, officials said here. In his complaint to the Shopian police station, Mohammad Altaf Wani alleged that last Saturday night, unknown persons had broken into his electronics shop and stolen […]
Kashmir fruit growers welcome crop insurance scheme
Urge government to ensure ground-level implementation Pulwama: Fruit growers across Kashmir Valley have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce and strengthen the Crop Insurance Scheme for horticulture, calling it a long-pending relief for a sector that forms the backbone of the region’s rural economy. However, orchardists have strongly cautioned the administration against limiting the scheme […]
Police solves theft case in Pulwama, accused held
Srinagar: Police in Pulwama achieved a significant breakthrough in FIR No. 18/26 registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) by recovering stolen property and arresting the accused involved in the commission of crime, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that during the course of investigation, the stolen property (cable), which had […]