SEC to review poll preparedness for J&K Panchayat, DDC elections on June 3-4
Srinagar: The State Election Commission (SEC) has scheduled high-level meetings on June 3 and 4 to review poll preparedness for Panchayat and District Development Council (DDC) elections in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said. State Election Commissioner Shantmanu will chair separate meetings with election authorities from the Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The Jammu division review […]
Father feared dead after saving son from drowning in Lidder River at Pahalgam
Pahalgam: A man from Srinagar was feared dead after reportedly jumping into the Lidder River near Langanbal area of Pahalgam to save his son from drowning, triggering a rescue operation involving police, SDRF teams and local residents. The incident occurred amid distressing circumstances involving a Srinagar family visiting the area, with witnesses saying the father […]
Drug peddler held in Kathua, sent to jail
Jammu: A drug peddler was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Kathua district and lodged in a jail here, officials said. The action was taken as part of the anti-drug campaign being carried out by Kathua Police under the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’, they said. […]
CM Omar backs innovation, mentorship as SANGAM-3.0 begins at NIT Srinagar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on Saturday extended his greetings as the two-day global alumni reunion SANGAM-3.0 commenced at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, expressing confidence that the initiative would promote innovation, mentorship, collaboration and knowledge-sharing while contributing to the academic and professional growth of the institution and the region. Organised by the Office […]
Health Minister convenes grievances redress camp
Emphasizes enhanced public service delivery PULWAMA: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Saturday convened a public grievances redress camp at Circuit House Pulwama. The event was attended by MLA Pampore Justice Hasnain Masoodi, MLA Zainapora Showkat Hussain Ganie, Programme Officer ICDS, Chief Medical Officer Pulwama, Assistant Commissioner Development Pulwama, […]
Deputy CM calls for speedy completion of Dak Bunglow project at Bagh- e- Bahu
Inspects various government offices JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Saturday reviewed the progress of several ongoing development works in Jammu and conducted surprise inspection of key government offices to assess efficiency, accountability and project implementation. During his visit to Bagh-e-Bahu, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of the Dak Bungalow and reviewed […]
Statehood Day celebration of Goa Held in Lok Bhavan
SRINAGAR: Lok Bhavan Jammu Kashmir Saturday hosted a special programme to mark the statehood day of Goa. The event was attended by the Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, senior officials, invited guests from Goa who are living in Jammu Kashmir and artists. The Lieutenant Governor said that between 1946 and 1961 many brave sons of […]
Div Com reviews SANJY-2026 arrangements
Interacts with stakeholders at Pahalgam ANANTNAG: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, Saturday visited Pahalgam and chaired a review meeting at Pahalgam Club to assess the preparedness and arrangements being put in place for the smooth, safe and successful conduct of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Anantnag […]
Low hanging transformer at Rakh Litter sparks safety fears among residents
Pulwama: Residents of Rakh Litter area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed serious concern over a power transformer installed at an unusually low height along the main road, alleging that it poses a constant threat to the lives of pedestrians, particularly children. According to locals, the transformer has been installed barely a foot above […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Ganderbal, one in Handwara
Srinagar: Police on Saturday arrested three drug peddlers in Ganderbal and Handwara areas, a police spokesman said here. He said that a police party at Safapora during routine naka checking at Puttarmulla Safapora near Daller Mode, Manasbal intercepted and apprehended a suspicious person. He was identified as Salim Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat […]