Police arrests two drug peddlers in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that police received a specific information through reliable sources that one Hilal Ahmad Wani son of Farooq Ahmad Wani resident of Kralgund Brah Mattan has indulged in peddling of narcotic substances and has […]
Despite spending lakhs, sports stadium in Sethar Anantnag remains in shambles
Anantnag: A sports stadium in Sethar-Halmulla hamlet of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is lying in dilapidated condition due to which sports lovers feel dejected. Athletes and sports lovers from the area said that government has been spending lakhs of rupees on the stadium but the stadium reflects a bad picture on development and upgradation. ‘’We […]
One dead, three injured as truck plunges into gorge in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: One person was killed and three others injured when a truck loaded with liquor bottles skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Saturday, officials said. The accident occurred near Battery Cheshma in Ramban district when its driver Rafaqat Khattana lost control while negotiating a curve. […]
Illegal mining pushes Rambi Ara to brink of disaster
Locals demand immediate halt to mining activity By: Mushtaq ul Islam Pulwama : Rambi Ara, the lifeline for thousands, is facing an unprecedented ecological disaster due to rampant illegal mining. The unchecked extraction of resources has triggered massive protests, with furious residents demanding an immediate shutdown of operations by NKC, the company accused of devastating […]
Deputy Chief Minister conducts extensive tour of Kathua
Assures fair Industrial expansion, environmental protection KATHUA: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, conducted a whirlwind tour of Kathua, engaging with local residents, stakeholders and officials to assess concerns related to land acquisition for industrial expansion under SIDCO in Barwal. The Deputy Chief Minister reiterated government’s commitment towards a balanced and sustainable development, ensuring that the […]
Dr. Nuzhat Bashir Shah assumes office as Director Ayush J&K
JAMMU: Dr. Nuzhat Bashir Shah today took over as the Director of Ayush, Jammu & Kashmir, becoming the first woman to lead the Directorate. With a distinguished career in the Ayush sector, Dr. Nuzhat has served the department in various capacities, including as District Ayush Officer, Anantnag, and Deputy Director Ayush, contributing significantly to the […]
District Information Centre B’pora organizes interaction-cum-Felicitation for Media Persons
BANDIPORA: The District Information Centre (DIC) Bandipora, in collaboration with the District Administration Bandipora, organized an Interaction-cum-Felicitation Ceremony for media persons on Saturday at the Mini Secretariat, Bandipora. The event was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, and attended by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Mohammad Ashraf Bhatt, Additional Deputy Commissioner […]
Chief Secretary visits Kathua Industrial Estates, Pledges infrastructure enhancement
Chairs stakeholders’ meeting, assures augmentation of essential facilities KATHUA: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo,visited the Industrial Estates Kathua, including Ghatti and Bhagthali. He was accompanied by a team of senior officials including Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Vikramjeet Singh; MD, JPDCL, Mohd. Yasin Choudhary; Director, Industries and Commerce, Jammu, Arun Manhas; Managing Director, SIDCO/SICOP Inderjeet; Deputy […]
DC B’pora Presides Over Orientation-cum-Awareness Prog for Agricultural Entrepreneurs
BANDIPORA: The Department of Agriculture Production and Farmers’ Welfare on Saturday conducted a day-long orientation-cum-awareness programme for Krishi Udyamis (agricultural entrepreneurs). The event was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri. The programme highlighting the services available to the farming community through the Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) On the occasion, the DC […]
CS visits IE Samba to take stock of its development
SAMBA: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today conducted a comprehensive review of the operations and service efficiency being provided to the industrial houses in the Industrial Estates (IEs) of Samba district. During the visit, General Manager, ACTL Samba, Jitendra Khanna, briefed the Chief Secretary on the operational blueprint, ongoing projects, and key initiatives undertaken to enhance […]
