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, […]
Drug-free JK campaign: Police attach drug peddler’s assets in Samba
Jammu: Police on Friday attached assets worth over Rs 2.08 crore of an alleged drug peddler in Samba district as part of the ongoing drug-free campaign. The drug peddler has been identified as Narayan Sharma alias Shunna, a resident of Vijaypur in Samba district, officials said. The action was taken under Section 68-F of the […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Rangreth JAKLI Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to JAKLI BEACON will be affected from 11 AM to 02 PM on 23 June 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV GIS Tengpora-Court line will be observed due to which power […]
SKUAST-K Scholar bags International Grant for endangered Kashmir Fish Research
SRINAGAR: In a significant achievement for Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Misba Rehman, a PhD scholar in the Faculty of Fisheries, has secured an international research grant of US$6,500 from the US-based Wild Animal Initiative. The grant will support the project, “Assessing Behavioural and Physiological Welfare Indicators for the Kashmir […]
Shopian residents seek probe into alleged alteration of Gram Sabha-approved CAPEX plans
Shopian: Residents from several areas of Shopian district have raised serious concerns over alleged unauthorized changes made to Gram Sabha-approved Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plans in multiple blocks, urging the district administration to investigate the matter and ensure that development priorities identified by local communities are respected. In a representation addressed to the Deputy Commissioner Shopian, […]
CS directs rationalization of departmental cadres and timely conduct of DPCs
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of Administrative Secretaries to review the status of updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) across departments and assess the progress made in holding Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) for government employees. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary undertook a comprehensive department-wise review of the Recruitment Rules pertaining […]