MLA Sopore lays foundation for key flood control crossing in Sopore
Project to Include Ningli Bala and Aak Bab Bridges Sopore: In a significant step towards improving rural infrastructure and mitigating flood risks, Irshad Rasool Kar, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Sopore Constituency, Saturday laid the foundation stone for the construction of a crucial nallah crossing over the Ningli Nallah at Village Ningli […]
Police arrests drug peddlers in Budgam and Shopian
Srinagar: Police arrested drug peddlers and recovered a significant quantity of contraband substance in Budgam and Shopian, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police team during routine patrol duty in Ganjibagh village intercepted a suspicious person with a nylon bag. Upon search of the nylon bag, police recovered semi-grinded charas-like substance weighing […]
Residents of Retinad Koot in Aripal Tral decry lack of basic amenities
Locals raise alarm over absence of road connectivity, health centre, safe drinking water Pulwama: The residents of Retinad Koot, a remote hamlet in Hajan Aripal area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, have expressed deep resentment over what they describe as decades of official neglect, saying the village continues to remain deprived of even […]
Author from Shopian receives the Indian Legacy Award 2025
Srinagar: Sahil Bilal, author of the book “The Foundations of Character: The Five Pillars – Ethical Integrity, Resilience and Leadership from the Lives of Sahaba” (ISBN: 978-93-6976-016-9), has been honoured with the Indian Legacy Award 2025 by the Welred Foundation, a registered Section-8 organisation under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The award […]
North Kashmir resident chargesheeted in livestock fraud case
Srinagar, Dec 27: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a resident of Uri in livestock fraud case, accusing him of cheating a cattle trader through fake agreements and bounced cheques issued under the guise of a government scheme. Investigations have also revealed that the accused lured the […]
Kashmiri MMA star Owais Yaqoob wins fight in Uzbekistan
Pulwama: Kashmir’s rising Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sensation Owais Yaqoob delivered a commanding performance on the international stage, clinching a first-round victory at BRAVE CF 103 in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Training at the prestigious American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) under the guidance of UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, Yaqoob showcased sharp striking, composure, and tactical maturity, […]
Satish Sharma attends inaugural ceremony of Big JK Premier League
Conducts surprise inspection of Transport, Science & Technology offices JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Friday attended the inaugural ceremony of the Big Jammu & Kashmir Premier League (JKPL) in Jammu. The Minister reiterated present dispensation’s commitment towards promoting […]
CEO conducts quarterly inspection of EVM, VVPAT warehouse in Samba
SAMBA: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu & Kashmir, Sanjeev Verma, Friday conducted the mandatory quarterly inspection of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) warehouse of Samba district at the District Administrative Complex, here. The inspection was conducted jointly by Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan, along with Nodal Officer for EVM, […]
Secretary Transport reviews functioning of Weighbridge at Sonamarg
GANDERBAL: Secretary, Transport Department, Avny Lavasa, Friday visited Sonamarg to take stock of the functioning and facilities at the Weighbridge here. The Secretary was accompanied by the Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Ganderbal and other concerned officers and officials. During the visit, the Secretary assessed the operational status of the […]
Khyber Cement Unveils 2026 Calendar
Srinagar: Continuing a cherished annual tradition that transcends business, Khyber Cement officially launched its 2026 calendar. This year’s theme, “Kashmir’s Capital Architecture,” offers a compelling visual narrative of the region’s evolution, from the monumental stone foundations of antiquity to the modern civic complexes of the 20th century The 2026 calendar is structured as twelve meticulously […]