Div Com visits Baltal, takes spot appraisal of arrangements for SANJY along Baltal axis
Chairs review meeting of line departments, assesses level of preparedness GANDERBAL: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg Monday visited Baltal and conducted an extensive inspection of the arrangements being put in place for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026. During the visit, he reviewed the progress of various developmental and preparatory works aimed at […]
RRU, JKSDRF sign MoU to strengthen Training, Research and Capacity Building in Disaster Management
SRINAGAR: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Jammu & Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (JKSDRF) Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the fields of training, academics and research aimed at enhancing disaster management and emergency response capabilities in Jammu & Kashmir. The MoU seeks to foster institutional cooperation through a range […]
19 property owners booked for tenant verification lapses in Samba
Jammu: Police on Monday filed 19 FIRs against property owners for not providing details of tenants in Samba district, officials said. The cases were registered at Samba and Bari Brahmana police stations during a special verification drive launched to enhance security measures and ensure strict adherence to mandatory tenant verification norms, they said. The verification […]
Three drug peddlers arrested with heroin in Doda, Samba districts
Jammu: Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested along with different quantities of heroin in Doda and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. A police team intercepted a vehicle at a checkpoint in Doda town and subjected its two occupants to frisking, leading to the recovery of 53 grams of heroin from […]
Police return lost bag with cash, documents to Vaishno Devi pilgrim
Jammu: The Security Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday traced and returned a lost bag containing Rs 72,220 and some important documents to a pilgrim visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, an official said. Vipin Sonkar had reported the loss of his bag, suspected to have been misplaced at either Katra […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Panzan Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Gudsathoo, Panzan, Lalgam, Rangar, Kharibagh, Kathairgund and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 16 June 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Cheshmashahi TRC line will […]
Khrew Pampore residents decry increased air pollution caused by cement factories
Pulwama: Residents of Khrew in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed serious concern over increasing air pollution caused by multiple cement factories operating in the area, claiming it is posing significant risks to public health and the environment. Locals allege that continuous emissions of dust and harmful particles from the factories have severely degraded air […]
Sakeena Itoo inaugurates Medical Camp at Zadibal Srinagar
SRINAGAR: In view of the forthcoming holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday inaugurated a comprehensive medical camp at Zadibal here aimed at ensuring accessible healthcare services and emergency medical preparedness for devotees and the general public during the sacred month. The medical camp has […]
Private water filling stations across Jammu must register in 10 days: J-K Govt
Jammu, Jun 14 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all private water filling stations operating across Jammu division to register themselves with the authorities concerned within 10 days. The directive aims to create a credible registry of private water filling stations and strengthen oversight of water distribution services in the region, Minister for […]
Lt Guv attends launch ceremony of e-edition of collected works of MM Malaviya
Says Mahamana did not inherit easy paths; instead, he forged new avenues for India’s future SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday attended the launch ceremony of e-edition of collected works of revered nationalist, educationist and social reformer, Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, at Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor commended the monumental efforts of the Mahamana Malaviya […]