ACB arrests Patwari for accepting bribe
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday said to trapped and arrested a Patwari from Patwar Halqa Dansal, Jammu for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 20,000. A spokesman in a statement issued here said that the ACB received a complaint alleging therein that public servant identified as Chuni Lal, Patwari Patwar Halqa […]
Fresh batch of pilgrims leaves for Amarnath shrine
Jammu: A batch of over 2,800 pilgrims left Jammu on Friday for the cave shrine of Amarnath in the south Kashmir Himalayas. Escorted by CRPF and police personnel, the 23rd batch of 2,896 pilgrims, including 2,505 men and 314 women, left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here in 117 vehicles for the twin base camps […]
CS discusses key highway projects with NHAI Chief
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday held a meeting with the Chairperson of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Santosh Kumar Yadav, to review the status and expedite the implementation of critical highway infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The NHAI Chairperson, who called on the Chief Secretary at the Civil Secretariat, was accompanied […]
Div Com, IGP review arrangements for Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2025
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar alongside Inspector General of Police Bhim Sen Tuti, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for smooth and secure conduct of Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2025. The meeting was attended by DIG Traffic, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, SSP Kishtwar, MD JPDCL, Secretary Culture, officials from Tourism, Transport, Health […]
Police destroys Wild Cannabis in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police in Ganderbal launched a massive destruction drive against Wild Cannabis (Bhung) Cultivation at Treesa and adjoining areas and destroyed wild cannabis spread over vast area of land, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that the drive was conducted with police personnel dedicatedly taking part in the exercise. The local Youth also actively […]
Police in Sopore attached property used for harbouring terrorists
Srinagar: In a major action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, police in Sopore attached a residential property for its use in providing shelter and logistical support to terrorists involved in unlawful and anti-national activities, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that the property comprises a single-storey residential house along with land measuring 3 […]
Amarnath Yatra: Police conduct comprehensive mock drill at Transit Camp Manigam
Srinagar: As part of its sustained efforts to ensure the highest standards of safety and security for pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra, Police in Ganderbal, in coordination with CRPF conducted a comprehensive Mock Drill at Transit Camp Manigam, a police spokesman said Thursday. The meticulously planned drill was aimed at testing preparedness and response mechanisms […]
Students suffer amid space crunch, staff shortage at Govt Middle School Hajin Nad Tral
Parents demand urgent government intervention to safeguard children’s education Pulwama: The students in Hajin Nad Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are suffering due to space crunch as well as due to the shortage of staff, locals alleged Thursday. They said that the school has only five teachers to manage over 150 students, and […]
Tanishq hosts styling session in Sgr
Srinagar: Tanishq, India’s largest jewellery retail brand from the house of Tata, unveiled a unique and exclusive experience for its valued customers — ‘Styling by Bandita’ at Srinagar, a statement issued by the company said. A thoughtfully crafted styling session designed by celebrated Image Consultant, Bandita S. Patro offered customized, one-on-one consultations and styling ideas […]
Amarnath Yatra: 3,500 pilgrims leave from Jammu base camp
Jammu: A fresh batch of 3,500 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Thursday to offer prayers at the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in the Anantnag district, officials said. The 22nd batch of pilgrims, comprising 2,704 men, 675 women, 12 children and 109 sadhus and sadhvis, left the base camp in two […]
