Police arrests 12 gamblers in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla arrested 12 gamblers and seized stake money along with playing cards and vehicles from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that acting on specific information regarding gambling activities in the orchards at Check Tappar, a police party raided the specific spot and apprehended the 12 gamblers. They have […]
JK Teachers Association Chandoosa reconstitutes Zonal Body
Chandoosa: The Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Association (JKTA) Chandoosa on Wednesday announced the reconstitution of its zonal body as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen organizational functioning and enhance educational advocacy across the region. In a meeting attended by District Vice President Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat accompanied by senior leadership including Fayaz Ah Malik, Shabir […]
3.5 kanal prime land retrieved after major demolition drive in Jammu
Jammu: In a major demolition drive, authorities on Wednesday retrieved 3.5 kanal prime land at Sidhra after demolishing several illegal constructions including shops raised on the state land, an official said. The drive was conducted by a team of revenue officials on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Minhas, the official said. The retrieved land […]
CM visits families of Nowgam blast, assures full support
Meets injured in hospital, directs to provide them best medical facilities SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the families of those who lost their lives in the recent accidental explosion at the Nowgam Police Station. He visited the families of Late Aijaz Afzal Mir at HMT Zainakote, Late Mohammad Amin Mir at Bemina, […]
Ladakh groups submit draft proposal to MHA seeking statehood, release of Wangchuk
Leh: Ahead of their next round of talks with the High Powered Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ladakh representatives have submitted a draft proposal to the ministry seeking statehood and Sixth Schedule status for the Union Territory. The 29-page document, submitted to the home ministry on Monday, has also demanded general amnesty for […]
Banjaran Sangervani gets long-awaited road connectivity under PMGSY
Locals express hope, relief Pulwama: After decades of living in isolation and struggling without even the most basic transport facilities, residents of Banjaran Sangervani in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have finally received long-awaited relief as their area has been brought under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). A new road project, sanctioned at an […]
CS visits staff member’s residence to offer condolences
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited the residence of Sujeet Mattoo his PA to express his heartfelt condolences on the passing of his mother, Smt. Sharika Mattoo. The Chief Secretary spent time with the bereaved family, offering words of sympathy and solace during this difficult time. He conveyed his deep sorrow and shared the […]
Apni Party urges Centre to address ‘white-collar’ radicalisation
Srinagar: Condemning the recent Delhi blast, the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) on Tuesday said the perpetrators must be punished and urged the Centre to identify and address the root cause of “white-collar” radicalisation. The party, headed by former minister Altaf Bukhari, voiced deep concern over the November 10 incident in New Delhi that […]
Young NCC cadets experience their first flight in Udhampur
Jammu: The 1 J&K Air Squadron NCC on Tuesday offered young cadets their first-ever flying experience in Udhampur district, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to cultivate early aviation awareness and discipline among them, an official said. A total of 16 cadets — eight each from Junior Division and Junior Wing — from […]
Fire safety mock drills held on route to Mata Vaishnodevi shrine
Jammu: Authorities on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive fire safety awareness and mock drills in two sectors enroute to Mata Vaishnodevi cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The exercise, carried out at Tarakote and Banganga sectors on Trikuta Hills in Reasi district, was part of their continued focus on safety preparedness and disaster management […]