Properties of narco smuggler razed in Udhampur
Jammu: A house and five commercial properties belonging to a detained narcotics smuggler were demolished in Udhampur district on Saturday, a police spokesperson said. He said the demolition drive was carried out by police in coordination with the district administration at Narsoo village in Chenani along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. The accused was identified as […]
Leopard found dead in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: A leopard was found dead in a forest area near the Line of Control in Poonch district on Saturday, officials said. The carcass was recovered from the forest area of Balnoi in Mankote by a team of forest officials, headed by Range Officer Adrees Khan, they said. The leopard had apparently died due to […]
Out on bail in drug-related case, man tagged with GPS anklet
Jammu: A man accused in a drug-related case was granted bail by a court in Udhampur district after he was tagged with a GPS anklet, officials said on Saturday. The accused was identified as Mukhtar Ahmed, a resident of Karmara in Poonch district. He was granted bail by the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Udhampur. […]
Rusted mortar shell found in Samba
Jammu: A rusted mortar shell was found during the digging of a drain in the Samba district on Saturday, officials said. The shell was noticed by some labourers near an educational institute in the town at 10 am, they said. A team from the police station with jurisdiction over the area rushed to the spot […]
Journalist interacts with students at Bandipora school
Bandipora: Mir Ahsan Bureau, Chief of Hindustan Times Kashmir Bureau, visited PM Shri Government Secondary School Laharwalpora and interacted with students and teachers in an engaging session. During his interaction with the students of Class 10, Mir Ahsan discussed the rich history and significance of Wular Lake—one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes—and its vital role […]
CM lays foundation stone of an Indoor swimming pool at Jammu
Felicitates paragliders, launches new tourism initiatives for Jammu JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday reiterated his government’s resolve to position Jammu Tawi Golf Course (JTGC), Sidhra, as a premier national destination for golfers. He made these remarks while addressing a felicitation ceremony organized for paragliders upon the completion of their training course at JTGC. Speaking […]
World Diabetes Day: Divisional Commissioner, Dir SKIMS Jointly Flag off Walkathon
Srinagar: To mark World Diabetes Day, a Walkathon aimed at raising awareness about diabetes and promoting healthy living was jointly flagged off today by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg (IAS), and Director SKIMS & EOSG, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, along with senior faculty members including Prof. Nisar Ahmad Bhat, HOD Peadetric Surgery & Associate Dean […]
Div Com Chairs Meeting on Handover of Centaur Lake View Hotel
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, Friday chaired a meeting of the ‘Committee for Handing over of Centaur Lake View Hotel’ to review the progress of the handover process. The meeting was attended by Commissioner SMC, Managing Director of JKTDC, Director SKICC, Secretary JKAACL, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, and representatives from the KPDCL, JalShakti, R&B, […]
Shopian’s Snagloo river turns into ‘dumping ground’
Residents alarmed as garbage, rotting Apples choke waterway Shopian: Once a lifeline for local communities and a symbol of natural purity, the Snagloo River in south Kashmir’s Shopian district is today battling for survival. What was once a glistening water channel known for its clarity and scenic charm has now been reduced to a foul-smelling […]
Former Minister Raman Bhalla calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Raman Bhalla, former Minister and Working President J&K Pradesh Congress Committee called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, an official spokesman said here. He said that the former Minister raised several issues with the Lt Guv during the meeting.