RDD identifies land for dumping site in Lalagam Tral
Locals raise questions, demand alternative land for dumping site Pulwama: Tension has erupted in Lalagam area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district after the Rural Development Department (RDD) under Block Dadsara identified a spot along the Tral-Srinagar road for establishing a dumping site. The decision has triggered widespread resentment among the local residents, who […]
Rusted mortar shell recovered along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: A rusted mortar shell was found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. The mortar shell was noticed by some people in an open area at Balakote in the Mendhar sector, the officials said. They said the bomb disposal squad was summoned, and the […]
Forces launch search operation in 6 border areas of Poonch
MENDHAR/JAMMU: Security forces on Thursday launched a search operation in six border areas of Poonch district as part of beef-up security measures, officials said. The operation was carried out by a joint team of Special Operations Group (SOG), Army, and the CRPF in the Salwah forests, Bareela Kass, Kasbalari, Bagyoute, the general area of Parnai […]
Police arrests three drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Shopian, Awantipora and Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that in Shopian, a police party at a checkpoint established at Manihal crossing intercepted a suspicious person. During search, charas like substance (06 Sticks) weighing approximately 245 grams was recovered […]
Police intensify action against terror network in Baramulla
Srinagar: J&K Police in Baramulla executed a series of meticulously coordinated preventive operations across the district. The concerted initiative was aimed at fortifying internal security architecture, neutralizing subversive and law-defying elements, and reinforcing the overall climate of public order and civic assurance. During these operations, the following actions were undertaken: 06 individuals linked with subversive […]
Police arrests an absconder in Shopian
Srinagar: Police apprehended one absconder who had been evading arrest since 2010 in Shopian district of south Kashmir, a police spokesman said Thursday. After consistent and dedicated efforts, police succeeded in arresting Mohammad Imran Wani resident of Gadri Mohalla Shopian, presently residing at Chawalgam, Kulgam, the spokesman said. The accused was wanted in FIR No. […]
Police arrests two Hybrid terrorists in Sopore
Srinagar: Police in north Kashmir’s Sopore along with 22 RR and 179BN CRPF, arrested two hybrid terrorists during a joint naka operation at Sadeeq Colony, Mominabad Sopore. The naka was established following specific input regarding movement of suspicious individuals in the area, a police spokesman said Thursday. During checking, two persons coming from Fruit Mandi […]
CS reviews performance of Cooperative Department
Calls for diversification of PACS activities, professional reforms in Cooperative Banks JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the performance of the Cooperative Department and assess the progress achieved in promoting cooperative activities and financial reforms across J&K. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Cooperatives; Regional […]
Ahead of winter, unscheduled power cuts irk Tral residents
Locals demand strict power curtailment schedule, say outages worsen as temperatures dip Pulwama: As winter approaches, residents of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district are up in arms over frequent and unscheduled power cuts that have disrupted their daily lives. People across several localities in Tral sub division complained that despite paying regular electricity bills, […]
Dy. CM calls for prompt service delivery, speedy redressal of public issues
Meets several public delegations at Jammu JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Wednesday reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring prompt service delivery and speedy redressal of public grievances to strengthen governance at the grassroots level. During an extensive public outreach session held at Civil Secretariat here, Deputy Chief Minister met several public delegations from Jammu […]