Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, others call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Renowned spiritual teacher, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday, an official spokesman said Tuesday. Later, a delegation of Traders Association Central Lal Chowk, Srinagar led by its President Feroz Ahmad Baba also called on Lieutenant Governor and projected various welfare issues of traders’ community. Subsequently, a delegation […]
Pre-engineered structures being fabricated to complete LD Hospital on time
Chief Secretary directs for completion of all JTFRP works by Aug 26 JAMMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of remaining projects under the Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP), emphasizing strict adherence to the extended completion deadline of August 2026. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief […]
‘Know Your Leaders’ Programme
Student of GDC Baramulla represents J&K BARAMULLA: In a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir, Rawhaan Rafiq Buhroo, a final-year Political Science student of Government Degree College (GDC) Baramulla, has made history by becoming the sole student from J&K to address the Parliament under the “Know Your Leaders” programme. At the event, Rawhaan paid tribute […]
Criminal loses hand in rival gang attack
Jammu: Police said a hardcore criminal, who was recently released after undergoing detention under the Public Safety Act, lost a hand in an alleged attack by members of a rival group here. Kulbir Bhagat alias Rinku (27), a resident of Langotian village, was attacked by unidentified assailants armed with sharp-edged weapons in the Miran Sahib […]
Businessman held in cheating case
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested a businessman here in connection with an over Rs 4 crore cheating case, officials said on Tuesday. The EOW has arrested Mudasir Ahmad Wani, a resident of Badamwari, Hawal locality of the city here in connection with the case registered under Section […]
Police arrests five drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police have arrested five drug peddlers in Kulgam, Awantipora and Pulwama including a Nepali national, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that police in Kulgam intercepted a vehicle at Alstop Chowk, Mir Bazar, and recovered charas weighing 1.100 kilograms from its luggage compartment. During checking, a Nepal national, identified as Lalit Giri son […]
Police arrests impersonator posing as ‘cop’
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday said that acting swiftly on credible information it apprehended an individual who was allegedly impersonating as a police officer and extorting money from the public. A police spokesman said that the accused, identified as Altaf Ahmad Dar son of Assadullah Dar resident of Marval Kakpora, had been posing as a police […]
Locals demand construction of passenger shed at Galander Pampore
Pampore: Galander Stop pampore has become a crucial waiting point for residents and students, particularly during the afternoon hours as they wait for buses and other means of transport to reach home. Among them are school and college students, elderly citizens, and daily commuters — all compelled to stand for long hours amid harsh weather […]
Police tighten grip on illegal mining in Pulwama
Srinagar: Police in Pulwama seized several vehicles involved in the unlawful extraction and transportation of minerals across the district, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that acting swiftly, police teams seized two tippers bearing registration numbers JK04B 3749 and JK03B 8076 at Wanpora. A case under FIR No. 268/2025 has been registered at Police […]
5,400 households receive zero electricity bills under PM Surya Ghar Scheme
CS directs for intensified outreach and timely RTS installations JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting deliberated on the district-wise performance, challenges, and strategies to accelerate the implementation of this flagship rooftop solar […]