Police recovers abducted girl, accused held
Srinagar: Police arrested a kidnapper and safely recovered the kidnapped girl (name withheld) from his possession after a swift and well-coordinated operation, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that acting on specific input, a special police traced out and apprehended the accused Firdous Rustum Khan son of Rustum Ali Khan resident of Shatigam, Handwara […]
CS condoles demise of former Chief Secretary Ashok Kumar
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, has expressed his profound grief over the demise of Ashok Kumar, who served as the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir from 17th October 1994 to 9th October 1996. In his condolence message, Dulloo remembered Ashok Kumar as an able administrator and a distinguished civil servant who rendered dedicated service […]
Two long-time absconders arrested in Poonch
Jammu: Two criminals wanted in two separate cases were arrested after over a decade-long hunt in Poonch district, police said. Burju, a resident of Chandimarh village, was booked in a case registered at police station Surankote in 2013 under section 436 of the Ranbir Penal Code, dealing with mischief by fire or explosive substance with […]
Three drug peddlers held, property of another attached in Udhampur
Jammu: Three drug peddlers were arrested along with heroin while the property of another peddler was attached in Udhampur district on Wednesday, a police spokesperson said. The arrest of the trio took the total number of drug peddlers nabbed in Udhampur so far this year to 156, the spokesperson said. He said Pawan Kumar of […]
Farooq, Mehbooba hail Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City mayoral poll
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated Zohran Mamdani on his resounding victory in the New York City mayoral election. In a statement issued by National Conference, Abdullah praised Mamdani’s campaign as a beacon of hope amid rising divisions, emphasising his unwavering commitment to fostering unity in a diverse setting. “Zohran Mamdani’s stunning […]
CUKashmir’s DIC showcase innovations at DIC meet
New Delhi: Design Innovation Centre (DIC), Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) participated in the 5th All India DIC Meet held on 3rd and 4th November at IIT Delhi here. The two-day event brought together Design Innovation Centres (DICs), Ekalpas, and Open Design Schools (ODS) from across the country to showcase their innovations and discuss the […]
KU holds special lecture for civil services aspirants
Srinagar: The Department of Students’ Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir (KU), organised a special lecture on “Inspiring Young Minds for Public Service” for civil services aspirants at the Main Campus. The event aimed to motivate aspirants towards a career in public service and familiarise them with strategies, perspectives, and essential approaches required for cracking competitive […]
Police take action against unlicensed ‘Pet Shop’
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla, acting on a complaint received from Animal Aid Kashmir—an Anantnag-based NGO—conducted a joint inspection at Zain Pet Store, Baramulla, in coordination with representatives from the Wildlife Protection Department and the Municipal Council Baramulla, a police spokesman said Wednesday. During the inspection, several animals were rescued from the premises and handed over […]
Police detains stunt biker within 24 hrs
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla have detained an individual involved in a recent stunt biking incident that had surfaced on social media, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The individual, identified as Shahid Assad Dar resident of Puthar Kreeri, was seen performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle in a video that appeared on social media yesterday. He […]
Police seizes 13 vehicles involved in illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: In continuation of its ongoing drive against illegal mining Police seized 13 vehicles used in illegal excavation and transportation of minerals in Awantipora and Baramulla, a police spokesman said Wednesday. Acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police party seized three vehicles. Accordingly, case vide FIR No. […]