Police reviews security preparedness ahead of Jhiri Mela next week
Jammu: With the 10-day Jhiri Mela set to begin here on November 4, a senior police officer on Saturday underlined the need for meticulous planning and execution of security measures to address potential threats and challenges. The Jhiri Mela is held every year during ‘Kartik Purnima’ to commemorate sacrifice of the 16th-century farmer saint Baba […]
CBK recovers Rs 44,000 duped in cyber fraud cases
Srinagar: The Cybercrime Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE) of Crime Branch Kashmir successfully recovered Rs 24,446 and Rs 20,000 from two separate cyber fraud cases, returning the money to the victims’ accounts. Authorities have urged the public to stay vigilant against online scams and report cybercrime through helpline. As per a statement issued here, the […]
Two drug peddlers held in Jammu
Properties of 2 other narco offenders attached Jammu: Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers and attached properties of two other individuals accused of being narcotics traders in separate incidents in the Kathua and Poonch districts on Saturday, an official said. The police arrested Rasheed and Koushail, both residents of Kathua from the Rajbagh area of […]
CM unveils Kashmir Marathon Exposition at Polo View
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday inaugurated the exposition of Kashmir Marathon–2025 at Polo View, Srinagar. The exposition marks the final leg of preparations for the much-anticipated second edition of the Kashmir Marathon, scheduled to be held on November 2 in the picturesque city. The Chief Minister inspected various stalls and counters set up by […]
IWAI, JK Government sign MoU for development of Srinagar Water Metro
SRINAGAR: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an Urban Water Transport System in Srinagar, modelled on the highly successful Kochi Water Metro. On behalf of the J&K Government, the MoU was signed by the Regional Transport Officer […]
IGP Kashmir chairs meeting to review security, traffic arrangements for Darbar move
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Kashmir, V.K Birdi Friday chaired a meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to review and finalize the security and traffic arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Darbar Move from Srinagar to Jammu. The meeting was attended by senior officers from Traffic Police, Security Wing, intelligence agencies and other allied […]
CM lays foundation stone of Central Veterinary Hospital at Athwajan
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday laid the foundation stone of the Central Veterinary Hospital at Athwajan, Srinagar, marking a major step towards strengthening veterinary infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The project, to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 11.91 crore, will serve as a state-of-the-art centre for veterinary treatment, diagnostics, and animal […]
Army Commander visits LAC in Eastern Ladakh
Reviews ops preparedness Leh/Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited forward areas along the Sino-Indian border in Ladakh and reviewed the operational and defence preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), officials said. On Thursday, Lt Gen Sharma witnessed ‘Exercise AstraShakti’ in the icy heights of the high-altitude areas of the Union […]
Let us make Ladakh the laboratory of national integration: LG Kavinder Gupta
Leh/Jammu: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s unity movement is the “oxygen of the nation” and that the Union Territory embodies his vision of national integration every day. Flagging off the ‘Run for Unity’ in Leh after administering the unity pledge on the 150th anniversary of Sardar Patek, he […]
CS stresses long term roadmap to elevate Higher Education in JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Friday underscored the need for a comprehensive and futuristic roadmap to transform the higher education landscape in Jammu and Kashmir. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the sector, he called upon the Higher Education Department to formulate a 5–10year strategic plan aimed at elevating the stature of higher education and […]