Private Schools are partners in Progress, Architects of Educational Transformation: PSAJ&K
Srinagar: For decades, private schools in Jammu and Kashmir have remained the strongest pillars of our educational ecosystem and key stakeholders in social transformation. Beyond classrooms and curricula, these institutions have been engines of literacy, enlightenment, and empowerment, quietly but powerfully contributing to the peace process and nation-building, Private School Association Jammu and Kashmir, (PSAJ&K) […]
Police search premises linked to Jamaat-e-Islami, Hurriyat Conference
Srinagar: Police on Monday conducted searches at several locations here linked to persons associated with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and Hurriyat Conference, officials said. The searches were carried out at the homes of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat alias Goga Shahib, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai, Mehrajuddin Kalwal, and Zameer Ahmad Sheikh. “Continuing its sustained action against proscribed organisations, Srinagar […]
Two brothers accused of murder arrested in Punjab
Jammu: Two brothers were arrested in Punjab on Monday for allegedly murdering a man over a personal dispute on the outskirts of Jammu city, officials said. According to the police, the incident occurred at Simbal Camp in the Miran Sahib area on October 9, when Narinder Singh was attacked by Tanveer Singh alias Kalu and […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested four drug peddlers in Awantipora and Kupwara and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. In Awantipora, a police team at a checkpoint established at Kaigam Crossing intercepted a vehicle (Taveera) bearing registration number RJ14TB-6291 with 02 persons onboard. They have been identified as Zahid Ahmad Sheikh son […]
Police secures conviction of two persons as community service
Srinagar: Police has successfully secured community punishment for two individuals namely, Sahil Ahmad Rather son of Manzoor Ahmad Rather and Mohammad Hussain Rather son of Ghulam Mohammad Rather, both residents of Kangan involved in a public nuisance case, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that the action comes as part of police’s continued drive […]
Police engages youth through series of educational, awareness programmes in Sopore
Srinagar: Police organized a series of educational and awareness programmes across Sopore, focusing on legal literacy, social responsibility, and drug prevention. The programmes were conducted in various schools and educational institutions, drawing active participation from students, teachers, and parents, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that at Government High School Seelo, an awareness-cum-Quiz Programme […]
Police destroys seized narcotic substances in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police on Monday carried out the destruction of seized narcotic substances at the designated destruction site at Kashmir Healthcare Lassipora, Pulwama, strictly in accordance with the procedures laid down under the NDPS (Seizure, Storage, Sampling and Disposal) Rules, 2022, a police spokesman said here. The destruction was conducted under the supervision of the Drug […]
Farooq Abdullah welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hopes for lasting peace
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and expressed hope that it would pave the way for peace after two years of “heartbreaking” conflict. “This is an important and much-needed development. I sincerely hope it will lead to immediate and sustained humanitarian relief for the […]
CS reviews measures to boost handicrafts sector
Stresses on swift implementation of QR-Code traceability, global branding of crafts SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the measures being taken by the Industries & Commerce Department for promotion and development of the Handicrafts and Handloom sectors in J&K. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce; […]
Riverside Rendezvous with Heritage
‘Know Your Artisan’ Spotlights Kashmir’s unsung masters at Jhelum Riverside SRINAGAR: In a vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s timeless artisanal legacy, the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom today launched the ground breaking “Know Your Artisan” initiative at the picturesque Jhelum River Front. This one-of-a-kind event, inaugurated by Commissioner= Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Vikramjit Singh, marks […]