Police attaches properties of drug peddlers in Srinagar, handwara
Srinagar: Continuing its sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan,” police attached immovable properties along with a vehicle belonging to notorious drug peddlers in Khanyar and Handwara area under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, a police spokesman said Saturday. […]
Police intensify crackdown on drug networks, five peddlers held
Srinagar: Continuing the sustained campaign against drug trafficking and substance abuse, police achieved significant success in separate anti-narcotics operations in Anantnag and Shopian, leading to the arrest of five drug peddlers and recovery of contraband substances, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that in Anantnag, a police party at Sangam established a naka at […]
J&KCEGA applauds govt’s balanced and institutional reforms in Jal Shakti Department
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Civil Engineers Gazetted Association (J&KCEGA) has expressed gratitude to the Government of Jammu & Kashmir for the landmark reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department, describing it as a progressive, balanced and institutionally sound reform that will strengthen the departmental structure and improve public service delivery across the Union Territory. The […]
JEI-linked UAPA Case: Police conduct raids at multiple locations
Sopore: Police on Saturday conducted searches at around 15 locations across the district in connection with a case linked to Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), officials said. An official said that the searches were carried out in connection with cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The raids were conducted in several areas, including Sopore, Bomai […]
Drug peddler’s property worth Rs 71 lakh seized in Udhampur
Jammu: Police has attached immovable property worth Rs 71 lakh of an alleged drug peddler in Udhampur under the drug-free campaign, officials said on Saturday. The property belonged to Jawaz Ahmed Wani, a resident of the Akramabad area of Doda, they said. Under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 KV Bemina-Rawalpora Circuit-I&II will be observed due to which power supply to Gangbugh, Tengpora, Danderkhah, Moominabad, Batamaloo, Jawahar Nagar and Rajbagh will be affected from 09 AM to 03:30 PM on 24 May 2026.
CS steers stakeholder consultations for growth of J&K’s key economic sectors
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired detailed consultations with key stakeholders to devise a comprehensive strategy and institutional platform aimed at accelerating the economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir by strengthening core sectors including Tourism, Agriculture, Handicrafts and Industry. The high-level consultative meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Finance; Additional Chief Secretary, Public […]
Combating drug abuse
AICC general secretary calls for comprehensive policy Jammu: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Friday expressed serious concern over the growing menace of substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir and called for a broader and comprehensive public policy intervention to protect the younger generation. The Jammu and Kashmir Police […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 kV GSS Amargarh will be observed due to which power supply to Panzipora, Tarzoo, Hygam, Shair Colony, Arampora, Mahrajpora, Bugoo, Police Station, ADC Watlab, Hathlangoo, Warpora, Dooru, Shiva, Tujjar, Sharief Shrine, Nowpora, Mazbugh, Reban, Achabal, Doabgah, Ferozpora, Panzulla, Shutloo, Chakloo, Ladoora, Nadihal, Gurseer, […]
Commissioner Secretary School Education launches enforcement drive on Solid Waste Management Rules
UDHAMPUR: In a significant step towards institutionalizing cleanliness, waste segregation and environmental accountability across the educational institutions of Jammu division, Commissioner Secretary, School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma, today formally launched the divisional implementation and enforcement drive of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 from Government Higher Secondary School Majalta, Udhampur district. The initiative assumes importance […]