Police attaches property of ‘notorious drug peddler’ in Budgam
Court orders attachment of property at Pattan in north Kashmir Srinagar: Police attached immovable property of a notorious drug peddler in Humhama area of district Budgam, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that the property, comprising a double-storey residential house belonging to Sahil Yousuf Bhat son of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat resident of Humhama, has […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Khrew, Awantipora
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that during naka checking at Babapora Khrew, a Police Party intercepted one person in suspicious condition, who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 01 gram of […]
National Forest Martyrs Day– 2025: Rana pays glowing tributes to Martyrs
Says upcoming Ecotourism Park, other infrastructure to be named in their memory SRINAGAR: Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmad Rana paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Forest Department who laid down their lives while protecting J&K’s green wealth. Presiding over the National Forest Martyrs’ Day– 2025 […]
DDC Budgam chairs review meeting on Ring Road Project
Stresses timely completion of the project for ease of general public BUDGAM: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of the Ring Road Project in the district. During the meeting, DC directed all stakeholders to expedite the work process and ensure timely completion of […]
DC Kulgam Felicitates Meritorious Girl Students with Laptops & E-Readers under BBBP Initiative
KULGAM: To promote academic excellence and digital empowerment, the Sankalp Hub for Empowerment of Women Kulgam organised a Capacity Building and Exhibition Programme on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) aimed at fostering the participation of women and girls excelling in these fields. The Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan (IAS), who presided over the […]
Kashmiri Carpets Get a Makeover: Union Textiles Secretary Rolls Out Modern Looms
Modern looms, global design focus and upgraded testing labs announced to empower artisans and boost Kashmir’s craft legacy SRINAGAR: Union Textiles Secretary, Neelam Shami Rao, reiterated the Government’s commitment to promoting and reviving the unique craft of hand-knotted carpet weaving. She made these remarks while distributing Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms to artisans under the […]
Chief Secretary reviews functioning of DFCO
Calls for robust enforcement to safeguard public health SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the functioning of the Food Safety Wing of the Drug & Food Control Organisation (DFCO) in the wake of recent seizures of rotten meat in various parts of the J&K. The meeting was attended by […]
Tanishq Organizes an Exclusive Eid Celebration ‘Noor-e-Kashmir’
Srinagar: Tanishq, India’s largest jewelry retail brand from the House of Tata, hosted a memorable evening for its customers with its exclusive event, “Noor-e-Kashmir”, by Tanishq Srinagar -City Walk Mall, M.A Road. The celebration took place on 6th September 2025 at the iconic Taj Vivanta Dal View, Srinagar. The evening witnessed an overwhelming response, with […]
Floods devastate paddy crop in Pulwama, farmers suffer heavy Losses
Nearly 50% of paddy fields submerged, growers seek government intervention under NFSA Pulwama: Pulwama, often referred to as the “Rice Bowl of Kashmir” due to its extensive paddy cultivation, has been severely hit by the recent devastating floods, locals said Wednesday. According to official figures, around 16,500 hectares of land in the district are under […]
Drug module busted in Reasi, four held
Jammu: Police on Wednesday busted a drug peddling module and arrested four of its members in Reasi district, officials said. A police team stopped a car at Sool Kakryal area in the district during routine checking and recovered heroin from it, they said. The vehicle was being driven by Vikas Sharma, while three other persons, […]