UP, J-K police orders probe into ‘religious conversion’ of barber in Kupwara
Kupwara/Bijnor (UP): A case each was filed in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday in the alleged religious conversion of an 18-year-old barber in Kupwara district of the Union territory, officials said. According to a complaint by the father of the teenager, Krishna Kumar, his son Vishal had gone to work at a […]
Drug peddler’s property worth Rs 1.5 Cr attached in Srinagar

Srinagar: Property worth Rs 1.5 crores belonging to a notorious drug peddler was on Tuesday attached in Srinagar, police said. Continuing its intensified crackdown against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the ongoing ‘Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan’, Srinagar police has attached a residential house along with adjoining land measuring seven marlas worth approximately […]
Rusted mortar shell found in Jammu border belt

Jammu: A rusted mortar shell was recovered from a field in the border belt of Jammu district on Tuesday, officials said. The shell was found in the Suchetgarh area near the International Border, they said. The shell was later safely defused.
Anti-encroachment drive carried out in Jammu forests, 60 kanals of land retrieved

Jammu: Police and the forest department on Tuesday carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the outskirts of Jammu city and demolished around 20-30 structures to retrieve nearly 60 kanals of prime forest land, officials said. Officials of the forest department, Forest Protection Force, revenue department and the police launched the operation to evict alleged encroachers […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown

SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Alusteng-Zakura Tap line will be observed due to which power supply to Umerhair, Panchayat area, Ahmad Nagar and adjoining areas will be affected from 11 AM to 03 PM on 20 May 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV LJHP Gantamulla Uri line, […]
Deputy CM completes Self-Enumeration for Census 2027

Urges public participation SRINAGAR: In a major push towards promotion of Self-Enumeration under Census 2027, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Monday successfully completed his Self-Enumeration exercise at Civil Secretariat in Srinagar. The exercise was done under the guidance of Amit Sharma, Chief Principal Census Officer and Director Census Operations & Citizen Registration, Jammu & Kashmir […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews proposed interventions for transforming, strengthening ECCE

Calls for holistic, inclusive, child-centric learning ecosystem across J&K SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Monday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the interventions proposed for transforming and strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) by the Social Welfare department across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended […]
Congress headquarters in Jammu to be named ‘Rajiv Bhawan’

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has decided to name its renovated headquarters in Jammu as ‘Rajiv Bhawan’ in memory of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, ahead of his death anniversary on May 21. JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra said the decision was taken as a tribute to his contributions to the nation. According to […]
Rana hands over engagement orders to Anganwadi Workers, Helpers

MENDHAR: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Monday handed over engagement orders to newly selected Anganwadi Workers and Helpers from Mendhar and Balakote under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, reaffirming the government’s commitment towards strengthening the grassroots welfare and public health services in rural and […]
Minister Satish Sharma calls for stronger digital infrastructure

Calls for greater youth engagement through sports SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Monday highlighted government’s initiatives towards strengthening the digital infrastructure, promoting technological innovation and encouraging youth participation in sports and recreational activities across Jammu & Kashmir. The […]