Three held for raping, impregnating mentally challenged minor in Baramulla
Srinagar: Three persons including a resident of Bihar have been arrested for allegedly raping a minor repeatedly in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. The breakthrough came after police used DNA profiling of the rape victim’s foetus to establish the identity of the perpetrators. An official spokesman said police in […]
ACB books ex-tehsil supply officer in DA case in Ramban dist
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday registered a case against a former Tehsil Supply Officer (TSO) for allegedly amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income in the Ramban district, an official said. The case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the value of movable and immovable […]
Ladakh Scouts regiment inducts 194 Agniveers in Leh
Leh/Jammu: A total of 194 Agniveers were inducted into the Ladakh Scouts regiment at a passing out parade in Leh on Thursday. The young Agniveers, hailing from all regions of Ladakh, undertook rigorous training and are now ready to serve the country, officials said. “A passing out parade was held at the Ladakh Scouts Regimental […]
Residents of Achgoza village allege decades-long neglect
Say they are forced to consume contaminated water Pulwama: The residents of Achgoza, a remote village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, have raised serious concerns over being forced to drink contaminated water for decades—despite several filtration plants being located in their area. The villagers say that while clean and treated water is being supplied to […]
Car plunges into gorge in Poonch, policeman killed
Jammu: A policeman was killed when his car skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge along the Mughal road in Poonch district, officials said on Thursday. Constable Ruksar Ahmad Khan, a resident of Mendhar, was on way to Surankote from Kashmir when the accident took place at Dugriyan near Pir Ki Gali […]
Police solves theft case in Baramulla, two held
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla solved a theft case within 48-hours by arresting two accused individuals and recovered stolen property worth ₹5 lakhs from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that on Tuesday police received a complaint from Mohammad Amin Dar son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar resident of Sumbal, a subcontractor with Lumino […]
Indiscriminate use of plastic causing extensive damage to environment: Prof. A Ravinder Nath
CUKashmir celebrates World Environment Day-2025 Ganderbal: Emphasizing that the fight against pollution begins with introspection about how we are contributing for protection of environment, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, Wednesday highlighted the principle of net zero pollution and advocated for a circular economy where products are reused, recycled, and repurposed […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews developmental scenario of Bandipora district
Visits GDC Bandipora, takes stock of academic activities Also hands over motorized tricycles, sponsorship amount of Rs. 1.23 crores among beneficiaries BANDIPORA: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena itoo, on Wednesday chaired an extensive review meeting with Heads of Departments (HODs) and District Officers here to assess the progress on developmental […]
Waqf Board Chairperson lays foundation stones of projects at Pakherpora
Says development has become synonymous with J&K Waqf Board Srinagar: Chairperson of J&K Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi Wednesday paid obeisance at the shrine of Hazrat Noor-ud-din Nooraani (RA) at Chrar-e-Sharief, took stock of the Eid preparations and facilities at the shrine. Dr Andrabi later laid the foundation stone for the Guest House to […]
FIR lodged after elderly man alleges fraud in Bank branch, investigation started
Srinagar: In a disturbing case of financial fraud, Police Station Shopian has registered an FIR after a 70-year-old illiterate man alleged that several lakhs of rupees were fraudulently withdrawn from his account in the State Bank of India (SBI), Shopian branch. The complainant, identified as Jamal-u-din, said that he visited the bank in March 2025 […]