Drug peddler involved in cross-border drug smuggling detained under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police in Kupwara detained Zakir Hussain Ghakahd, son of Abdullah Ghakahd resident of Karnah, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS), involved in cross-border drug smuggling. The detention was ordered by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, under Order No. DIVCOM-“K”/73/2025 dated 26-04-2025, a police spokesman said Tuesday. […]
ACB registers embezzlement case against ZEO Chandanwari, Jr Asst
Baramulla: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday said to have presented a charge-sheet before Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Baramulla, against ZEO Chandanwari and a Jr Asst for misappropriation and embezzlement of over Rs 27 lacs out of scholarship funds meant for Gujjar Bakerwal and Pahari speaking students. A spokesman of the organisation said that […]
Support Centre’s actions but innocents should not be harmed: NC’s Srinagar MP
Anantnag: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Tuesday said he supports the Centre’s actions to bring perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack to justice and appealed to the government to ensure no innocent is harmed in the process. “We are with any action, whatever way it is taken, that revolves around justice,” Mehdi told […]
Pahalgam attack- Reconsider decision to deport Pakistanis married to Indians: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday urged the government to reconsider the decision to deport Pakistani citizens who are married to Indians and have been living here for many years She said a compassionate approach needs to be adopted. “The recent government directive to deport all Pakistani nationals from India has […]
Secretary RDD reviews PMAY-G implementation, Panchayat Ghars construction across J&K
Assesses operational status of Panchayat Learning Centres SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, conducted a comprehensive review of key rural development initiatives across the Union Territory, including the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), status of Panchayat Ghars (PGs) and functionality of Panchayat Learning Centres (PLCs). The meeting was […]
JPDCL launches “Bill Suvidha”; digital initiative aiming seamless, paperless electricity billing
New App empowers consumers with seamless Bill Management, Real-Time Tracking, Smart Energy Solutions JAMMU: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation (JPDCL) has launched its innovative mobile application, “Bill Suvidha,” a transformative step towards modernizing the electricity bill management for the digital age. The user-friendly app offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to bring convenience, transparency […]
Darbagh Shopian residents demand construction of bridge over Nallah Tongri
Shopian: The residents of Darbagh Watchi area in the Zainapora subdivision of South Kashmir’s Shopian district have reiterated their demand for the construction of a bridge over Nallah Tongri, a vital connectivity point that has been in a state of disrepair since 2014. Locals said the existing bridge was severely damaged during the 2014 floods […]
Terror attack in Pahalgam affects business of travel agents in HP
Shimla: The terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam town of Jammu and Kashmir has affected the business of travel agents in Himachal Pradesh, as 80-90 per cent of bookings for the Union Territory have been cancelled in the past few days. “The attack in Pahalgam has impacted the business in Himachal too, and 80-90 per […]
Let us stay in Kashmir or send us in body bags: Pakistani wives of ex-terrorists
Bandipora: Pakistani wives of ex-terrorists rehabilitated here have asserted they would rather die than return to their old country. The Pakistani women, who had come to Kashmir under the 2010 rehabilitation policy for former ultras, have pleaded the government to allow them to stay or send them in “body bags.” Alyza Rafiq, married to an […]
Tanishq unveils its latest Kundan Stories Collection
Srinagar: Tanishq, unveiled its latest Kundan Stories Collection, celebrating artisanal gold craftsmanship through exquisite design and unparalleled artistry. With Akshaya Tritiya and the summer wedding season on the horizon, this collection underscores Tanishq’s commitment to offering intricately handcrafted masterpieces that seamlessly blend heritage with contemporary elegance. With designs that capture the beauty and celebration of […]