Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint near Higher Secondary School Zohama, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Sajad Muzaffar Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar resident of Surasyar Chadoora. During search, […]
Bring Shidak on tourism map for upliftment of Abhama hamlet: Locals to Govt
Pulwama: The residents of the Abhama hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to bring the scenic spot of Shidak onto the official tourism map for the upliftment of the area. Known for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings, Shidak has long remained unexplored despite its potential to attract […]
Three held for celebratory firing during wedding in Jammu
Jammu: Three people were on Monday arrested for allegedly firing into the air during a wedding celebration in the outskirts of Jammu city, police said. The incident, which happened in Gharota on Sunday night and created panic among wedding guests, came to light after a video surfaced on social media, they said. Taking cognizance of […]
Notorious criminal among two arrested in Jammu, pistol recovered
Jammu: Two persons, including a notorious criminal, were arrested in Jammu city on Monday, and a pistol with live rounds and a dagger were recovered, officials said. A police team during a routine checking intercepted a scooty on the Fourth Bridge, they said, adding that a pistol with a live round was allegedly recovered from […]
Aijaz Asad reviews RDD schemes in Shopian
Directs enhanced focus on durable assets, infrastructure SHOPIAN: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of departmental schemes in Shopian district. The meeting was attended by District Development Commissioner, Shopian, Shishir Gupta; Additional District Development Commissioner, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Zakir […]
Progress on PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana reviewed at Ganderbal
DC directs intensifying awareness, publicity efforts to ensure benefits of scheme reach maximum consumers GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore chaired a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. At the outset, DC was briefed about the status of applications uploaded on the […]
SOP Committee Relief meeting held at Bandipora
BANDIPORA: In order to accelerate the relief distribution process, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl, today chaired a meeting of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Committee, here. The meeting discussed the evaluation of pending relief cases and ensuring timely support to eligible beneficiaries. A total of five cases were presented out of which […]
J&K gears up for National Panchayati Raj Day celebrations on April 24
Director asks officials to organise Gram Sabhas across UT JAMMU: In preparation for National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) on April 24, 2025, Director Panchayati Raj J&K, Sham Lal chaired a meeting with Assistant Commissioners Panchayats (ACPs) to finalize the modalities for the celebrations across the Union Territory. Emphasizing the importance of grassroots democratic Institutions, the […]
Dy CM interacts with Jammu Flour Mills Association
Assures to resolve their issues on priority basis JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, convened a meeting with Jammu Flour Mills Association to take stock of their issues and concerns for speedy redress. The Association expressed concern over the crippling impact of Punjab Government’s Mandi fee on wheat procurement, severely affecting the flour mills […]
Moderate to Intense Showers Expected for Next 5 Hrs in J&K Parts: Director MeT
Urges People to Stay Indoors, Avoid Travel Srinagar: The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting moderate rainfall with intense showers and severe thunder/lightning in several parts of the Jammu and Kashmir over the next few hours. Director MeT Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, as per news agency JKNS, said, “Moderate […]