Traffic cop killed after hit by tipper in Lethpora
Pulwama: A police head-constable lost his life on Saturday after being hit by a tipper vehicle near CTC Lethpora on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official said that the deceased has been identified as Head Constable Yeshpal Singh, a resident of Jammu, who was posted at CTC Lethpora. The tipper, […]
PSAJK seeks early school timings to combat Heatwave
Srinagar: Amid the ongoing heatwave across Jammu and Kashmir, the Private Schools’ Association Jammu Kashmir (PSAJK) has strongly appeals to the J&K government led by Omar Abdullah and Education Minister Sakeena Itoo not to extend the summer vacation any further. Instead, the association has proposed that schools should operate from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM […]
Police arrests three drug peddlers in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla arrested three drug peddlers and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police team at a checkpoint established at Tangmarg intercepted a Vehicle (Maruti van) with two persons onboard. During the search, 84 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from their possession. They […]
Police foil bovine theft attempt in Handwara, one held
Srinagar: Police in Handwara apprehended an individual involved in bovine theft at Mawer Crossing, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police team while conducting night patrolling duty, intercepted a suspicious person leading a group of bovines near Mawer Crossing. Upon noticing the police party presence, the suspect attempted to flee, but the […]
Several illegal structures demolished in Jammu
Jammu: Several illegally-built structures, allegedly used for cattle smuggling, were demolished during an anti-encroachment drive here on Saturday, officials said. The drive was jointly conducted by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) and police in the Khanpura area of Nagrota on the city outskirts, they added. The officials said police have arrested three cattle smugglers — […]
Terrorist hideout busted in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: Security forces on Saturday busted a terrorist hideout in Poonch district and recovered arms and ammunition, officials said. The hideout was unearthed during a joint search operation by police and Army in Surankote forests, they said. No one was arrested in the operation. The security forces recovered three hand grenades, 14 rounds of AK […]
Police attaches property in Srinagar acquired through proceeds linked to terror activities
Srinagar: Police on Saturday attached a property allegedly acquired through illegal proceeds linked to terrorist activities here, an official said. According to police, the attachment was carried out under relevant provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with an FIR registered at Khanyar police station. In a decisive move against the terror […]
Div Com pays tributes to Martyrs of Karbala on Ashura
Srinagar: On the eve of Ashura, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri Saturday remembered the Martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and paid rich tributes to the Martyrs of Karbala. In his message, Div Com said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) taught resilience, courage & truthfulness to the humanity. On the occasion, he prayed […]
6,900 Amarnath pilgrims leave Jammu base camp for Kashmir
Jammu: Braving heavy rain, a fresh batch of over 6,900 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Saturday to pay a visit to the Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. About 30,000 pilgrims have prayed at the 3,880 metre-high cave shrine since July 3 when the 38-day annual yatra commenced from […]
CS aligns hydropower development with community empowerment
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo chaired a meeting to review and strategize the accelerated development of hydropower projects across various rivers in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting underscored the administration’s unwavering commitment to harnessing the region’s immense hydroelectric potential as a cornerstone of sustainable growth and prosperity here. The pivotal meeting saw the participation of […]
