SANJY-2026: IGP Traffic chairs review meeting to finalize Traffic Management Arrangements
SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Traffic J&K, M. Suleman Choudhary, Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess and finalize traffic management arrangements for the smooth, safe and seamless movement of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026 pilgrims along the Kashmir axis. The meeting was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range, Javed Iqbal Matoo, DIG […]
Jammu’s young aces clinch Bronze at North Zone Soft Tennis Championship
Credit J&K Sports Council, Y&SS, JKASTA support Jammu: Four young players from the Khelo India Soft Tennis Centre at MA Stadium, Jammu, have brought fresh pride to Jammu and Kashmir by clinching the bronze medal at the 3rd North Zone National Soft Tennis Championship held at Gindun Stadium, Srinagar, from June 26 to June 28, […]
Police seized heroin worth Rs 20 Cr in Anantnag, one held
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday arrested an alleged inter-district drug smuggler and seized 2.613 kilograms of heroin, estimated to be worth around ₹20 crore in the international market, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. The accused was intercepted during a routine vehicle checking drive at Halmulla in Anantnag district, where police stopped a suspicious […]
Two revenue officials arrested for taking Rs 70,000 bribe in Jammu
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday caught two revenue officials red-handed, while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 70,000 here, an official said. Patwari Shashi Kumar and his assistant, Harkeerat Singh, were trapped following a written complaint by a resident alleging that the officials had demanded an illegal gratification for issuing two […]
Amarnath Yatra : Lieutenant Governor performs the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave
Extends heartfelt invitation to all devotees of Baba Barfani Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday performed the ‘Pratham Puja’ at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji, marking the ceremonial start of the annual pilgrimage. The Lieutenant Governor sought the divine blessings of Baba Barfani and prayed for the peace, prosperity, health and […]
Boosting Policy Research : SKUAST-K, IFPRI launch Advanced Economic Modelling Programme
SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), on Monday launched a one-week advanced capacity-building program on Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeling for Economic Policy Analysis at its Shalimar campus. Organized by the Institute of Business and Policy Research (IBPR), SKUAST-K, the […]
JKCA unveils SGM resolutions to Restore Democratic Governance
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Monday placed in the public domain the resolutions adopted during its Special General Meeting (SGM) held on June 27, outlining a series of landmark decisions aimed at restoring democratic governance, strengthening institutional accountability, ensuring constitutional compliance and accelerating the development of cricket across the Union Territory. […]
Potable Water crisis triggers protest in Pulwama’s Pinglena
Residents block Srinagar-Pulwama road Pulwama: Residents of Pinglena village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district staged a protest on Monday against an acute shortage of drinking water, briefly blocking the Srinagar–Pulwama road and disrupting traffic to press for the immediate restoration of piped water supply. The protesters said the area has been reeling under a severe […]
Commissioner SMC reviews major capacity augmentation project at WTP Nishat
Directs timely completion to strengthen Srinagar’s portable water supply SRINAGAR: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, Monday conducted a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing Development of Allied Infrastructure for the 3 MGD Rapid Sand Filtration Plant (RSFP) at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Nishat, and reviewed the progress of the project aimed at […]
Over 4.49 lakh Stakeholders participate in 4th Round of mass PTMs across Kashmir
Strong community participation reinforces School-Parent Partnership across Valley SRINAGAR: Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Monday organized the fourth round of Valley-wide Mass PTMs, witnessing a significant participation of 4,49,141 stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers and community members. Expressing sincere gratitude to parents and the wider community for their active and enthusiastic participation, Director School […]