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 […]
Union Agriculture Secretary visits agricultural institutions, facilities in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Union Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Devesh Chaturvedi, Friday visited prominent Agricultural Institutions and facilities in the Kashmir Valley to assess the ongoing initiatives and explore avenues for further strengthening of the sector. During the visit, Devesh Chaturvedi inspected the Indian International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC), where he reviewed the post-harvest […]
J&K Cooperative Societies deptt organize workshop
JAMMU: The J&K Cooperative Societies Department, Friday convened a collaborative workshop to discuss and co-create the proposed Holistic Cooperative Development Programme (HCDP). Commissioner Secretary, Cooperatives, Babila Rakwal, was the chief guest on the occasion. The event saw enthusiastic participation from a wide range of stakeholders including the representatives from cooperatives, government departments, financial institutions and […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025: Lt Guv inaugurates Yatri Niwas Complex at Baltal for pilgrims
Says safe and adequate accommodation to all the devotees is our top priority SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board’s Yatri Niwas Complex at Baltal, Ganderbal for pilgrims of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. The facility, developed by ONGC under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, will accommodate 800 pilgrims […]
Pulwama, Shopian farmers suffer as siphon damaged in 2014 floods awaits reconstruction
Farmers say irrigation woes threaten the agriculture sector, demand urgent redressal Pulwama: A decade after the devastating 2014 floods, farmers across several villages in south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Shopian districts continue to suffer due to the failure of authorities to reconstruct a crucial siphon that was damaged during the deluge. Locals said that despite repeated […]
