Kashmir symbolises centuries-old tradition of communal harmony: Dr Karan Singh
Visits revered Charar-i-Sharief shrine in Budgam Srinagar: Former ‘Sadr-e-Riyasat’ Dr. Karan Singh, accompanied by his daughter, visited the revered Charar-i-Sharief shrine on Sunday and offered a chaadar and donation. He said his visit, along with National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah’s recent visit to the Kheer Bhawani shrine, symbolised Kashmir’s centuries-old tradition of communal harmony. […]
Sakeena Itoo launches Pulse Polio Immunization drive from DH Kulgam
KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Sunday launched the Pulse Polio Immunization drive from the District Hospital Kulgam by administering polio drops to a newborn baby. Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, Director Family welfare J&K, Chief Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent and other officers were also present. The Minister […]
Over 3.7 tonnes of seized narcotic drugs destroyed in Samba
Jammu: Over 3.7 tonnes of narcotic drugs, including 1.318 kg of heroin seized by police in Udhampur, have been destroyed at a designated disposal facility in Samba district, police said on Sunday. District Drug Disposal Committee (DDDC), Udhampur, under the chairmanship of the Senior Superintendent of Police, successfully destroyed the narcotics in accordance with the […]
Lt Guv interacts with volunteers of Save Youth Save Future Foundation
Commends efforts of the members of the foundation SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday interacted with the volunteers of the Save Youth Save Future Foundation at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar. The Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of the members of the foundation for their dedicated community outreach and social initiatives and inspiring greater participation of youth […]
Ladakh Welcomes Dalai Lama with fervour ahead of his 91st birthday
Leh: The Dalai Lama received a grand welcome on his arrival in Ladakh on Sunday for a two-month visit, with thousands of devotees, monks and well-wishers lining the Technical Airport route here to greet him. The 14th Dalai Lama, who recently underwent a knee surgery in Delhi, will celebrate his 91st birthday in Leh on […]
Samsung’s innovation programme inspires JK youth
Empowers them to build AI-driven solutions for community challenges Jammu: Reaching out to young innovators in Jammu and Kashmir through its flagship innovation programme, Solve for Tomorrow 2026, Samsung India engaged 452 students in design thinking workshops aimed at empowering them to develop artificial intelligence-powered solutions to local challenges. The workshops, held at Government Degree […]
Crime Branch registers FIR in Rs 68 lakh fraud at JK Grameen Bank branches
Jammu: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch on Sunday registered an FIR into an alleged fraud of more than Rs 68 lakh in Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank after an internal vigilance inquiry uncovered suspected fake loan accounts, unauthorised transactions and diversion of funds. The case was filed under sections 420 and 120-B […]
Nine injured as bus carrying CISF personnel overturns in Reasi
Jammu: Eight Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and a civilian driver were injured after a bus carrying them overturned near Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district on Sunday, officials said. The accident occurred along the Tarakote route to the shrine, and the condition of three injured CISF personnel – head constables Sammy Kumar […]
Pak intruder caught along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: A 31-year-old Pakistani intruder was apprehended by Indian Army troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch on Sunday, the third such incident in the district this month, officials said. Rayees Khan, a resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, was taken into custody from Balakote sector shortly after he crossed the LoC into this side, […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Anantnag and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that a police party during naka checking in Nowbug Bijbehara area arrested a drug peddler identified as Fayaz Ahmad Ganie son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Ganie resident of Kadlabal, Pampore, presently residing at Kanderpora […]