Pilot project for Weather-Based crop insurance scheme launched in Shopian
Farmers sensitized on registration, claim process, climate-risk protection SHOPIAN: In a significant step towards safeguarding the farming community against unpredictable climate risks and crop losses, a comprehensive farmer awareness programme on Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme was held on Friday at Mini Secretariat Shopian. The programme was organized in connection with the pilot project on Weather-Based […]
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Solarization Scheme revolutioning power sector in Anantnag
Govt Offices, Private Consumers receive “zero electricity bills” ANANTNAG: The flagship rooptop solar initiative, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli (PMSGMB) Yojana and Solarization Scheme for Government Buildings, aimed to reduce electricity bills of households and public offices, are revolutioning power sector and making appreciable progress in district Anantnag. The schemes are successfully transforming energy landscape […]
Eidul Adha 2026: Food Safety drive conducted at Anantnag
ANANTNAG: On eve of the upcoming Eid ul-Adha, a joint inspection drive was conducted Friday by the Food Safety and Legal Metrology Departments Anantnag at various markets of the district. During the inspection, particular focus was given to the ingredients and raw materials being used in the manufacturing of bakery items and sweets, including the […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Wanpoh-Ashajipora/ Malaknag Double Circuit line will be observed due to which power supply to Ashajipora, Dialgam, Rohu, Mirbazar, Schichen, Brinty, Malaknag, Reshi Bazar, Janglatmandi, Shirpora, BB Nowgam, Thajiwara, Brakpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 9:30 AM to 04 PM on […]
Police attaches properties belonging to drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla, Shopian and Kulgam attached properties belonging to drug peddlers, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that in Baramulla a house belonging to notorious drug peddler Zahid Ahmad Mir son of Ghulam Hassan Mir resident of Checkthan Chanpora, Tangmarg was attached under Section 68-F of the NDPS Act. The attached property […]
Police busts illegal drug network in Baramulla, two held
Drug peddler arrested in Awantipora Srinagar: In a major crackdown against the illegal sale and distribution of psychotropic and intoxicating drugs under the ongoing anti-narcotics drive, Police in Baramulla achieved a significant success in Pattan area by unearthing an illicit drug supply network operating through medical establishments. Meanwhile, a drug peddler was held in south […]
Dull markets, weak animal sales cast shadow over eid preparations in Pulwama, Shopian
Pulwama: The usual festive rush ahead of Eid-ul-Adha is missing from markets across south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Shopian districts this year, as traders and livestock dealers report poor business activity and weak sales of sacrificial animals. From garment shops and bakeries to kitchenware stores and livestock markets, traders say customer footfall has dropped significantly compared […]
ACB registers disproportionate assets case against AEE in Kishtwar
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a disproportionate assets case against AEE Hydraulic Sub-Division Chhatroo, Kishtwar, alleging possession of assets far exceeding his known sources of income, officials said. They said searches were conducted at multiple locations in Doda and Kishtwar following court-issued warrants. Further investigation is underway. In a statement issued […]
Boy dies after tractor overturns in Saimoh Tral
Srinagar: A minor boy lost his life after a tractor overturned in Saimoh area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. An official said that the minor boy was sitting on a tractor parked on a slope near a school and while attempting to start or move the vehicle, it overturned. He said […]
Authorities raze ‘illegal’ commercial property of suspected drug peddler in Udhampur
Jammu: Police and civil administration said they demolished an alleged “illegal” commercial property of an drug peddler in Udhampur district as part of an ongoing crackdown against narcotics trafficking, officials said. The drive targeted shops allegedly built on government land near Dewal bridge along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Samroli area. Officials said the […]