Illegal extraction of minerals: Police seizes 458 vehicles, arrests 459 persons in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in its ongoing drive against illegal mining in Baramulla have registered 177 cases and arrested 459 persons for being involved in extraction/ transportation of minerals during the current year. Moreover, 458 vehicles used in illegal transport of minerals which includes 210 Tippers, 238 Tractors and 10 excavators have also been seized from different […]
Lt Guv inaugurates Jhelum Riverfront (Right Bank) Zero Bridge to General Post Office
Says the entire project provides distinct identity to the city's rich heritage
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Jhelum Riverfront (Right Bank) Zero Bridge to the General Post Office (GPO), Tuesday. The riverfront has been upgraded as a pedestrian and cycling promenade along with parks, and public plazas equipped with public amenities like toilets, seating spaces, and high-quality lighting to the people. The Lt Governor congratulated […]
Criminal detained under PSA in Reasi
Jammu: A man wanted in 14 criminal cases has been arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Tuesday, officials said. Umer Waseem Ghani, who hails from Bagga village of Mahore tehsil, was booked under the PSA by police and subsequently a detention order was issued by District Magistrate […]
Northern Army commander visits forward areas in Ladakh
Reviews winter preparedness
Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday visited forward areas and reviewed the operational preparedness for the winters in Ladakh sector. The Army commander appreciated and felicitated the troops of the Indian Army, Indo Tibetan Border Police and General Reserve Engineer Force for their relentless efforts in maintaining highest standards of operational […]
Mortar shell destroyed in controlled explosion in Samba
Samba/Jammu: A mortar shell was found lying in a field in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district and destroyed in a controlled explosion on Tuesday, officials said. The 84 mm shell was found lying in a field at village Dadui along Samba-Mansar road late Monday, the officials said. The bomb disposal squad took it into their […]
Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: LG Administers ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ Pledge to gatherings at Bakshi Stadium, Raj Bhavan
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off ‘Run for Unity’ to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Srinagar. Citizens from different age groups participated in the run to celebrate the spirit of unity. The Lt Governor administered ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ Pledge to the assembled gathering at Bakshi Stadium and Raj Bhavan, and […]
Two terror associates held in Baramulla: Police
Srinagar: Two terror associates were arrested with arms and ammunition in Dangarpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Tuesday. They said that on Monday evening a joint party of JK Police and Army arrested a duo at Nardhari Dangarpora. “Upon their frisking, the joint party recovered a Chinese pistol, 12 9mm Rounds […]
UT Foundation Day: Lt Governor attends open painting competition at Zero Bridge
Inaugurates DIPR’s photo exhibition on the theme Badalta Khilta Jammu Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday attended an open painting competition on the theme “Corruption free & Poverty free future”, Ideals of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat at Zero Bridge, on the occasion of UT Foundation Day. The Lt Governor interacted with the children participating in the competition and encouraged them to highlight the social issues […]
Forest Department celebrates Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, UT foundation Day
SRINAGAR: J&K Forest Department Tuesday organized various events to mark the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and J&K UT Foundation Day across various Districts of J&K. The main function was held at Bal-Van in Cheshmashahi Forests at Srinagar wherein a large number of students from various schools of City, NGOs, field staff of J&K Forest Department, local […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police party during Naka checking at Badragund intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, 4Kgs of Poppy Straw was recovered from […]
