Police demolishes illegal structure raised by notorious drug peddler
Srinagar: In a decisive crackdown under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, police in Srinagar has demolished an illegal residential structure belonging to a habitual Drug peddler in the Palpora Noorbagh area, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that the accused Mohammad Irfan Sheikh @Iff son of Mohammad Ashraf Sheikh resident of […]
Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan: Police arrests four drug peddlers
Srinagar: In continuation of the ongoing anti-drug enforcement drive under the 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan, Police achieved further success by arresting four drug peddlers in Sopore and Baramulla in separate actions and recovering contraband and psychotropic substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party during […]
Dumping site turns health hazard in Tral’s Nagapathri
Locals decry disposal of dead animals, seek urgent action Pulwama: Residents of Nagapathri area in Tral have raised alarm over the worsening condition of a local dumping site, alleging that it has evolved into a serious environmental and public health hazard due to unchecked waste disposal, including carcasses of dead animals. Situated in the midst […]
ACB charge-sheets 11 including SMC officials in illegal construction case
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a charge-sheet against 11 accused, including four Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) officials and seven beneficiaries for alleged violations in a building permission case involving illegal constructions in Srinagar. A spokesperson of the organisation said that it presented Charge sheet against 04 accused persons of […]
Toddler drowns in Shopian’s Zainapora, body found downstream
Shopian: A two-year-old girl drowned after falling into a nallah in the Zainapora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday afternoon. An official said that the child slipped into Nallah Ladii near her rented accommodation in Chidipora. Her body was later recovered downstream in Reshipora. The deceased has been identified as Saziya Mumtaz (2), […]
Eight administrative secretaries named in GAD’s May 2026 roster for Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued a roster of administrative secretaries for the Civil Secretariat here for May 2026, an official order said on Monday. The General Administration Department (GAD) has scheduled senior officers to remain available at the secretariat on a rotational basis during the summer session to ensure smooth functioning of […]
No internal differences in NC, only ‘baseless rumours’: Minister Javid Dar
Sopore : Jammu and Kashmir Minister, Javid Ahmad Dar on Monday dismissed talk of internal differences in the National Conference (NC), calling it “baseless rumours”. “There are no differences. Why would you pay attention to rumours? Everything is alright,” Dar told reporters on the sidelines of a private function in Sopore as per KNS. His […]
Speaker receives rousing welcome from staff on re-opening of Assembly Secretariat
SRINAGAR: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was accorded a rousing welcome by the staff on the first day of the re-opening of the Assembly Secretariat in the summer capital. On his arrival, the Speaker interacted with the officers and staff members, enquiring about their presence and overall well-being. He appreciated their dedication and emphasized […]
Lt Guv to inaugurate All India Inter-University Wushu Championship 2026 at KU
Event to start on May 4 Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) is set to host the All India Inter-University Wushu Championship 2026 (Men & Women) from May 04 to 09 under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities. The championship will be inaugurated on May 4 at the University’s Synthetic Athletic Track by […]
Govt. committed to bridge developmental gaps: Sakeena Itoo
Inaugurates New Primary School Building at Zambalnard Kulgam KULGAM: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Saturday inaugurated a newly constructed primary school building at Zambalnard in DH Pora area of Kulgam district. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized that education remains a top priority for the government and […]