SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested five alleged drug peddlers and recovered various contraband substances during separate operations in Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag districts, officials said on Monday. In Shopian, police during naka checking at Matipora Bridge intercepted Feroz Ahmad Wani, a resident of Batamuran. A search of his nylon bag led to […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached a property worth around ₹40 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Anantnag district as part of its ongoing action against assets linked to narcotics trafficking, officials said on Monday. The property, comprising 12.5 marlas of proprietary land at Ainoo Brai, belongs to Parvaiz Ahmad Bokad, […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday introduced key legislative bills, including the J&K Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the J&K Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, in the ongoing autumn session of the Legislative Assembly. The proposed legislations are aimed at facilitating economic growth and improving the […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that several measures are being taken for the preservation and restoration of Dal Lake, including regular deweeding, waste collection and mechanical dredging. Responding to a question on the preservation of water bodies, the Chief Minister said continuous manual deweeding and […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly about several measures being taken to promote sustainable and planned urban development across the Union Territory. As Minister-in-charge of Housing and Urban Development, Abdullah said the ₹361 crore Integrated Solid Waste Management Project at Achan in Srinagar has been approved […]
SHOPIAN — Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian have arrested a suspected drug peddler and recovered 13.264 kg of a ganja-like substance and four grams of a charas-like substance from his possession, police said. The arrest was made during routine naka checking at Matipora Bridge, where a police party from Police Post Berthipora intercepted a […]
BARAMULLA — Police in Baramulla have arrested a man in connection with the theft of ₹83,000 from a Khidmat Centre at Mirpora, Mamoosa in Pattan and recovered ₹5,130 from his residence, officials said. Police said the theft took place on September 25 when the centre operator, Mir Waheed, had left the premises to offer Friday […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded Administrative Approval for the construction of a multi-level car parking facility at Jewel Chowk in Jammu at an estimated cost of ₹29.88 crore. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the project is aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving urban mobility and providing modern and convenient parking […]
BARAMULLA — Police in Baramulla have cracked a theft case registered at Police Station Pattan with the arrest of two persons and apprehension of a juvenile, besides recovering the stolen copper utensils. According to police, FIR No. 186/2026 was registered on August 6 following a complaint regarding the theft of copper utensils from a shop […]
SRINAGAR — On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country and the world to visit Jammu and Kashmir and experience its natural beauty, rich culture and hospitality. The Chief Minister said Jammu and Kashmir, with its pristine peaks, serene lakes and lush […]