SRINAGAR — The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir arrested a man and recovered 13 bottles of Codeine Phosphate from his possession during an anti-drug operation in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday. The operation was conducted at Wanigam-Hyder Beigh Road in Pattan following specific information, during which the accused, identified […]
REASI — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed the progress of developmental works, delivery of public services and winter preparedness in Reasi district, directing officials to expedite ongoing projects and ensure timely completion, particularly in remote areas. The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting during his second district visit of the day. The […]
DODA — Police on Wednesday detained a man under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988 in Doda and lodged him in District Jail Bhaderwah, officials said. The detainee has been identified as Tosif Malik, a resident of Sarna village in Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district. Police records […]
BANDIPORA — Police have recovered 11 lost mobile phones worth around ₹1.87 lakh in Bandipora district and handed them over to their respective owners, officials said on Wednesday. The mobile phones were recovered during a recent drive undertaken by District Police Bandipora through technological interventions to trace lost or stolen devices, they said. The recovered […]
SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the Veshow Festival in Kulgam, describing it as a vibrant platform for ideas, creativity and cultural dialogue. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said the festival, rooted in the timeless Rishi-Sufi legacy of Jammu and Kashmir, celebrates literature, art, heritage and handicrafts. He said […]
UDHAMPUR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive district review meeting in Udhampur to assess the progress of developmental works, winter preparedness and delivery of essential public services, officials said. The meeting reviewed key sectors, including roads and infrastructure, health, education, power, Jal Shakti, agriculture, rural development, industries, youth services, and food […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a two-member inquiry committee to ascertain the cause and circumstances of the fire incident at a warehouse in Nehru Market, Jammu, officials said. The committee comprises Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Tejinder Singh, and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Vikas Kundal. The committee has been directed […]
SHOPIAN — Police in Shopian have arrested seven persons in connection with an apple theft case and recovered 83 stolen apple boxes besides seizing three vehicles allegedly used in the commission of the crime, officials said on Wednesday. They said Police Station Heerpora received information about the theft of apple boxes from an orchard and […]
BARAMULLA — Police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered 7.690 kilograms of charas-like substance during naka checking in the Pattan area of Baramulla district, officials said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Sajid Ahmad Mir, son of Bashir Ahmad Mir, a resident of Janwani Pora, was intercepted by a police party at Janwani Pora, […]
BARAMULLA — Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday inaugurated a New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Chukar in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, constructed at a cost of ₹1.88 crore. Emphasising the importance of strengthening grassroots healthcare, the Minister said expanding medical facilities in rural and far-flung areas was essential to improving […]