SRINAGAR — The successful conclusion of the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon has highlighted Jammu and Kashmir’s growing potential as a destination for international sporting events, tourism and cultural exchange. Over 2,000 runners, including participants from 12 countries, competed in the full and half marathons, with a total prize purse of ₹3.17 crore. The […]
ANANTNAG — Police in Anantnag registered eight cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, apprehended seven alleged drug peddlers, seized a vehicle and recovered over 7.86 kg of contraband substances during a series of anti-drug operations across the district, officials said on Monday. During one operation, police apprehended Sareer Ahmad Bhat, a […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with students from various educational institutions of Maharashtra, led by IIT Bombay, at Yuva Sangam and emphasised the importance of collaboration, innovation and national unity. In a post on X, Sinha said great ideas emerge through networks of trust, collaboration and mentorship. He said diversity […]
ANANTNAG — Police seized 16 vehicles allegedly involved in illegal mining during a night-time enforcement drive in Anantnag and Awantipora, officials said on Sunday. In Anantnag, police seized seven tractors, two tippers and five dumpers allegedly involved in illegal mining. During security checks, 87 suspicious persons were detained for verification. Police also took action against […]
BANDIPORA — Police have solved a motorcycle theft case in Bandipora by recovering the stolen vehicle within 12 hours, officials said on Sunday. According to police, Police Station Sumbal received a complaint from Tanveer Ahmad Rather, son of Manzoor Ahmad Rather, a resident of Markipora, Pattan, stating that his Hero Glamour motorcycle (JK05F-6142) had been […]
SRINAGAR — Property and goods worth lakhs of rupees were gutted after a fire broke out in a furnishings firm in Srinagar’s Karan Nagar area, officials said on Sunday. A fire broke out during the night at the godown cum sale outlet of a furnishings firm at Karan Nagar, the officials said, adding that the […]
ANANTNAG — Police has attached a double-storey shopping complex worth approximately ₹1.30 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Dooru area of Anantnag district, officials said on Sunday. The property belongs to Mohammad Amin Sofi, son of Abdul Rahim Sofi, a resident of Patikhas, Verinag, who is allegedly involved in multiple […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday felicitated the medal winners of the Kashmir Marathon, praising the determination of participants and describing the event as a celebration of the human spirit. In a post on X, Sinha said the Kashmir Marathon had opened new opportunities for talented youth of Jammu and […]
BARAMULLA — Baramulla Police on Sunday executed a detention warrant under the Public Safety Act (PSA) against a man from Arampora, officials said. The detainee, identified as Hatif Bilal Sofi, son of Bilal Ahmad Sofi, a resident of Arampora, Baramulla, was subsequently lodged at District Jail Anantnag in accordance with legal procedures, police said. According […]
BARAMULLA — Police in Baramulla have solved a fatal hit-and-run case within three hours of its reporting, apprehending the accused driver and seizing the vehicle involved in the incident, officials said on Sunday. The accident occurred on the Malpora–Heewan Road, where a 45-year-old woman, identified as Gulshan, wife of Mohd Ramzan and a resident of […]