SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar and recovered contraband substances from their possession. “Two vehicles simultaneously coming from Awantabawan towards Elahibagh were intercepted by police during naka checking at 90 Feet Road near Matoo Steel. During search, 10 grams of Brown Sugar was recovered from the […]
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J&K celebrates Constitution Day first time since 1950
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating the ‘Samvidhan Diwas’ on Tuesday for the first time since 1950 when the country’s Constitution was adopted by Parliament. The government has issued instructions for the grand celebrations of Constitution Day. “Considering the significance of the completion of 75 years of adoption of the Constitution, the day is […]
Delegates from 15 countries reach Srinagar for World Craft Council meet
SRINAGAR — Delegates from 15 countries which are members of the World Craft Council (WCC) have assembled here to take part in the 60th jubilee celebrations of the council. “The members from diverse regions, including Kuwait, Australia, France, the UK, Ireland, Central Asia and beyond have come together alongside artisans from various parts of the […]
J&K govt bans use of WhatsApp, Gmail for transmission of official documents
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmission of sensitive official documents, saying it can lead to data breaches and leaks. These platforms are not specifically designed to handle classified or sensitive information, and their security protocols may not meet the stringent standards […]
Properties of drug traffickers worth Rs 1.6 Crore attached in Anantnag
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a relentless crackdown on drug trafficking, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached properties worth ₹1.6 crore under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 on Monday in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. “An immovable property including a double-storey concrete building and a concrete shop, collectively valued […]
Engineer Rashid moves Delhi Court, seeks interim bail to attend Parliament
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid on Monday moved a Delhi court seeking interim bail in a terror-funding case to attend the Parliament session. After Rashid urged Principal District and Sessions Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav to grant him the reprieve, the court asked the National Investigation Agency to file a response by […]
Woman drug peddler arrested in Anantnag, 8 kgs of cannabis powdery substance recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a major step against drug trafficking, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday arrested a woman drug peddler in Anantnag district of South Kashmir and recovered cannabis powdery substance from her possession. “A woman drug peddler identified as Gulshana, wife of Mohammad Yousuf Ganie, a resident of Takiya Maksood Shah, Bijbehara […]
Omar Abdullah meets WCC delegates, seeks help in tapping full potential of handicrafts
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with delegates of the World Craft Council (WCC) here and said the organisation could assist the Union territory in unlocking its full potential in handicrafts and making it sustainable in the years to come. A key highlight of the meeting was the announcement of […]
Militant hideout busted in Handwara, ammunition and explosives recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police along with security forces have busted a militant hideout in the forest area of Mughalpora Kremhora in Handwara area of Kupwara district on Sunday and recovered ammunition and explosives from the site. “Acting on a specific input, Police along with Army (15 RR) and CRPF (92 Bn), launched […]
Two drug peddlers arrested in Srinagar; contraband substances, cash recovered
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Srinagar on Sunday and recovered contraband substances and cash from their possession. “A Truck bearing Registration Number JK18-2323 was intercepted at a checkpoint established on NHW opposite Tehsil Office Central Shalteng by Srinagar Police with two persons, identified as Tajamul Rafiq, Son […]









