BARAMULLA — Police in Baramulla have detained an alleged drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, officials said on Friday. The detained person has been identified as Muzamil Majeed Bhat alias Hashim, son of Abdul Majeed Bhat, a resident of Mohalla Mir Sahib, Baramulla, against whom […]
BUDGAM — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday laid foundation stones for key power infrastructure projects worth over ₹10.42 crore in Budgam district, aimed at improving power quality, augmenting distribution capacity and strengthening the local grid infrastructure. The projects include a 33/11 KV (1×10 MVA) Receiving Station, an Electric Workshop at Sub Division Beerwah and […]
PULWAMA — Jammu and Kashmir Police in Pulwama have seized 23 dumpers/tippers and one excavator during a crackdown on illegal mining in the district, officials said on Friday. Acting on the directions of SSP Pulwama, police conducted early-morning raids at multiple locations across the Rohmu belt to curb the illegal extraction of soil and minerals. […]
SHOPIAN — Police have solved an apple theft case within 24 hours in Shopian, arresting the accused and recovering all 92 stolen apple-laden crates, officials said on Friday. According to police, Police Post Saidpora received a written complaint on October 22 from Zahoor Ahmad Ganai, son of Gh. Mohd Ganai, regarding the theft of 92 […]
BUDGAM — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for civic and road infrastructure projects worth ₹14.33 crore in Beerwah area of Budgam district. The Chief Minister inaugurated a two-span truss girder bridge over Nallah Sukhnag, with each span measuring 35 metres. He also laid foundation stones for the beautification of […]
KULGAM — Police have arrested three accused persons and recovered 193 livestock, including 181 sheep and 12 goats, worth approximately ₹25 lakh in connection with an assault and livestock theft case in Kulgam district. According to police, a written complaint was received at Police Post D.K. Marg on October 8 regarding the alleged assault on […]
ANANTNAG — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for developmental projects worth over ₹52 crore in Anantnag district, aimed at strengthening essential infrastructure and improving public services. Among the major projects inaugurated were Jal Jeevan Mission water supply schemes at Semthan, costing ₹6.29 crore; Shoul Sarsuna, ₹5.66 crore; and Chontipora […]
HANDWARA — Police on Thursday attached properties belonging to three accused in connection with a case registered at Police Station Handwara in 2023, officials said. The case, FIR No. 198/2023, was registered under various provisions of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), including Sections 307, 302, 436, 120-B and 121-A, along with provisions of the EIMCO […]
ANANTNAG — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a comprehensive review of development works, winter preparedness and public service delivery in Anantnag district, directing departments to expedite ongoing projects and ensure timely resolution of public grievances. According to a post by the Chief Minister’s Office on X, the review covered key sectors, including health, […]
HANDWARA — Police have arrested an accused in connection with the pasting of anti-national and provocative posters at a public place in Handwara, officials said on Thursday. Police have registered FIR No. 259/2026 at Police Station Handwara under relevant provisions of law. During the investigation, the suspected involvement of overground workers (OGWs) and other individuals […]