SRINAGAR — At least four people were killed and 17 others injured in a road accident involving a bus and a taxi on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. The accident took place at Gund and both the vehicles sustained major damages, the officials said. They said […]
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Two notorious drug peddlers detained under PIT NDPS Act in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday detained two notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act in Ganderbal district of Central Kashmir. “Two notorious drug peddlers identified as Danish Ahmad Dar, son of Gh Mohd Dar of Wakura Ganderbal and Shahjehan Ahmad Parrah, son of Nazir Ahmad Parrah of Zazna Ganderbal were detained […]
Top Police, CRPF officers review joint operational exercises in Ganderbal
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In a significant move to enhance security and operational synergy, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Central Kashmir, Shri Rajiv Pandey-IPS and DIG CRPF operations North Range Srinagar Shri Sudhir Kumar reviewed the joint operational competence of SOG Ganderbal and CRPF. SSP Ganderbal Shri Ragav S and other senior officers of Police and CRPF […]
Man gets 27 years rigorous imprisonment for raping, abducting minor in J&K
SRINAGAR — A trial court in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir has sentenced a man to 27 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping and abducting a minor. The court convicted Mohammad Saleem Taploo for offences under section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and section 363 of the Ranbir […]
Sonamarg fire: MLA Kangan, Div Com, DC Ganderbal visit spot, assess damages
GANDERBAL (KIMS) — Following the devastating overnight fire incident at the old market Sonamarg, which resulted in extensive damage to several shops, MLA Kangan Mian Mehar, along with Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, visited the site to assess the situation and express solidarity with the affected shopkeepers. During […]
‘Assessed damages, will submit report for compensation’: DC Ganderbal on Sonamarg fire
GANDERBAL — Ganderbal Deputy Commissioner Jatin Kishore assured swift relief measures after a massive fire at the main market of Sonamarg and said that the administration has assessed the damages and will submit a report for compensation on Sunday. The incident which took place on Saturday in the Sonamarg area of Ganderbal district reportedly damaged […]
Seven persons booked for assaulting forest officials in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL (KIMS) — The Forest Department has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against seven residents of Mamer Kangan in Ganderbal for assaulting forest officials during a plantation project. According to the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Sindh Forest Division, “The incident occurred in compartment 69 of the Sindh Range, where the forest team was carrying […]
Authorities warn against spring water use in Ganderbal, Srinagar due to bacterial contamination
SRINAGAR — Authorities in Kashmir have directed people not to directly consume spring water in Ganderbal district and rural areas of Srinagar after samples collected from 37 water bodies were found to contain harmful bacteria. In a notice issued on Wednesday, the Jal Shakti department said if at all spring water is to be used, […]
Sheikh Inayat Ullah honored for Exemplary Service in Transport Management at Republic Day Function
GANDERBAL [Hadi Hidayat] (KIMS) — Sheikh Inayat Ullah, an accountant in the Motor Vehicle Department, Ganderbal, was awarded by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kangan, during the Republic Day function for his exemplary service in transport management. Entrusted with overseeing transport operations for the Kangan Assembly constituency during the Lok Sabha and General Assembly elections (Kangan ST-17 […]
Locals hail PM Modi for opening of Z-Morh tunnel in J&K; expect boost in connectivity, tourism
SRINAGAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Ganderbal district has been met with widespread praise from local residents, who expressed gratitude for the significant improvement in connectivity and its potential to boost tourism in the region. Local resident Manzoor Ahmad shared his excitement about […]