BANDIPORA — Bandipora Police have claimed to have busted an alleged clandestine module linked to the banned organisation Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen, which was reportedly operating under the directions of a Pakistan-based handler and allegedly targeting women to propagate separatist ideology. According to a police press release, the investigation has uncovered suspected links involving prison-based coordination, covert meetings […]
NEW DELHI — A court here has ordered trial of jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik, Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, alias Engineer Rashid, and five others in a money laundering case linked to alleged funding from Pakistan through hawala channels for secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Special Judge Prashant Sharma ordered framing of charges […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday threw open the Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-Dawood, to the public in Srinagar, marking a new milestone in promoting autumn tourism in Kashmir. Developed as Kashmir’s premier autumn attraction, the garden features 3.5 lakh locally produced plants representing over 70 varieties, expected to bloom into nearly […]
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 […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee on Thursday defended the surcharge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, saying it was necessary for maintaining the fledgling system. Chatterjee said it is a misconception that someone is trying to earn from the UPI transaction surcharge. “You can understand the magnitude of the […]
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 […]