Police arrest 06 drug peddlers; Contraband substance recovered
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Police arrest 06 drug peddlers; Contraband substance recovered

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 06 drug peddlers in Srinagar, Kupwara, Shopian & Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession. In Srinagar, a police party of Police Station Nowhatta during routine naka checking at Malkha chowk, apprehended an individual under suspicious circumstances. During search,…

Cong demands resignation of Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks
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Cong demands resignation of Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

The Congress on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks in the Rajya Sabha which it claimed were an insult to B R Ambedkar. The opposition party also demanded that Shah should apologise publicly and in Parliament for the remarks. Referring to Shah’s speech in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday,…

Mehbooba expresses concern over ecological impact of developmental projects in Kashmir
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Mehbooba expresses concern over ecological impact of developmental projects in Kashmir

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday expressed concern over the ecological impact of some developmental projects in Kashmir, saying development should not come at the cost of environment and resources. Mufti, a former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, raised an alarm over three projects — Rajouri-Baramulla highway,…

Police foil J&K Congress’ march to Raj Bhavan seeking Adani’s arrest in Srinagar
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Police foil J&K Congress’ march to Raj Bhavan seeking Adani’s arrest in Srinagar

Police on Wednesday prevented Congress workers from marching towards the Raj Bhavan here to protest against the BJP’s policy to “defend” billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, and its “utter failure” to maintain peace in Manipur. The Congress workers assembled at the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) headquarters on MA Road here, officials said. However,…

Shutdown in J&K’s Katra to protest Vaishno Devi ropeway project
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Shutdown in J&K’s Katra to protest Vaishno Devi ropeway project

Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra, the base camp for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, observed a shutdown on Wednesday in protest against the proposed Rs 250-crore ropeway project connecting Tarakote Marg to Sanji Chhat, which leads to the cave shrine in Reasi district. Alleging that the ropeway would destroy the livelihoods of local business owners, the Mata…

Cong considered Constitution ‘private fiefdom’ of one family amended it to stay in power: Amit Shah
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Cong considered Constitution ‘private fiefdom’ of one family amended it to stay in power: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday attacked the Congress in the Rajya Sabha, saying the party treated the Constitution as the “private fiefdom” of one family and “played fraud” with Parliament. Concluding a two-day debate on the “Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India”, Shah ripped into the Congress for its…

J&K Students secure top positions, bag prestigious Awards at National Level Eco Hackathon at Delhi
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J&K Students secure top positions, bag prestigious Awards at National Level Eco Hackathon at Delhi

Jammu and Kashmir awarded for ranking among 5 top contributing states/ UTs across Nation Pulwama, Samba, Budgam & Udhampur emerge top performing Districts in J&K; Dir Edu Kmr congratulates winning students, says committed to improve edu standards SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 17: The students of Jammu and Kashmir have exceptionally shone in the National Level Eco Hackathon…

LG Manoj Sinha Congratulations to all the talented sportspersons & sports officials
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LG Manoj Sinha Congratulations to all the talented sportspersons & sports officials

LG Manoj Sinha Congratulations to all the talented sportspersons & sports officials, who have been conferred Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta Khel Ratna Award. I’m confident they will work with dedication to earn glory for the country through their performances and continue to inspire young generation. It is our dream to make J&K sportiest UT and…

Kupwara Police Apprehend Two Individuals with Narcotics; 13 Grams of Heroin-like Substance Recovered

Kupwara Police Apprehend Two Individuals with Narcotics; 13 Grams of Heroin-like Substance Recovered

In a significant development against the drug menace, Kupwara Police today apprehended two suspicious individuals at Khazanmatti Checkpoint under the jurisdiction of Police Station Kralpora. The individuals have been identified as Aasim Sultan Sheikh, son of Mohd Sultan Sheikh, resident of Trehgam, aged 25 years, and Mujtahid Nazir, son of Nazir Ahmad Lone, resident of…

Gaurav Gupta calls for designated protest zones to prevent public inconvenience

Gaurav Gupta calls for designated protest zones to prevent public inconvenience

Gaurav Gupta, former General Secretary of Chamber of Commerce and Industry Jammu, expressed deep concern over the frequent blocking of roads and bridges in Jammu due to protests and demonstrations. Highlighting the severe inconvenience caused to the public, he stressed the need for a more structured approach to public demonstrations to ensure minimal disruption to…