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Stolen jewellery recovered BARAMULLA: Police in Baramulla have cracked a house theft case within a short span of time with the arrest of three accused persons and recovery of stolen gold jewellery. The case pertains to a complaint received at Police Station Baramulla from Saleema Begum W/o Mohd Akbar Wani resident of Rangwar, Baramulla, who []

BARAMULLA: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Sunday laid the foundation stone for fencing and beautification works at the revered Ziyarat Hazrat Nizam-ud-Din (RA) at Ladoora, Baramulla. The project, being executed by the PW(R&B) Rafiabad Division, has an estimated cost of 30 lakh. It []

JAMMU: A media delegation from Ahmedabad arrived in Jammu on Sunday as part of a press tour organised by Press Information Bureau (PIB) to familiarise journalists with the regions cultural heritage, developmental initiatives and major infrastructure projects. The media delegation comprising 10 journalists, is currently on a four-day visit to the Jammu Division. Upon arrival, []

BARAMULLA: Continuing its sustained campaign against drug abuse and illicit cultivation of narcotic substances, Police in Baramulla conducted a Bhang destruction drive at Jabadar, Bijhama. During the drive, wild Bhang plants found growing in the area were identified and destroyed. The operation was conducted peacefully and smoothly, with police personnel ensuring proper supervision throughout. Police []

10 motorised pumps and one tractor seized in Sopore AWANTIPORA: Continuing its efforts against illegal mining and unauthorized extraction of minerals, Police in Awantipora carried out action at different locations and seized 04 tractors and 01 tipper involved in illegal mining activities. During routine patrolling, a police party of Police Post Aripal detected illegal mining []

ANANTNAG: District Administration Anantnag on Sunday accorded a warm farewell to the outgoing Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Sunny Gupta, on his transfer and posting as SSP Kishtwar, during a function organized at the DC Office. Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Dr. Muzamil Maqbool Beigh, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), []

JAMMU: Tawi Wonderland Park at Bhagwati Nagar witnessed a huge rush of visitors on Saturday as Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) hosted Euphoria An Evening to Celebrate Culture, bringing together music, dance and cultural performances in a vibrant three-hour programme. The event drew a large number of families, youngsters and visitors, who gathered at []

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has informed that the shutdown of the 33 kV Pampore-BK Pora Line, earlier scheduled for 01 & 05 September, 2026, has been rescheduled. As per the revised schedule, the shutdown will now be observed on 03 & 07 September, 2026, from 08:00 AM to []

Over 8,000 sanitation facilities deployed; 414.46 MT waste processed scientifically under Zero Waste to Landfill approach Srinagar, Aug 30: The comprehensive sanitation and scientific waste management system implemented during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 has received national recognition, with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighting the Yatras sanitation arrangements and scientific waste management model []

JAMMU: (Aug 30) More than 200 building blocks and about 5,000 flats and community halls across migrant camps in Jammu are set to undergo major repair and renovation works soon, with the J&K government having approved Rs 82.45 crore for it, an official spokesperson said on Sunday. The information was given at a meeting chaired []

SRINAGAR: (Aug 30) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to enhance the road conditions leading to Drung, a tourist spot near Tangmarg in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, due to its significant tourism potential. Requesting CM @OmarAbdullah and the Commissioner Secretary @WorksDepartment to kindly intervene and ensure the road []

School celebrates students achievements in academics, sports, arts MLA Lal Chowk, Director School Education grace felicitation ceremony SRINAGAR: The Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Amira Kadal, Srinagar, organised a grand Annual Day and Felicitation Ceremony to honour and celebrate the achievements of its students in academics, sports, and various co-curricular activities. The event was a []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Saturday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of the wife of partys District Secretary Budgam, Khawaja Ghulam Ahmad Mir alias Naseem. In his condolence message, Dr Farooq expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for strength and fortitude to them to []

Shameema Firdous urges timely completion of works Srinagar, 29 Aug: Road macadamization works have commenced in Gawkadal, Basant Bagh, Chadpora, Habba Kadal and Chinkral Mohalla at a cost of Rs 47 lakh, under the initiative of MLA Habba Kadal, Shameema Firdous. The works are aimed at improving road conditions and providing better connectivity and safer []

GANDERBAL: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) celebrated National Sports Day-2026 with enthusiasm and active participation of athletes, students, faculty members and university officials at the Tulmulla campus here. The programme was organised by the Department of Physical Education, in line with the national theme Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat. The celebration highlighted the importance of sports, []

Srinagar clinches title at Indoor Sports Stadium Shopian SHOPIAN: The Inter-District Divisional Level U-17 Girls Table Tennis Championship concluded on Saturday at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Shopian, bringing together young table tennis talent from across the Kashmir Division. The championship witnessed participation from 50 players representing ten districts, accompanied by their respective escort teachers. The []

ANANTNAG: National Sports Day 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit across District Anantnag, with vibrant activities organised in all 12 Zones of the Department of Youth Services & Sports. The celebrations were organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, whose extraordinary contribution to Indian hockey continues to []

Srinagar, Aug 28: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar on Friday reviewed security arrangements at Hazratbal and other congregation points in Srinagar. Kumar, who took charge as IGP Kashmir on Thursday evening, assured people that the Kashmir Zonal Police remains committed to their safety and security and reiterated that anti-terror operations remain []

Srinagar, Aug 28: Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across Kashmir Valley on Friday, with devotees visiting temples, offering prayers and seeking blessings on the occasion. The festival, which celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, was marked by religious ceremonies and family gatherings at various places across the Valley. At the historic Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, []

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone Sujit Kumar on Friday assured people that the Kashmir Zonal Police is always there for their safety and security, while saying anti-terror operations remain the forces top priority. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Hazratbal in Srinagar, IGP Sujit Kumar said the police []

Srinagar: Police has booked a political leader for allegedly duping a person of Rs 8.25 lakh on the pretext of providing a job as Special Police Officer (SPO) and permission for setting up tents at Pahalgam during Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. In a handout, the police said that the accused has been identified as Aabid []

Calls for strengthening primary healthcare to realise J&Ks quaternary vision Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday called for a balanced and integrated healthcare strategy that combines the development of advanced quaternary care with strengthening of primary and secondary healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the valedictory function of the Quaternary Healthcare & Research []

People well aware of dark record, tainted past of those who betrayed them SRINAGAR: National Conference General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar on Wednesday cautioned political parties and self-styled leaders against attempting to rewrite their political record through political theatrics and crocodile tears. He asserted that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are fully aware of []

Inaugurates, lays foundation stones for dev projects in Reasi REASI: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday undertook a day-long tour of Reasi district. The Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a number of development projects aimed to strengthening the rural infrastructure, Panchayati []

Reviews seed production initiatives SRINAGAR: Director Agriculture Kashmir, Sartaj Ahmad Shahvisited the Seed Multiplication Farm at Padgampora, Pulwama, to assess ongoing activities and review the progress of seed production initiatives. During the visit, the Director specifically inspected the different blocks, Seed processing Plant and workshop where he evaluated the current status of activities related to []

KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam on Wednesday visited the revered Ziyarat Sharief of Hazrat Mir Syed Hussain Simnani (RA) at Kulgam and Ziyarat Sharief Qaimoh on the auspicious occasion of Milad un Nabi. During his visit to the revered shrine of Hazrat Mir Syed Hussain Simnani (RA), the Deputy Commissioner paid obeisance and []