Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 03 drug peddlers in Kulgam & Awantipora and recovered contraband substance from their possession. A Spokesperson said that Police team of Police Station Yaripora at a checkpoint established at Kokergund Crossing, Humshali bugh intercepted a person roaming in suspicious condition. []

Budgam Police destroys quantity of seized Narctotic Drugs under the directions of Honble Court of District and Sessions Judge Budgam. Nikhil Borker-IPS, SSP Budgam constituted a committee who destroyed a substantial quantity of Narcotic drugs seized under Section 52-A of NDPS Act in presence of Special Mobile Magistrate Budgam. The process of destroying the contraband []

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the investigation into mysterious deaths in the Badhaal village of Rajouri are going on and the government will get answers soon. Speaking to reporters, Omar Abdullah said that as of now they have found that this is not any virus or bacteria. He said that medical team, SIT []

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of a very high risk of forest fires in Jammu and Kashmir over the next seven days due to an extended dry spell in the region. The advisory, valid until 11 am on January 30, highlights an alarming rise in fire incidents, particularly in the []

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that his priority will be to provide employment to the youths, assuring them to eliminate unemployment in Delhi. In the next 5 years, my priority will be to provide as much employment as possible. Our team is already working on the planning, and I []

An unidentified body was recovered from the Khrew area of Pampore in south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that locals spotted the body in Khrew this afternoon, following which they informed the local police. He said the body was shifted to a hospital for identification and other legal formalities, while []

President of India Droupadi Murmu today paid floral tributes to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th Birth anniversary. President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Rashtrapati Bhavan on his birth anniversary observed as Parakram Diwas.the post reads.

The The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in response to a plea moved by AIP President and Baramulla Member of Parliament (MP) Engineer Rashid seeking bail. In a post on X, Chief Spokesperson Awami Itihaas party (AIP ) Inam un Nabi wrote, Delhi High Court issues []

Awantipora, Jan 23 : Security forces have recovered arms and ammunition from a government school in the Awantipora area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district, officials said. An official said that in a joint operation of police, 42 RR & 130 Battalion of CRPF recovered arms and ammunition from government primary school Larmooh. He said that []

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid tribute to the freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th Birth anniversary. In a post on X, LG Sinha wrote, Tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his Janm-Jayanti. On Parakram Diwas, let us take a pledge to build a strong, united & self-reliant India, as envisioned []

No one to be spared, law will catch up with every offender

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 128th Birth anniversary. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, Today, on Parakram Diwas, I pay homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. His contribution to Indias freedom movement is unparalleled. He epitomised courage and grit. His vision continues to motivate []

The death toll in the Jalgaon train accident has risen to 13, said the District Magistrate of Jalgaon, Ayush Prasad on Thursday morning. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when passengers of the Pushpak Express stepped outside their coaches due to a suspected fire on the train while the Karnataka Express was passing through the []

Foggy weather disrupted flight schedules in Delhi on Thursday morning, delaying several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport here. According to India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded a temperature of 12. 6 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was logged at 262 at []

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday provided an update on the mysterious illness in Rajouri, stating that initial tests conducted by a toxicology laboratory in Lucknow under CSIR indicated the absence of any infection, virus, or bacteria. During the inauguration of the newly constructed bridge at Basantpur, Singh revealed that preliminary findings indicate the presence []

Encourages devotees to become ambassadors of Indian culture at Mahakumbh Addresses Shrimad Bhagwat Samagam at Mahakumbh

All shifted to GMC Rajouri; disease spreads beyond three families Close relatives of initial victims among new cases

Village declared containment zone; Replaces existing food & water supplies

Vande Bharat trials scheduled for Jan 24-25

Over 317,000 students to appear for Annual Regular 2025 Exams

Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure reliable water supply by Mar 2025: CE PHE

Srinagar: Government schools in Jammu and Kashmir continue to face significant challenges due to an imbalanced pupil-teacher ratio (PTR), raising concerns about the quality of education provided across the region. Official data reveals that 1,330 schools are currently operating with just one teacher, severely limiting the learning opportunities for over 31,000 students in these institutions. []

New Delhi, Jan 22: Baramulla Member Parliament, Sheikh Abdul Rashid has approached the Delhi High Court with a bail application under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with the 2017 terror-funding case. His lawyer stated that they have sought directions from the High Court to the trial court judge to expedite a decision []

Sat Sharma likely to be re-elected unopposed

Seeks regional cooperation to address substance abuse

Jammu, Jan 22: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday strongly criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accusing it of using scams to mislead the people under the guise of development. He said AAPs election campaign is symbolized by empty liquor bottles and water buckets scattered across Delhi, reflecting the corruption []

Jammu, Jan 22: Apni Party provincial president Jammu, Manjit Singh on Wednesday said the killing at Jewel Chowk, Jammu on Tuesday has raised serious questions about the security arrangements ahead of Republic Day in the city, where the main celebration is scheduled to take place. Pertinently, Sumit Jandyal, a resident of the Vijaypur area in []

Says PM has boosted morale of booth-level workers

Jammu, Jan 22: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday called for maintaining efficient power supply to address the concerns of public, especially during the ongoing harsh winter season. She directed the concerned officials to ensure power supply as per the schedule so that the peoples needs are []

New Delhi, Jan 22: Sania Mirza, the Padma Bhushan awardee and Indias tennis icon, has been proposed for the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt. Honoris Causa) by Prof. Jasim Mohammad, a donor and former Media Advisor to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). Prof. Jasim Mohammad, Alumnus, Donor and former Media Advisor of Aligarh Muslim []

Hyderabad, Jan 22:A Two-Day International Conference Sustainable Development Goals for a Better World: Role of Public Administration was inaugurated today at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). Prof. Bidyut Chakrabarty, Former Vice-Chancellor, of Visva-Bharati Central University, Kolkata was the chief guest and keynote speaker of the session. The conference is being organised by the Department []

Hyderabad, Jan 22:The Al-Beruni Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion (CSSI) atMaulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU)is organising aSensitization ProgrammeEnhancing Awareness of Government Schemes Among Women Housekeeping and other Staff in MANUU Hyderabad: A Path to Empowerment and Equity on January 23, 2025, 2.30 pm. According to Prof. Danish Moin,Director I/c, CSSI,Prof. Ishtiaque Ahmed, []

Jammu, Jan 22: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, today directed the forest department to streamline the HR management . The minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting of all sectors of the forest department at Civil Secretariat Jammu. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on Human []

Ganderbal, Jan 22: A black bear that had been troubling residents in the Gurjar Basti Watlar area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district was successfully captured alive by wildlife authorities on Wednesday. According to a wildlife official, the bear was sighted several times in recent days, causing concern among the local population. Upon spotting the bear, []

Hyderabad, Jan 22: In a touching tribute to parents unwavering dedication, Narayana Schools have unveiled their latest campaign, Parents Inspire Us to Do Our BestYour Dreams Are Our Dreams. The campaign, encapsulated in an emotionally resonant video, underscores the pivotal role parents play in shaping their childrens future and how Narayana Schools aligns its mission []

Baramulla, Jan 22: A traffic awareness programme and rally were organised on Wednesday in Baramulla Town and Pattan as part of National Road Safety Month 2025. The event was conducted under the supervision of SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir, along with DySP Traffic Baramulla/Kupwara. More than 120 individuals, including religious leaders, civil society members, senior citizens, []

Within a few weeks after the senior BJP leader Chander Mohan Sharmas son Kanav Sharma was shot by a PDD employee outside the power house in the busy New Plot area of Jammu city with a revolver; another shootout took place on 21st January in the busy Jewel Chowk area. In this shootout, the target []

Initiative to give fillip to export volume, boost local economy: DC

New breeds include Ladakhi yak, donkey, changki dog

Ganderbal, Jan 22: In a significant step towards maintaining order and promoting sustainable development, the Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA), in coordination with the Sonamarg Police and Revenue Department, carried out a large-scale eviction drive on Wednesday, removing over 100 unauthorized street vendors from key areas in Sonamarg. The vendors, who had encroached on footpaths, meadow []

Jammu, Jan 22: A two-day awareness, training and seed distribution programme focusing on marigold production and crop management was inaugurated at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu on Wednesday. The event, part of the CSIR Floriculture Mission, brought together 176 farmers from various zones of Jammu district to promote scientific and commercial floriculture []

Will hold another exhibition on Jan 26: DC

Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Baramulla & Budgam and recovered contraband substance from their possession. In Baramulla, a police party headed by SHO Police Station Boniyar at a checkpoint established at Chak Limber, Boniyar intercepted a suspicious person. He has been []

Team India skipper Rohit Sharma began practice with his domestic side, Mumbai, on Wednesday ahead of their second-round Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) took to their official social media handle, X and posted a picture of Rohit Sharma with the caption: The Hitman show. India captain Rohit Sharma []

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday condemned the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and stated that an entire nation cannot be blamed for the actions of one individual. Addressing the media, Abdullah said I am against these things happening and I wish him well. If someone has come and attacked Saif Ali []

Srinagar, Jan 22 : A police team led by Inspector Majid Hassan was rewarded for securing a 10-year imprisonment in a major drug peddling case (FIR No. 113/2020) from Police Station Parimpora. SSP Srinagar presented a cash reward of 35,000 and a commendation certificate sanctioned by the DGP, J&K, to the team. He praised their []

The Meteorological department on Wednesday predicted scattered light rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir until January 31. According to MeT, the weather forecast for January 22 is mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow at various places. On January 23, theres a slight chance of very light rain or snow at []

Rajouri, Jan 22 : Three more cases of mysterious illness have been reported in Badhaal area of Rajouri district of Jammu, who are being shifted for advanced medical attention. An official said that on Tuesday, Aijaz Ahmad a 25-year-old youth had some symptoms of the mysterious disease, who was later taken to GMC Jammu from []

The death toll in an accident that occurred at Arebile area in Karnatakas Uttara Kannada on Wednesday morning rose to 11 as one of the injured succumbs to injuries while undergoing treatment. SF Kammar, KMC hospital Director says, One patient was brought dead ( to the hospital). The rest of the 11 injured are []

A mysterious illness has struck the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in 17 deaths. Medical authorities have rushed to the area to investigate the cause of the illness. According to Dr Amarjeet Singh Bhatia, Principal of Government Medical College Rajouri, a common factor among the deaths is the involvement of the brain and []