SRINAGAR, Apr 11 : Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Syed Altaf Bukhari on Saturday urged every citizen of the Union Territory to actively contribute to the success of the 100-day ‘Nasha Mukt’ campaign launched to tackle the growing drug menace. In a post on X, the Apni Party chief said the initiative is both
SRINAGAR, Apr 11 : Demonstrating a proactive approach to community engagement, Police in Pulwama organised a Public Darbar at Sangerwani under the chairmanship of SSP Pulwama, Ms. Tanushree (IPS). The darbar saw active participation from residents of several villages who raised their grievances before the police. Members of the Gujjar community, preparing for their seasonal
ANANTNAG, Apr 11 : The Irrigation Department on Saturday launched a large-scale demolition and anti-encroachment drive along a 10-km stretch of the historic Wohun canal, from Ganeshpora to Seer Hamdan in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. The drive, aimed at restoring the natural flow and utility of the canal, is being carried out with
Srinagar, Apr 11 : The Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK) on Saturday welcomed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for his firm announcement of a crackdown on drug smugglers and peddlers, stating that strict measures are essential to protect the youth of the Union Territory from the growing drug menace. Earlier in the day, the
Jammu, Apr 11: Asserting that “those destroying the future of our youth will not be spared,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched a 100-day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir campaign, announcing strict measures including cancellation of passports, Aadhaar cards, and attachment of properties of drug smugglers. Addressing a gathering at MA Stadium in Jammu,
A striking image from inside a plane carrying Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf to Islamabad has set the tone for crucial US-Iran talks taking place amid ceasefire tensions, military escalation, and fragile diplomatic efforts. En route to the negotiations, Ghalibaf used the journey to highlight a powerful visual message. Inside the aircraft, empty seats were
Kupwara district is witnessing a notable rise in mustard oilseed cultivation this year, with over 3,500 farming families actively participating in what officials and locals are calling a “yellow revolution,” raising expectations of a strong and rewarding harvest. Farmers across several areas, especially Langate, have brought large stretches of land under mustard cultivation—something residents say
Crime Branch Jammu registers fraud case over alleged land scam The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has registered a case of fraud and cheating against a man accused of duping a couple in a land transaction. According to officials, a woman from Chak Murar in Bishnah tehsil filed a complaint alleging
Srinagar, July 24 : Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Javid Dar on Thursday said that the process for holding Panchayat elections in the Union Territory is underway and the government is keen to restore grassroots democratic institutions at the earliest. Dismissing claims that National Conference is reluctant about
It is ‘Hollandse Schoonmaak’ (Dutch cleaning) in Kashmir as a 69-year-old woman from the Netherlands has made it a mission to clean the waters of the famous tourist attraction Dal Lake of plastic waste. Armed with her love for nature, Ellis Hubertina Spaaanderman can often be seen rowing her boat quietly in the waters