Three Smartphones Recovered During Raid at Kot Bhalwal Central Jail

SRINAGAR: Police on Saturday recovered three smartphones during evening raids conducted inside the High Security Central Jail, Kot Bhalwal, Jammu, officials said. Official sources said...

Kashmir Man Detained at Ram Mandir; Family Cites Mental Illness

SRINAGAR: Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday claimed that a man from Kashmir was detained at the Ram Mandir after he allegedly attempted to offer...

Kashmir Resident Donates Land for First Aid Centre in Remote Doda Village, Boosting Rural...

SRINAGAR: A Muslim resident of a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has donated his private land for the construction of a...

ARTO Disqualifies Licences of NDPS Accused, Vehicles Face Blacklisting

SRINAGAR: The Transport Department in Kishtwar has disqualified driving licences of accused persons and initiated proceedings against vehicles involved in narcotics cases registered under...

Jammu Kashmir: Suspicious Object Resembling Mortar Shell Recovered

SRINAGAR: A mortar shell–like device was found on Saturday in the Muratha (Lohai) area of Sector Malhar in Kathua district. A senior police officer said...

Satish Sharma Seeks Rs 600 Crore Sports Employment Hubs for Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Seeking to link sports development with large scale job creation, Jammu and Kashmir minister Satish Sharma has requested financial support of Rs 600...

KPDCL Announces Power Shutdown Across Several Districts

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Saturday announced a series of planned power shutdowns next week that will...

Pigeon With Suspicious Ring Found, Investigation On

SRINAGAR: A pigeon bearing a coded ring was found by a local boy in the Akhnoor area on Saturday afternoon, officials said. Official sources said...

ATM Fraud Case: Accused Arrested by Police

SRINAGAR: Police in Budgam have arrested an accused in an ATM fraud case reported from the Magam area, following a swift investigation triggered by...

ACB Traps Patwari Red-Handed While Accepting Bribe

SRINAGAR: Acting on a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday said it has arrested a Patwari from Budgam for allegedly demanding...

Jammu Kashmir: Tourist Footfall Rises in Bhaderwah, but Civic Gaps Cast a Shadow

SRINAGAR: Often described as the “mini Kashmir”, Bhaderwah is witnessing a renewed surge in tourist arrivals this winter, driven by fresh snowfall, heightened security...

Students Reject NMC’s Grounds for Revoking SMVD Medical College Permission

SRINAGAR: The justification given by the National Medical Commission for revoking the letter of permission of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College has come...

Two Assistant Commissioners Given Charge Of In-Charge Deputy Commissioner Posts in Food Safety Dept

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has issued an order assigning two Assistant Commissioners (Food Safety) to hold the charge...

Bandipora–Gurez Road Reopens for One-Way Traffic

SRINAGAR: Authorities on Saturday restored vehicular movement on the Bandipora–Gurez road following snowfall that had rendered the stretch slippery and unsafe for travel. Officials said...

12 Fire Incidents Reported Across Kashmir in 24 Hours

SRINAGAR: At least 12 fire incidents were reported across Kashmir during the last 24 hours, officials of the Fire and Emergency Services said. A spokesperson...