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In a landmark achievement that marks a turning point for education in the region, four young girls from RISE, Kashmir’s premier educational institute, have each scored above the 99 percentile in JEE Main 2025. This unprecedented success marks the first time in Kashmir’s history that multiple girls have simultaneously crossed this competitive threshold, signaling a transformative shift in the valley’s academic and cultural narrative. The high-achievers — Sadaf Mushtaq (99.50), Simrah Mir (99.39), Maleeha Haris (99.24), and Azmat Wani (99.08) — are now gearing up for the next challenge: the JEE Advanced. Each of them aspires to earn a coveted…

Kupwara, April 30: Continuing its efforts to strengthen police-public relations and address the concerns of border residents, a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting was held today at Machil, a remote and sensitive border village in Kupwara district. The meeting was chaired by SSP Kupwara, Shri Ghulam Jeelani, who was accompanied by ASP Kupwara, Shri Javaid Ahmad, and Inspector Reyaz Ahmad among other officers. A large number of local residents, community elders, and youth participated in the interactive session. During the meeting, the locals put forth various day-to-day issues and grievances, ranging from infrastructure challenges to security-related concerns. The SSP…

According to sources, Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha today chaired a security review meeting to ensure that directions passed by Hon’ble Home Minister, Amit Shah in yesterday’s high-level meeting is followed swiftly to bring those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack to justice. During the meeting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is learnt to have said that the Government of India, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remains fully committed to avenge the killing of our citizens and to also ensure that such dastardly acts of terrorism do not recur. The Lieutenant Governor is learnt to…

Kupwara, April 22 : kupwara Police have successfully cracked a gold theft case within hours of its reporting, recovering stolen gold ornaments valued at approximately ₹11.5 lakhs. On April 20, 2025, Police Station Lalpora received a written complaint from Fatima Begum W/o Shahzad Ahmad Rather and Shahnazah Ahmad D/o Gh Ahmad Mir, both residents of Lalpora, alleging that during the evening hours,some unknown thieves have stolen gold items valued around ₹10 t0b12 lakhs from their residence.Acting promptly, a case FIR No. 23/2025 under Sections 331(4), 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered, and investigation was initiated. During the…

Handwara, April 20 : In its ongoing efforts to combat illegal timber smuggling, Handwara Police acted on specific intelligence and conducted raids at two locations in the Darashpora area of Handwara. During the operation, a total of 28 illegally felled timber logs were seized on the spot.Accordingly, FIR No. 80/2025 has been registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 26 of the Indian Forest Act at Police Station Handwara, and further investigation is underway. The accused individuals involved in the case have been identified as:1. Showkat Ahmad Mir,S/O Ab Rehman Mir,R/O Dureshpora, Handwara2. Mohd Amin…

Kupwara, 19th April :District Police Kupwara on Saturday organized a warm and dignified farewell function at the GOs Mess, District Police Lines Kupwara, to bid adieu to Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Bhat (JKPS) on his transfer from the post of Additional Superintendent of Police, Kupwara. The event was marked with grace and gratitude, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Mr. Bhat during his tenure. The function was attended by a galaxy of officers including SSP Kupwara Mr. Ghulam Jeelani (JKPS), DySP Headquarters Mr. Mohammad Rafee Rather, DySP DAR Mr. Gulzar Ahmad Bhatt, DySP Lolab Mr. Javaid Lone, DySP Probationers, SHOs, DOs, and…

KUPWARA, 19th April : Continuing its efforts to curb the menace of drug trafficking in the district Kupwara Police achieved a significant success today by arresting a drug peddler and recovering a substantial quantity of contraband from his possession. At around 1700 hrs a routine naka/checkpoint was established by police personnel at Thayan Gugran road under the jurisdiction of Police post Kalaroos. During the operation a suspicious individual was observed approaching the naka point and upon noticing the police presence attempted to flee the spot. The alert naka party acted swiftly and tactfully apprehended the individual after a brief chase.…

In the aftermath of a devastating hailstorm and incessant rainfall that struck various parts of Kupwara, DDC Chairman Irfan Sultan Pandithpori has raised serious concern over the extensive damage caused to fruit crops, vegetables, and residential areas. The sudden weather disturbance, which included a cloudburst in some locations, led to flooding in low-lying areas, with water entering homes and damaging both public and private property. The worst hit, however, are the local farmers whose apple orchards, walnut trees, and kitchen gardens have suffered massive losses. Expressing deep solidarity with the affected families, Chairman Pandithpori visited several impacted areas and interacted…