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SIMARI (KUPWARA), 23 JUNE 2026: Until recently, residents of Simari village in Karnah Valley had to walk nearly a kilometre towards Khokar village just to find a mobile signal. Today, they can make calls and access the internet from their homes. The change comes with the commissioning of a new mobile tower in the remote border village near the Line of Control, bringing reliable voice and data connectivity to a community that had long remained outside regular network coverage. Established by Jio with facilitation from the Indian Army, the tower has transformed daily life for villagers. Students can now access…

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara : The Grand Finale of Hindi Olympiad 2026, organized by the Wadij Hindi Sansthan to promote the Hindi language among students, was celebrated with great enthusiasm at AGS Hajinar in the presence of distinguished guests, educationists, local officers, students, and parents. The event was graced by Mrs. Sheela Yadav, Chairperson, Family Welfare Organisation (FWO), Shakti Vijay Brigade, and Mrs. Nutan Suse, wife of the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, as Chief Guests. The Olympiad was coordinated by Mrs. Nasreen Ali and Rayees Ahmad. More than 300 students from schools across Tangdhar participated in the competition. Students who had demonstrated…

Pattan : Shaam-e-Shafqat, a vibrant celebration of India’s rich cultural heritage was held at Zorawar Hall, Pattan, on 18 June 2026. Jointly organised by the North Zone Cultural Centre, Ministry of Culture, Government of India , and the Indian Army, the Cultural Festival served as a tribute to national unity, artistic tradition, and the enduring spirit of the Indian people. The cultural festival witnessed renowned artists from Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Manipur & Odisha giving mesmerizing performances that captured the depth and diversity of India’s folk traditions.Throughout the day, the audience was treated to a kaleidoscope of folk dances, traditional…

Srinagar: As part of the intensified efforts under the Nasha Mukht Abhiyan, a special enforcement drive was conducted across the twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar in the Chenab Valley. Surprise inspections of pharmacies and drug sale establishments were carried out to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the rules framed thereunder. The primary objective of the drive was to identify pharmacies operating in violation of legal and regulatory requirements and to strengthen measures aimed at preventing the unauthorized sale and misuse of psychotropic substances and prescription medicines. During the drive, the operations…

Srinagar: In continuation of the sustained enforcement measures being undertaken under the Government's anti-drug abuse campaign and in furtherance of the Union Territory Administration's zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and illegal trafficking of prescription medicines, the Drugs & Food Control Organisation, J&K has taken stringent action against a retail drug sale establishment in Udhampur following the recovery of habit-forming drug formulations during a joint investigation with the police. The action was initiated after Police Station Udhampur recovered 100 capsules of Pregabalin Capsules IP 300 mg (Roadwell) from an individual during investigation. Subsequent enquiry led to further recoveries of the same…

Karnah, Jun 13: A cycle rally was organised by Dream Valley Public School, Tangdar on Saturday under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' to raise awareness against drug abuse and promote a healthy and drug-free lifestyle among youth. The rally was flagged off by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Karnah, Riyaz Ahmad from Degree College, Tangdar and culminated at Lountha Public Park. Students, teachers and local volunteers participated enthusiastically in the event, carrying placards and raising anti-drug slogans to spread the message of a drug-free society. Participants pedalled through the designated route while advocating the campaign theme, “Say No to Drugs, Say…

Baramulla : In a commendable humanitarian effort, the Indian Army's 52 RR came to the aid of a bereaved family by recovering a Maruti Eeco vehicle that had plunged nearly 200 meters into a deep gorge at Nilsar Chandoosa following a tragic accident a few days ago. The accident claimed the life of Ishfaq Bashir Mir, who later succumbed to his injuries at Government Medical College Baramulla. Responding to the request of the family and local residents, Army personnel carried out the challenging recovery operation in difficult terrain and successfully retrieved the vehicle from the gorge. Local residents and family…

LG directs all departments to ensure timely completion of arrangements including infrastructure, healthcare, sanitation, connectivity, and other pilgrim centric services Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28. Our collective goal is to ensure a safe, seamless, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage for every devotee of Baba Barfani: LG Sinha Srinagar, June 10: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026.He directed all departments to ensure timely completion of arrangements including infrastructure, healthcare, sanitation, connectivity, and other pilgrim centric services.The meeting was…