Jammu & Kashmir

07

Mar

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Grand Welcome Celebration Held at Police Public School Dragmulla, Kupwara

Kupwara, March 07 : On the occasion of the reopening of educational institutions a grand welcome celebration was organized at Police Public School Dragmulla Kupwara. The event was graced by DySP DAR Kupwara Shri Gulzar Rashid (JKPS), the Principal, all staff members and an enthusiastic gathering of students. The school campus buzzed with excitement as students returning after the winter vacations were greeted with warmth and joy. The celebration aimed to create a positive and encouraging learning environment ensuring a smooth transition into the new academic session. As part of the event chocolates, sweets and refreshments were distributed among students…

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06

Mar

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Army Assists in Power Restoration and Snow Clearance in Karnah Tangdhar

Kupwara , March 06 : In response to heavy snowfall in the region, the Deputy Commander of 104 Shakti Vijay Brigade facilitated the movement of Power Development Department (PDD) personnel to Nasta Chhun Pass (NC Pass) to restore electricity. This crucial coordination with the civil administration aims to alleviate hardships faced by local residents.Additionally, the Deputy Commander conducted an inspection of NH-701 from Karnah to Chowkibal, overseeing ongoing snow clearance efforts. Special attention was given to Sadhna Top, where heavy snowfall has severely impacted road connectivity. He reassured that power restoration and road clearance operations are being closely monitored.Teams from…

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04

Mar

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

NHM Employees Jammu and Kashmir Urges Omar Abdullah-Led Government to Follow Maharashtra’s Lead in Regularizing Employees

Srinagar: The National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir on monday called upon the Omar Abdullah-led government to extend similar recognition and support to its employees, as demonstrated by the government of Maharashtra. The plea specifically concerns the long-serving employees working under the Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission (NHM), many of whom have been working on a contractual basis for over a decade. In a statement issued here, the NHM highlighted that the Government of Maharashtra recently made a historic announcement to regularize NHM employees who had been working on contractual terms for past 10 years. As part…

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27

Feb

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Amid Heavy Snowfall Kupwara, Drugmulla DOs Spearhead Operations to Assist Stranded Drivers

Kupwara: In a swift response to heavy snowfall disrupting traffic across Kupwara district, Duty Officer Kupwara town Irfan Nazir and Duty Officer Drugmulla Bilal Rashid led coordinated efforts to assist stranded vehicles and ensure public safety here. The relentless snowfall, which began overnight, and intensified on Thursday afternoon, left numerous commuters trapped along the critical Drugmulla-Kupwara road stretch and in Kupwara’s main town. Sensing the exigency, the two police officers mobilized teams to clear snow, provide emergency aid, and guide the stranded drivers. The duo prioritized vulnerable passengers, including elderly individuals and children, ensuring their safe evacuation amid unrelenting snow…

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25

Feb

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, SportsJammu Kashmir, Kupwara, Kupwarapolice

Kupwara Police Organizes Volleyball Tournament 2025 Under Civic Action Programme

Kupwara : As part of the Civic Action Programme, Kupwara Police today organized a Volleyball Tournament at District Police Lines, Kupwara. The tournament features eight teams representing different areas from all seven police stations across the district. The event was inaugurated by ASP Kupwara, Mr. G.M. Bhat, who was accompanied by DySP DAR, Mr. Gulzar Rashid Magray, along with other senior officers of the district. The inaugural match was played between Kupwara Volley Ball club and Khumriyal volley Ball club.The initiative aims to foster a spirit of sportsmanship, promote a healthy lifestyle, and engage the youth in positive recreational activities.…

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24

Feb

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Kupwara Police Nabs Drug Peddler, Recovers Contraband in Lalpora

Kupwara, February 24, 2025: As part of its relentless efforts to combat the drug menace, Kupwara Police apprehended a suspect and recovered contraband during a routine Naka checking at Dever near Kariwan Park under Police Station Lalpora on February 23, 2025.At approximately 1850 hours, a police team conducting routine surveillance observed a suspicious individual in the area. Acting swiftly, the Naka party tactfully apprehended the suspect, later identified as Mir Aatirul, son of Sonaullah Mir, resident of Chotiwari Sogam.Upon conducting a personal search, the police recovered 10 grams of Charas-like contraband substance from his possession. Subsequently, a case under FIR…

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22

Feb

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Kupwara Police Cracks Down on Drug Trade, Notorious Peddler Booked Under PIT NDPS

Kupwara, February 21, 2025: In a major success in the ongoing war against drug menace, Kupwara Police has detained a notorious drug peddler, Asad Ali Awan, son of Akhter Ali Awan, resident of Khawarpora Karnah, under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS). The accused has been lodged in Kot Bhalwal Jail, Jammu, after obtaining a formal detention order from the competent authority. The accused was a habitual offender, previously involved in multiple narcotics-related cases, including:• FIR No. 98/2021 U/S 8/21 NDPS Act of Police Station Karnah• FIR No. 26/2022 U/S 8/21-29 NDPS…

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22

Feb

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Farewell Ceremony Held at District Police Lines Kupwara to Honour Outgoing DSPsKupwara

Kupwara , Feb 21 : A heartfelt farewell ceremony was organized today at District Police Lines Kupwara to honor the distinguished service of outgoing Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) Peerzada Mujahid Ul Haq and Shri Rayees Ahmad Mir .The event was attended by senior officers and personnel of District Police Kupwara marking an occasion of gratitude and appreciation for the officers’ dedicated service.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kupwara, Shri Ghulam Jeelani in his farewell address commended the remarkable contributions of DSP Mujahid Ul Haq and DSP Rayees during their tenure in Kupwara. He highlighted their professionalism, integrity, and commitment to…

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22

Feb

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Handwara Police Registers First-Ever e-FIR via WhatsApp

Handwara 22_febuary 2025In a groundbreaking move towards digital policing, Police Station Vilgam in Handwara has registered its first electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp. The complaint was filed by Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, son of Mohd Assadullah Dar, a resident of Hanjipora, Kupwara, and the driver of SRTC bus No. JK01Y-1121.According to the complaint, the incident occurred earlier today while Imtiyaz was traveling from Tarathpora to Srinagar. He alleged that upon reaching Vilgam, he was wrongfully restrained and physically assaulted by two individuals—Ashiq Hussain Bhat and Gowher Ahmad Bhat, both sons of Samad Bhat and residents…

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22

Feb

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Border Area Youth Exchange Programme: Students from Five States Visit Tangdhar and Tithwal

Karnah : In a remarkable initiative fostering national integration and awareness, 25 students from five states visited Tangdhar and Tithwal as part of the Border Area Youth Exchange Programme, organized by Nehru Yuva Kalyan Sansthan, Kupwara. The visit offered the young participants an immersive experience, blending history, culture, and the spirit of resilience. The contingent explored the Azmat-e-Hind Memorial, a tribute to India's military legacy, and paid homage at the sacred Sharda Devi Temple, an enduring symbol of cultural and spiritual heritage. They gained profound insights into the region’s rich military history, marked by the valour and supreme sacrifice of…

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