Jammu & Kashmir

03

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

DDC Kupwara chairs Mega Block Diwas at Gazriyal Kralpora

KUPWARA, AUGUST 3: In order to take stock of essential amenities, progress of developmental activities and grievances faced by the general public, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan today chaired a mega Block Diwas programme at Gazriyal in block Kralpora of Kupwara district. Among others, ACP Kupwara, CMO, CEO, EXN R&B BDO Kralpora, DSWO,Tehsildar and other District and Sectoral Officers and field functionaries attended the mega block diwas programme. On her arrival, the DDC planted a tree sapling in the compound of Middle School Guzriyal to mark the celebration of ongoing Swatchtta Pakhwada. The Block Diwas proceedings…

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03

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

ADC Kupwara reviews arrangements for Independence Day celebrations-2024

KUPWARA, Aug 3: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, ADC Kupwara, Mohammad Rouf Rehman on Saturday chaired a meeting of district officers and security agencies to review the preparedness for ensuing Independence Day-2024 celebrations. At the outset, the ADC reviewed in detail the arrangements to be put in place by the respective Departments for seamless celebration of the national event. The ADC emphasized the importance of National event and instructed that adequate sensitization of staff, pertaining to the significance and protocol of the day. The meeting was informed that the main function of the day…

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03

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Inauguration of “Kupwara Police Sports Meet for Specially Abled Persons” at DPL Ground Kupwara

Kupwara, August 3 : Today the inauguration of the "Kupwara Police Sports Meet for Specially Abled Persons" was held at DPL Ground Kupwara. This event is part of the Civic Action Programme 2024 and aims to promote inclusiveness and recognize the talents of differently-abled individuals in our society. The sports meet features a series of events, including indoor games such as Carrom, Chess, and Ludo, as well as outdoor games like Badminton and Cricket. The meet commenced today with competitions in Carrom, Chess, and Ludo. Participants in these competitions were selected from across the district and represent various disabilities. The…

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03

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Police attaches movable property of another Notorious Drug Peddler at Kupwara

In a decisive move against drug trafficking,Police Station Trehgam have freezed a vehicle bearing registration number DLICP 8533 (Nissan X-Trail) belonging to Gulzar Ahmad Baba S/O Wali Mohd Baba R/O Kawari Trehgam. This action was taken under Section 68(E) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS). The vehicle was identified as illegally acquired during investigation conducted under Section 68(E) of the NDPS Act . The accused, Gulzar Ahmad Baba is involved in Case FIRs 373/2021 and 49/2022 of Police Station Kupwara and has previously been taken into preventive custody under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic…

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01

Aug

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Kupwara Police Attach Property of Notorious Drug Peddler

Kupwara, August 1, 2024 – In an action against drug trafficking, Kupwara Police have attached 16.5 marlas of land under Khasra No. 732, belonging to Manzoor Ahmad Mir, son of Ab Jabbar Mir. This action was taken under Section 68(E) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS). The property, located in Khumriyal, Kupwara, was identified as illegally acquired during the investigation of Case FIR No. 245/23, registered under the NDPS Act at Police Station Kupwara.The accused, Manzoor Ahmad Mir, has also been taken into preventive custody earlier under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and…

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29

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top StoriesDfokamraj, Jkforest, Kupwara

J&K: Massive Fire in Kupwara Forest Brought Under Control, DFO Kamraj Anurag Arya

Fayaz Hameed Kupwara: A large fire that erupted in the Kamraj forest division of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been successfully contained. The blaze broke out in the NH 81 block of the Manigah forests, located within the Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara. Forest officials, along with the Forest Protection Force (FPF) and locals responded swiftly to the incident. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kamraj, Anurag Arya, IFS, stated that nearly 90% of the fire has been extinguished due to the combined efforts of frontline staff, FPF officials, and local residents. In Kupwara there were fires at four locations within the…

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28

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

J&K: Police Arrest Notorious Timber Smuggler in Kupwara

Kupwara: In a significant development, the police in Kupwara District have arrested Shabir Ahmad Lohar, a notorious timber smuggler who had been evading arrest since a PSA warrant was issued on May 3, 2023. The arrest was carried out by SHO PS Lalpora under the supervision of DYSP PC Lolab and the overall guidance of the Senior Superintendent of Police for Kupwara District. Shabir Ahmad Lohar, a resident of Lohar Mohalla Dever Lolab, was well-known in the area for his involvement in illegal timber smuggling operations. This successful operation has been widely praised by the local community, who see it…

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27

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Kupwara: Marble Colony Batergam Residents Protest Against Jal Shakti Department Over Water Supply Failure

Irfan Lone Kupwara : Residents of Marble Colony Batergam in North Kashmir's Kupwara district staged a silent protest against the Jal Shakti Department, alleging the department's failure to provide water supply services despite an agreement signed in 2023. The residents expressed their frustration, claiming that despite paying the full amount of the agreement charges, they are still without a reliable water supply. Gh Nabi Dar, a resident of Marble Colony Batergam, stated that, "We were promised regular water supply services by the Jal Shakti Department last year. Even after fulfilling all our financial obligations, we are still deprived of this…

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25

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Accused booked for kindling forest fire in Kupwara.

Irfan Lone Kupwara: In North Kashmir's Kupwara district, Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara booked one person for kindling forest fire in Ladah Forest of Kalaroose area. According to official, in a routine inspection, forest beat official Kalaroose Bashir Ahmad Lone, accompanied by Nazir Ahmad Lone, apprehended an individual in connection with a forest fire in the 114 NL Kalaroose beat, North Lolab Range, Kamraj Forest Division. The accused has been handed over to Police Post Kalaroose for lodgement of FIR . Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kamraj, Anurag Arya, IFS, confirmed the arrest and emphasized the severe repercussions for those responsible for…

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24

Jul

By JKDASTAK Webdesk

Jammu & Kashmir, Top Stories

Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara carriedout plantation drive under the aegis of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ at Upper Primary School Chak Kegam Kupwara.

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara in collaboration with the Chak Kegam Army Unit , organized a Tree Plantation Drive and Pledge Ceremony at Upper Primary School, Chak Kegam.  The event, held under the aegis of "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," saw the participation of 70 individuals, including school students, teachers, and officials from the Kamraj Forest Division. The drive underscored the pressing need to nurture nature for a sustainable future, highlighting the critical threats posed by resource exploitation and pollution. Participants planted trees and took a pledge to adopt…

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