Jammu & Kashmir

Infrastructure Woes in Kupwara: Children’s Park in Ruins Post-Flash Floods

Infrastructure Woes in Kupwara: Children’s Park in Ruins Post-Flash Floods

Pir Azhar Kupwara: Significant public funds allocated for the development of the children's park on the Darzipora-Sulkoot road have been wasted as the park lies in ruins following recent flash floods. Established by the Municipal Council Kupwara, the park has suffered extensive damage, and no protective walls have been erected to prevent such devastation. The park, established within the stream nalah, was damaged due to a flash flood. This raises questions about the Flood Control Department's effectiveness in protecting the stream. The infrastructure, including the fountain and lighting system, has been severely damaged, and essential items meant for children's recreation…
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JKTPO Organizes E-commerce Onboarding Drive in Doda

JKTPO Organizes E-commerce Onboarding Drive in Doda

DODA, JULY 10: As part of the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization's (JKTPO) series of e-commerce onboarding initiatives, a workshop was organized in Doda in collaboration with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This initiative is a part of JKTPO's ongoing efforts to economically empower local sellers by integrating them into the digital economy. The event was organized under the directives of Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary Industries & Commerce, J&K, and with the guidance of Khalid Jahangir, Managing Director, JKTPO, in collaboration with the District Administration Doda. The workshops aimed to provide comprehensive…
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Kamraj Forest Division carries out Bhang destruction operation in Kupwara

Kamraj Forest Division carries out Bhang destruction operation in Kupwara

Kupwara: Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara, under the supervision of Divisional Forest Officer Anurag Arya, IFS, has successfully eradicated bhang cultivation at Trumkhan Top, specifically in compartments 35 and 36 of South Lolab Range. This operation was part of a concerted effort to combat the drug menace in the region. The anti-bhang drive was a collaborative effort involving the Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara, J&K Police Contingent, the Revenue Department, Forest Protection Force officials and Bandipora Forest Division. During the operation, illegal fencing on forest land was also dismantled. The local community has expressed their appreciation for the Forest Department's actions and…
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Sampoornata Abhiyan Yatra rally held in Kupwara

Sampoornata Abhiyan Yatra rally held in Kupwara

KUPWARA, JULY 4: As part of the Sampoornata Abhiyan, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kupwara, Mohd Rouf Rahman today flagged off Sampoornata Yatra rally of students from Boys Higher Secondary School Kupwara. The rally was attended by DDC Drugmulla Ms. Amina Majeed, CMO Kupwara, Dr. Ramzan, CPO Kupwara, Parvaiz Ahmad Lone, DYSSO, representatives of Piramal Foundation, Anganwadi Wokers, ASHAs and a large gathering of students from district Kupwara. The students were carrying placards with messages for the general public about saturating Key Performance Indicators under the Aspirational programme of NITI Ayog. The rally went through the Bus Stand Kupwara and markets…
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KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI WOMEN CRICKET FRIENDLIES

KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI WOMEN CRICKET FRIENDLIES

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara, July 03 : As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav, Women Cricket Friendly matches are being organised by Indian Army alongwith Aseem Foundation, Pune from 28 Jun 2024 to 06 Jul 2024 at Sopore, Chandigam, Zainakot and Hajin. These matches are receiving overwhelming response across Kashmir. The first match was played between Aseem Eleven and Sopore Thunder Strikers at Subhana Stadium, Sopore. In a keenly contested match Aseem XI emerged victorious in an intense and thrilling match. Second match of the thrilling cricket tournament was held on 01 Jul 2024 at Hajin and third match…
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Kupwara – Arms, ammunition and explosives recovered in Dardpora Kralpora

Kupwara – Arms, ammunition and explosives recovered in Dardpora Kralpora

Kupwara, July 02 : Based on specific inputs from Kupwara Police a Joint Search Operation was launched by Kupwara Police, Army and BSF in general area of Nangari Forest, Dardpora Kralpora, Kupwara. A Significant Cache of arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered. The search operation yielded recovery of heavy quantity of war-like stores, which included:8 AK Magazines,445 live AK rounds,1 Pistol,3 Pistol magazines,13 live Pistol rounds and1 Hand garnade.
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Notorious Timber Smuggler Evading PSA Warrant Apprehended in Lolab

Notorious Timber Smuggler Evading PSA Warrant Apprehended in Lolab

Kupwara : Today SHO PS Lalpora under the Supervision of DYSP PC Lolab and overall supervision of Sr. Superintendent of Police District Kupwara on 30-06-2024 arrested a notorious timber smuggler namely Fareed Ahmad Lohar S/o Wali Mohd Lohar R/o Dever Lolab who was absconding from PSA warrant from last 01 year. The general public hailed the action of Police against such criminals in the society. The action has delivered a major blow to the forest smugglers who always damage to the Government/public property.
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Chairman DDC Kupwara reviews progress under District CAPEX Budget

Chairman DDC Kupwara reviews progress under District CAPEX Budget

KUPWARA, JULY 1: Chairman, District Development Council (DDC), Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Panditpori today chaired the council meeting in the meeting Hall of DC Office Complex to review the progress of various developmental projects under CAPEX Budget 2024-25. Vice-Chairman, District Development Council, Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, CEO DDC, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat; ADC Kupwara, ADC Handwara, Members of District Development Council, besides, District and Sectoral Officers attended the meeting. At the outset, the CPO Kupwara, presented a detailed overview of the ongoing and completed projects under District CAPEX Budget 2024-25 including Minor Irrigation, R&B, Elementary Education,…
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Much awaited Lolab Parallel Bypass road opened for regular traffic

Much awaited Lolab Parallel Bypass road opened for regular traffic

The 1.273 km road which was a long pending demand of the people of Lolab sub division have been constructed at a cost of Rs.98 lakh by R&B Department. The road will facilitate the Lolab bound vehicles in smooth movement towards Kupwara-Srinagar national highway and shall reduce the traffic congestion around Kupwara bus stand. Meanwhile, various stakeholders including civil society members and common people have expressed their gratitude towards District Administration Kupwara for resolving their long pending demand of the alternative bypass road which will reduce the suffering of commuters from unnecessary traffic mess. Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the…
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Police arrests 03 drug peddlers in Kupwara

Police arrests 03 drug peddlers in Kupwara

Kupwara, June 27: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested three drug peddlers in Kupwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police Post Bazar Kupwara headed by In-charge Police Post Bazar Kupwara checkpoint established at main market Kupwara, intercepted three persons identified as 1. Ashiq Hussain Sheikh S/O Gh Rasool R/O Lalpora 2. PARVAIZ Ahmad Kataria S/O Raj 3. Arif Ahmad Magray S/O Gh Mohi Din R/O Kandi Dragmullha during search, Charas like substance were recovered from there possession. All three drug peddlers have been arrested and…
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