Jammu & Kashmir

Kupwara Police arrests an absconder evading his arrest for more than 6 years in Kupwara

Kupwara Police arrests an absconder evading his arrest for more than 6 years in Kupwara

Kupwara, Apr 16 : Continuing its crackdown against absconders, Kupwara Police has arrested an absconder who was evading his arrests from last six years. A Police Party of Police Station Kralpora arrested one absconder, identified as Tariq Ahmad Mir S/O Sona ullah Mir R/O Sirajpora Vilgam Kupwara, had been evading arrest for a long time in a case of stone pelting in FIR No. 94/2017.Following the arrest, the accused person was produced before the Hon’ble Court of Law for further legal proceedings where from he has been further lodged in District Jail Kupwara. Police is implementing rigorous measures to ensure…
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Police arrest 02 Drug Peddlers in Handwara: Contraband substances recovered

Police arrest 02 Drug Peddlers in Handwara: Contraband substances recovered

Handwara,Apr 13 :Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Police have arrested 02 drug peddlers in Handwara and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police post magam led by IC PP Magam under the supervision of SDPO Handwara and SHO handwara intercepted a vehicle (Tata sumo )bearing Reg no JK09 4301 at Khanpora Crossing driven by Irshad Ahmad lone S/O Ab Gani lone R/O Taratpura and a passanger who disclosed his identity as Shabir Ahmad Marazi S/O Gh Rasool Marazi R/O Summer Bug Lasjan Srinagar .Upon seeing the police party,duo tried to…
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Ganga arti held first time at Teetwal after 75 years.

Ganga arti held first time at Teetwal after 75 years.

Kupwara, April 10, Ganga arti on the banks of river kishenganga Teetwal close to LOC in Kupwara district was held today for the first time after 75 years at the newly constructed ghat. Scores of pilgrims from all over the country took part in the event. This was first time after partition that the devotees who visited Sharda temple at LoC Teetwal, took a dip in kishenganga river which is located close to Sharda Mata mandir. The arti was led by Ravinder Pandita Founder of save sharda Committee Kashmir " More such arti events shall be held in future on…
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Awareness programme about Child Marriage Act held at Kupwara

Awareness programme about Child Marriage Act held at Kupwara

KUPWARA, APRIL 8: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, Mission Vatasalya through its Child Welfare Committee Unit Kupwara today conducted an Awareness programme about Prohibition of Child Marriage under Child Marriage Act, 2006 at Alexandera Secondary School Kupwara.Chairperson Child Welfare Committee Unit Kupwara, Abdul Rasheed Malik members of the Committee, students and staff participated on the occasion.During the programme, the participants were sensitized about the demerits of early childhood marriage and its prohibition under the law. It was informed that anybody having information about the child marriage can report the same to police and Child Marriage…
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DC Kupwara distributes food items among needy, destitute

DC Kupwara distributes food items among needy, destitute

KUPWARA, APRIL 8: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan who is also Chairman of District Red Cross Committee Kupwara today distributed food Kits among the poor and needy families at DC Office complex, here ahead of holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. ADC Kupwara, Mohd Rouf Rahman and Accounts Officer was present on the occasion. Around 600 Food kits were distributed among the poor, needy families, widows, destitute and orphans from the District Red Cross Fund.Food kits contained food items, eatables, spices and edible oil.
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Handwara Police Cracks Down on Illegal Mineral Extraction and Transportation

Handwara Police Cracks Down on Illegal Mineral Extraction and Transportation

Handwara, April 08, 2024 : In a significant crackdown on illegal mineral extraction and transportation, Police Station Qalamabad and Police Police Langate seized and Fined 05 TractorsBearing Registration Numbers Chassis No. 3252,Chassis No. 5S3 Chassis No. 3S3 JK09A-4144 JK05B-4907 ,And 01 tipper JKO2B-1342 also seized and fined as part of this operation. Under the authority of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, stringent action has been taken against the violators involved in these illicit activities. Handwara Police remains committed to upholding the law and ensuring the protection of natural resources. This operation underscores our unwavering resolve to combat…
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“98.3 Mirchi’s Heartwarming Conclusion to Noor-e-Ramzan: Spreading Joy to Orphan Girls with Iftar and Naat Celebrations”

“98.3 Mirchi’s Heartwarming Conclusion to Noor-e-Ramzan: Spreading Joy to Orphan Girls with Iftar and Naat Celebrations”

Srinagar, 05 April : In a fitting end to culminate their month-long Saifco Next Noor-e-Ramzan campaign, 98.3 Mirchi organised an Iftaar function-cum-Naat Khwani session at Banat-e-Gulshan hostel for Orphan girls by J&K Yateem Trust, Wathora, Gopalpora. The event was a heart-touching initiative bringing smile on the faces of these well-deserving girls form the orphanage . The girls performed naats pleasing everyone’s ears and touching every soul.Apart from a delicious iftar meal, the girls were presented with gifts leaving them all smiles. There was also a free health check-up from Paras Healthcare.The entire Mirchi team was present at the event along…
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Lok Sabah Elections 2024 : DEO Kupwara takes review of Polling station preparations , accessibility

Lok Sabah Elections 2024 : DEO Kupwara takes review of Polling station preparations , accessibility

Kupwara, April 4 : In order to review the progress of preparations being put in place with regard to Polling station preparations , accessibility for upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in Kupwara district , a meeting on Thursday was held under the Chairpersonship of the District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS) at Mini- Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex here.The DEO took a detailed appraisal from Nodal Officer welfare, ACD Kupwara and BDOs about the arrangements being made at Polling Stations, their accessibility and AMFs.On the occasion, the DEO directed, Nodal officer Polling stations/ BDOs, to check…
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DC Kupwara reviews arrangements for celebration of  upcoming religious festivals

DC Kupwara reviews arrangements for celebration of upcoming religious festivals

Kupwara, April 4, The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS) Thursday, chaired a meeting of Officers at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here to review the arrangements for the celebration of upcoming religious festivals of different communities including Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus in the district. The Deputy Commissioner reviewed comprehensive arrangements to be put in place for the observance of Shab-e-Qadr, Friday following and celebration of Eid ul Fitr, Baisakhi and Navratra in the district. Addressing the meeting, DC emphasized upon all the officers to ensure availability of all requisite services and facilities to the people…
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Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Handwara; Contraband substances recovered

Police arrests 02 drug peddlers in Handwara; Contraband substances recovered

Handwara, April 04 :Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police Handwara has arrested 02 drug peddlers in Handwara, recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police party of Police station Handwara headed by SHO Handwara established Naka at Chotipora . During checking two persons namely Suhail Ahmad Shagoo S/O Habibullah Shagoo R/O Phorupeth and Javid Ahmad Sheikh S/O Ab Ahad Sheikh R/O Hanga were apprehended and upon their search 23 gms of charas like substance was recovered from their possession. Accordingly, Case under relevant sections of law have been registered at police station Handwara…
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