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Kupwara Police Organises ‘Run for Unity’ & Memorial Lectures to Mark 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Kupwara Police Organises ‘Run for Unity’ & Memorial Lectures to Mark 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Kupwara : As part of the Civic Action Programme, Kupwara Police today organised a series of events across the district to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the “Iron Man of India.” At Govt. Boys High School Khawarpara, Karnah, a “Run for Unity” was organised in which students and youth actively participated. The event aimed to spread awareness among participants about law and order, national security, public awareness and the importance of discipline and collective responsibility. The programme also focused on enhancing police–public relations and highlighting the professionalism and capabilities of police personnel. Similarly,…
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Labour Commissioner S. Charandeep Singh Engages Kupwara Stakeholders,  Distributes Welfare Cheques to Workers

Labour Commissioner S. Charandeep Singh Engages Kupwara Stakeholders, Distributes Welfare Cheques to Workers

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 30: The Office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Kupwara, today organized a comprehensive interactive session under the leadership of S. Charandeep Singh, Labour Commissioner, J&K, bringing together key stakeholders from the district. The event witnessed the active participation of transporters, business owners, industrialists, private school associations, and construction workers.During the session, Labour Commissioner S. Charandeep Singh held detailed one-on-one discussions with attendees, addressing their concerns and grievances related to the implementation of various labour laws. The dialogue provided a platform for stakeholders to seek clarifications, share challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks governing fair…
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Kupwara Police Organises “Run for Unity” at Kralpora

Kupwara Police Organises “Run for Unity” at Kralpora

Kupwara, September 29:Kupwara Police, under the banner of Police Station Kralpora, today organised a “Run for Unity” in collaboration with Army Goodwill School, Kralpora. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of students, who took part in the run with great zeal and spirit. The participants carried forward the message of unity, discipline, and collective responsibility towards strengthening national integration and fostering brotherhood. The event aimed to inspire the younger generation to follow the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and contribute positively to society. The role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in uniting the princely states and laying the foundation of national integration…
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Kupwara Police Conducts District-wide SIM Vendor Verification Drive

Kupwara Police Conducts District-wide SIM Vendor Verification Drive

Kupwara, September 29: In compliance with directions from district police authorities, Kupwara Police today conducted a comprehensive SIM vendor verification drive across all Police Stations and Police Posts of the district. The initiative was aimed at curbing the misuse of SIM cards for unlawful activities and ensuring strict compliance with verification norms. During the inspection, police officers thoroughly checked the registers and customer verification records maintained by SIM card vendors. The objective was to ascertain whether any bogus SIM cards had been issued and to reinforce the responsibility of vendors in maintaining proper records of customer identification. Vendors were categorically…
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INDIAN ARMY ORGANISED INAUGURAL MATCH FOR NORTH KASHMIR  WOMEN’S T-10 CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP – 2025(SEASON-V) IN KUPWARA

INDIAN ARMY ORGANISED INAUGURAL MATCH FOR NORTH KASHMIR WOMEN’S T-10 CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP – 2025(SEASON-V) IN KUPWARA

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara 29 Sep 25: In its continued efforts towards women empowerment and fostering the sports culture among the women in North Kashmir, Indian Army’s Kupwara Terriers have organised Inaugural match for North Kashmir Women’s T-10 Cricket Championship 25 (Season-V). Fourth Edition of this Championship was played in 2024 in which 180 women players had participated. This year the championship gained more popularity among the local girls and a total of 240 players from 16 different teams of North Kashmir are participating. The inaugural match has been played between Royal Star Lolab and Handwara Titans in which Royal Star…
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SKUAST-K, JKSTIC Organize National Conference on AI in Data-Driven Decision Making

SKUAST-K, JKSTIC Organize National Conference on AI in Data-Driven Decision Making

Srinagar :The Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), in collaboration with the J&K Science, Technology & Innovation Council (JKSTIC), organized a One-Day National Conference-cum-Workshop on “Role of AI in Data-Driven Informed Decision Making” at the Conference Hall, FoA, Wadura, on September 25, 2025. The event was held to commemorate the 132nd birth anniversary of Professor (Dr.) P.C. Mahalanobis, the father of modern statistics in India. The programme was held under the patronage of Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-K, with Prof. (Dr.) Haroon Naik (Director Research) and Prof. (Dr.) Shakeel A. Mir…
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BSF Kashmir Unveils T-Shirt for Wular Half Marathon 2.0 to Promote Environmental Awareness and Sportsmanship

BSF Kashmir Unveils T-Shirt for Wular Half Marathon 2.0 to Promote Environmental Awareness and Sportsmanship

Srinagar : The Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir Frontier is set to host the "Save Wular Run with Border man" marathon on October 12, 2025, as part of its environmental preservation initiative. The event aims to promote environmental awareness, foster bonding with the local populace, and encourage youth to focus on positive goals.The T-shirt unveiling ceremony for the marathon was held at Hangul Officer's Institute, BSF Frontier HQ Humhama, in the presence of distinguished guests, including Shri Satish S Khandare, IPS, ADG, HQ Spl DG (WC) Chandigarh, Shri Soloman Minz, IPS, IG STC Kashmir, Shri Ashok Yadav, IPS, IG, BSF…
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DC Baramulla Reviews Progress of PMAY-Urban 2.0

DC Baramulla Reviews Progress of PMAY-Urban 2.0

Minga Sherpa Directs Officers for Timely Verification and Validation of Applications Baramulla, September 26: The Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting at the DC Office Meeting Hall to assess the progress of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)-Urban 2.0 in the district.During the meeting, the DC reviewed the status of applications received on the Unified Web Portal and examined their verification and validation process. He emphasized timely completion of scrutiny so that genuine beneficiaries are covered under the scheme.The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi, Tehsildars of Baramulla, Sopore, Kunzer, Pattan,…
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Shrikant Suse chairs CLU Meeting

Shrikant Suse chairs CLU Meeting

KUPWARA, September 26 : The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Sharikanth Balasaheb Suse ( IAS ) Friday convened a meeting of the District Level Committee regarding Change of Land Use (CLU) cases in the district. At the outset, detailed discussion was held regarding comments submitted by various departments for the issuance of NOCs of pending cases of CLU in the district. As many as 20 cases were put up for discussion; after thorough deliberation on various aspects of the policy, 08 cases were approved by the committee, 03were rejected and 09 cases were reverted to applicants to get some observations cleared.The…
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Kupwara Consumer Commission Hands Over Compensation Cheques to Vehicle Owner

Kupwara Consumer Commission Hands Over Compensation Cheques to Vehicle Owner

Kupwara, Sept 25: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) Kupwara has handed over compensation cheques worth ₹8 lakh to a local vehicle owner, after holding Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd. guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice for failing to settle a valid insurance claim.The case was filed in 2017 by Irfan Ahmad Dar, a resident of Sirajpora, Handwara, who owned a TATA Sumo (JK09-5701) insured with Bajaj Allianz under a policy valid from April 18, 2015, to April 17, 2016. On March 19, 2016, the vehicle met with an accident at Sirajpora while plying from…
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