Top Stories

Kupwara Police Intercepts Drug Trafficking Attempt; 180 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized

Kupwara Police Intercepts Drug Trafficking Attempt; 180 Grams of Suspected Brown Sugar Seized

Kupwara, November 3, 2024– Acting on vigilance efforts to curb drug trafficking, Kupwara Police apprehended three suspects in possession of a significant quantity of suspected brown sugar, weighing approximately 180 grams, during a routine checkpoint operation at Bumhama near Drugmulla. At around 19:45 hours, a team led by In-Charge Police Post (ICPP)Drugmulla established a random checkpoint near the Bumhama check post. During the operation, police personnel noticed three individuals approaching from Mughalpora toward Bumhama Chowk. Upon sighting the checkpoint, the suspects attempted to flee, but the swift response of the police team led to their immediate apprehension. Upon preliminary questioning,…
Read More
Agriculture Minister Visits Kulangam Kupwara, lays foundation stone of administrative, Lab blocks of Centre for Excellence on walnut Research

Agriculture Minister Visits Kulangam Kupwara, lays foundation stone of administrative, Lab blocks of Centre for Excellence on walnut Research

 Kupwara, Nov 2:  Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Co-operative and Elections, Mr. Javid Ahmed Dar, today visited Kulangam (Kupwara) and laid the foundation stone of Administrative cum laboratory Blocks of Centre for excellence, on walnut research. This vital Project of SKUAST-K is being funded by NABARD and is being constructed with a project cost of Rs. 3.50 crore Administrative cum lab blocks of Centre of excellence on walnut Research  will act as a repository of germ plasma and scientific information centre for quality walnut production, high tech walnut processing and packaging centre for walnut growers, and…
Read More
Police arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla; Contraband substance recovered

Police arrested 2 drug peddlers in Baramulla; Contraband substance recovered

Baramulla , Nov 02 : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested two drug peddlers in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from their possession. A Police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Delina Ghat, intercepted one vehicle i10 bearing registration number DL11CA-5236 driven by one person who were identified as Sajad Ahmad Magray son of Ghulam Mohd resident of Janbazpora and Imtiyaz Hussain Khandwah son of Gh Hassan resident of Bagh-e-Rehmat. During search 25 grams of contraband Brown sugar like substances was recovered…
Read More
Seizure of Illicit Timber in Lasitiyaal Kalaroose; Investigation Underway

Seizure of Illicit Timber in Lasitiyaal Kalaroose; Investigation Underway

Kupwara : The Kamraj Division of the Forest Department has initiated an investigation following the seizure of illegal timber in the Lasitiyaal Kalaroose area. According to Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kamraj, Anurag Arya IFS, the department received an specific information on October 30, 2024 regarding presence of illicit timber at Lasitiyaal Kalaroose Putpora.DFO Arya informed a news agency that on October 30, 2024, Beat Guard personnel, acting on specific intelligence, located and seized six pieces of sawn Kail timber, 15.72 cubic feet, from a cowshed owned by Ishfaq Ahmad Lone, son of Ab Aziz Lone, a resident of Lasitiyaal Kalaroose.…
Read More
DC Kupwara greets people on the eve of Deepawali

DC Kupwara greets people on the eve of Deepawali

Kupwara, Oct 30: The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara , Ms. Ayushi Sudan ( IAS) has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali.In a message, the Deputy Commissioner said: “On the joyous occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all.This auspicious festival of Deepawali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. She said in a statement that “On this occasion, let us dedicate ourselves towards illuminating the lives of all with joy and prosperity and spread the light of love, affection and brotherhood. May the festival of lights…
Read More
Police arrested drug peddler in Baramulla; Contraband substance recovered

Police arrested drug peddler in Baramulla; Contraband substance recovered

Baramulla : Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession. A Police party of Police Station Baramulla headed by SHO PS Baramulla at a checkpoint established at Veerwan naka, intercepted one vehicle Tiago bearing registration number JK05H-9604 driven by one person who were identified as Sareer Ahmad Khan son of Gh Nabi Khan. During search 100 grams of contraband Charas like substances was recovered from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to PS Baramulla where he remained in custody. The…
Read More
Kupwara Police Honours Martyrs with Grievance Redressal for Kins and Photo Display Tributes in Schools

Kupwara Police Honours Martyrs with Grievance Redressal for Kins and Photo Display Tributes in Schools

Kupwara, 30th October 2024 – In continuation of the observance of Police Commemoration Day 2024, District Police Kupwara organized a significant meeting at District Police Lines (DPL) Kupwara today. The event was held to address the grievances of the families and kins of martyr police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The meeting was chaired by DySP DAR Kupwara, who gave a patient and compassionate hearing to the kins of martyrs. During the meeting, DySP assured the attendees that all grievances related to District Police matters would be resolved promptly. He further assured the gathering…
Read More
One Week MSME-New Delhi sponsored training programme on Azolla farming technology: future viable livelihood options for farming communities of Kashmir

One Week MSME-New Delhi sponsored training programme on Azolla farming technology: future viable livelihood options for farming communities of Kashmir

Srinagar : One Week MSME-New Delhi sponsored training programme on Azolla farming technology: future viable livelihood options for farming communities of Kashmir organised by Division of basic science and humanities, Faculty of Agriculture, Wadura, Sher-e-Kashmir university of Agriculture science and Technology -Kashmir concludes today at Faculty of Agriculture. The two skill courses witnessed participation of 25 each young entrepreneurs from various parts of Kashmir. On the inaugural, function Dr. Malik Asif Aziz (training coordinator) Welcomed the guests and the participants. Dean Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Raihana H. Kant briefed the audience about the importance of the training programme. Dr. Prajjal Dey,…
Read More
District Police Kupwara Organizes Debate Competition and Band Show as Part of Police Commemoration Day 2024 and Police Flag Day Observance

District Police Kupwara Organizes Debate Competition and Band Show as Part of Police Commemoration Day 2024 and Police Flag Day Observance

Kupwara, Oct 29 : As part of the ongoing observance of Police Commemoration Day 2024 and Police Flag Day, District Police Kupwara conducted two programmes today to honour the sacrifices of our brave martyrs and strengthen community engagement. The first programme was a Debate Competition held at the Auditorium Hall of Govt Higher Secondary School, Kupwara, where students from various schools across the district participated in an interactive debate on the topic "Role of Police in Nation Building." The students delivered insightful perspectives on the vital role of police in upholding law and order,promoting unity, and contributing to the overall…
Read More
ADC Handwara conducts surprise inspection of Government Offices in Sub Division Handwara

ADC Handwara conducts surprise inspection of Government Offices in Sub Division Handwara

KUPWARA,OCTOBER 29 : The Additional Deputy Commissioner,(ADC),Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather today conducted a surprise inspection of few Government offices in Sub Division Handwara to evaluate the institution’s working, punctuality of staff and check the compliance of government guidelines. During his surprise inspection visited Tehsil Social Welfare Office Handwara, ICDS Office Handwara & others to assess the service delivery and punctuality of the officials.Speaking on the occasion he said that the surprise inspection aimed to assess employee attendance and operational efficiency to ensure accountability and uphold high standards of public service. During the inspection, the ADC reviewed biometric attendance records, engaged…
Read More