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DEO Kupwara inspects Polling stations at Langate

DEO Kupwara inspects Polling stations at Langate

Kupwara, April 25: The District Election Officer (DEO), Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan today undertook a visit of different polling stations of Langate Assembly segment of the district to assess and review the status of assured minimum facilities (AMFs).The DEO inspected the polling stations of Govt. Boys Higher secondary School Langate . The DEO took stock of all requisite/ AMFs including electricity, water supply, shade, ramp and functional toilet facilities. The DEO was accompanied by SSP Handwara, Dawood Ayoob, ADC Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather, ARO Langate, Dr Mudasir Ahmad, EXeN PHE, EXeN R&B, XEN PDD,Tehsildar Handwara , Dy. CEO and other concerned…
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Police booked 3 notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act in Kupwara

Kupwara April 23: Acting tough against drug peddlers and to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police booked 3 notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act in Kupwara after obtaining formal detention order from competent authority. The notorious drug smugglers namely 1) Azad Ahmad khan S/O Gh Ahmad khan R/O Chalgund Hyhama2) Shabir Ahmad HajamS/O Gh Rasool HajamR/O Check Halmatpora3) Waseem Ahmad Shah S/o Habibullah Shah R/o Harkarpora Awoora was involved in case FIR no 235/2022 of Police Station Kupwara and Case FIR no 07/ 22 of Trehgam have been booked under PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention…
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DEO Kupwara reviews plan for transportation of Polling Staff, EVMs

DEO Kupwara reviews plan for transportation of Polling Staff, EVMs

KUPWARA, APRIL 23: In order to ensure hassle free transportation of Polling Staff, EVMs and other election related material to the polling stations for smooth conduct of upcoming Lok Sabha Elections-2024 in the district, a meeting of concerned Officers was today held under the chairmanship of District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan. ADDC Kupwara, Gulzar Ahmad Bhat; ADC Handwara, Aziz Ahmad Rather; ASP Kupwara/Handwara; ACR Kupwara, SDM Lolab/Karnah, Dy. DEO, ACP, ENT, Manager SRTC Kupwara and election staff attended the meeting. At the outset, the DEO discussed the Transport plan in a comprehensive manner for smooth dispatch of…
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Police Foil Theft Attempt in Kupwara: Three Suspects Apprehended

Police Foil Theft Attempt in Kupwara: Three Suspects Apprehended

Kupwara, April 19, 2024: In a vigilant patrol operation conducted by the Kupwara Police, a significant breakthrough was achieved when a police team, led by the Station House Officer (SHO) of Kupwara Police Station, intercepted two individuals carrying suspicious items in their bag at Tikker Kupwara. The suspects, identified as Haris Sheikh, also known as Anda Kanoon, resident of Tikker Kupwara, and Javid Ahmad Sheikh, resident of Kanthpora Lolab, were apprehended on the spot. Upon an intricate inspection, copper utensils were discovered concealed within the bag. Upon intense interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the theft of various…
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Herbal , Medicinal plants from Kamraj forests to be sold through registered NTFP depot holders, DFO Kamraj Forest Division

Herbal , Medicinal plants from Kamraj forests to be sold through registered NTFP depot holders, DFO Kamraj Forest Division

SHAHID PEER Kupwara: The Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) Policy launched by the Government of UT in December, 2022 has started yielding benefits to a large number of households residing in and around the Forests. The collection and sale of NTFPs have now been entrusted to local people, who are at liberty to sell the collected produce to registered depot holders, who offer them better rates instead of selling to a particular contractor on monopolistic pattern. A small amount of royalty also goes to the Biodiversity Management Committees, who utilize these funds for development of forests and Biodiversity Conservation at Gram…
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PDP reinstates Dar Aryaan as Youth Gen Secretary North Kashmir

PDP reinstates Dar Aryaan as Youth Gen Secretary North Kashmir

Srinagar, April 20th: In pursuance to the recommendations by the party disciplinary committee, the Jammu & Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (JKPDP) has revoked the suspension of youth leader Dar Aryaan and reinstated him as the General Secretary of the party’s youth wing with immediate effect. “Dar Aryaan has been instructed to resume his responsibilities with immediate effect,” a party spokesperson said in a statement issued here today.
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DEO Kupwara flags-off Cycle Race under SVEEP to raise voter awareness

DEO Kupwara flags-off Cycle Race under SVEEP to raise voter awareness

Kupwara, April 20: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote voter awareness and electoral participation, District Administration Kupwara organized a Cycle Rally under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) at Kupwara on Saturday. The rally was flagged-off by the District Election Officer (DEO) Kupwara Ms. Ayushi Sudan. DEO was accompanied by the Nodal Officer SVEEP /CEO Kupwara, Abdul Majeed Dar. The Cycle Race started from the DC Office complex Kupwara and finally culminated near Government Degree College at Bohipora, Kupwara after passing through Bumhama, Mogalpora and Gushi. Through this Cycle Race, the Students from different educational institutions made…
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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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