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District development council meeting discusses, finalizes Annual action Plan under capex Budget 2023-24

District development council meeting discusses, finalizes Annual action Plan under capex Budget 2023-24

DDC council, District Administration pledge to fight against drug abuse together. KUPWARA, MAY 13:In order to finalize the Annual action plan under Capex Budget 2023-24, the District Administration Kupwara convened a meeting of District development council at Meeting Hall of DC office Complex Kupwara today which was chaired by Chairman DD Council Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Panditpori.District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Dr.Doifode Sagar Dattatray and VC, DDC Haji Farooq Mir were present in the meeting.The ADDC(CEO) Kupwara, Altaf Ahmad Khan; ADC Kupwara, Gh Nabi Bhat; President Municipal Committee Handwara, Masroor Ahmad Banday; DDC Members, BDC Chairpersons, JD Planning, District officers, sectoral officers…
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4 booked under PSA for cultivating “Bhang” on forest land in Kupwara

4 booked under PSA for cultivating “Bhang” on forest land in Kupwara

Irfan Lone Kupwara,May 7: To curb the menace of bhang cultivation in Kupwara,authorities in Lolab,under Kamraj Forest Division, booked 4 people under Public Safety Act( PSA) in Kupwara's Lolab area. An official source in the department said that the accused persons namely Mohd Anwar Khan, son of Mir Khan; Mafeez Khan, son of Roshan Khan; Musa Khan son of Hayat Khan and Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, son of Eisa Khan – all residents of Kakadpadi Dever Lolab. The accused , the official said, were recommended under PSA Order Number 07/08/09/ and 10 of DMK/PSA(F)of 2023, dated 03/05/2023 and were subsequently shifted…
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FIRE INCIDENT : FIRE DOUSED OFF AT MACHHAL WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF INDIAN ARMY

FIRE INCIDENT : FIRE DOUSED OFF AT MACHHAL WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF INDIAN ARMY

Machhal (Kupwara), 06 May 2023 Based on the SOS phone call about the fire breaking out in a local house of village Machhal in Kupwara district, troops of Indian Army Immediately swung into action. A well coordinated action by the troops resulted in no loss of life and injuries to anyone. Moreover, due to timely action, drills and procedures followed by the Fire Fighting Team, no damage to other houses due to spread of fire to nearby houses was ensured. Inspite of bad weather, the Fire Fighting team of Machhal Batallion successfully doused-off the fire of house which belonged to…
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District Administration Kupwara ropes in religious leaders in war against Drugs.Ulmas conference held for sanitization, spreading awareness.

District Administration Kupwara ropes in religious leaders in war against Drugs.Ulmas conference held for sanitization, spreading awareness.

KUPWARA, MAY 4: District administration Kupwara has roped in different religious leaders, ulemas of Masjids, and other religious institutions of Kupwara district to spread awareness at grass root level about the negative impact of drug abuse in the society.On the directions of Deputy Commisioner (DC) Kupwara, Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray a Conference of Ulemas, Imams (religious leaders) was held today at conference Hall of DC Office complex Kupwara.Well attended Conference was chaired by Additional Deputy Commisioner (ADC) Kupwara, Gh. Nabi Bhat.While addressing the conference ADC Kupwara appealed to religious leaders, ulemas , and Imams to use their voluntary services for…
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Poonch attack carried out with active local support; steel coated bullets, IED used to blow army vehicle: DGP Dilbagh Singh

Poonch attack carried out with active local support; steel coated bullets, IED used to blow army vehicle: DGP Dilbagh Singh

Says IED used to blow army vehicle; terrorists got arms, cash supply through drone; arrest of OGW Nisar a vital lead, 12 suspects arrested, over 200 questioned so far; 9 to 12 foreign militants active in Rajouri-Poonch area; identifying natural hide-outs in forest areas to zero-in on attackers Rajouri, Apr 28: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Friday said that the April 21 attack in Bhata Durian area of Poonch in which five soldiers were killed was carried out with active local support and terrorists had used steel-coated armour-piercing bullets and IEDs to target army vehicle…
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Man arrested for ‘Vouyerism’ by J-K police

Man arrested for ‘Vouyerism’ by J-K police

A man was arrested for Vouyerism in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.A police spokesperson in a statement said that a police station Chandoosa received a written complaint from one minor girl (name withheld) accompanied by her sister wherein she stated that on 26 April 2023 she went to a readymade shop at Bandi Payeen belonging to one Aijaz Ahmad Sofi S/O Gh Nabi Sofi R/O Bandi Payeen Chandoosa and selected some clothes and went to changing room for trial.After entering in the changing room she found a hidden mobile phone which was kept there for secretly recording the customer’s videos while…
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DM Kupwara Directs Landlords for Time-bound Tenant Registration in District

DM Kupwara Directs Landlords for Time-bound Tenant Registration in District

Kupwara, Apr 26 : District Magistrate Kupwara Wednesday directed landlords in the district to undergo registration of tenants, within next ten days. Citing contents of a communiqué from Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara, the District Magistrate said the latter has reported that landlords are providing accommodation and properties to tenants without informing concerned Police Stations and Police Posts. “Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara has further reported that there are serious security apprehensions if the landlords shall not timely inform concerned Police Stations/Police Posts regarding the tenants.” “The Senior Superintendent of Police, Kupwara through his communication has requested that there is…
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King Khan to shoot ‘Dunki’ in Pulwama tomorrow

King Khan to shoot ‘Dunki’ in Pulwama tomorrow

Srinagar, Apr 26: Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan who is in Kashmir to shoot film "Dunki" is visiting Pulwama district to shoot a scene there. Khan revisited Kashmir 12 years after shooting "Jab Tak Hai Jaan". As per (KNO), Film " Dunki" has lead actress Tapasee Panu and is being directed by Rajkumar Hirani and this film marks the first collaboration between Shah Rukh and the four-time National Film Awards and 11-time Filmfare Awards winning director. Badshah of Bollywood who has recently given the super hit movie Pathan had been shooting for Dunki at Sonamarg for the past few days. He…
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Kupwara:Forest department denied allegations of “Timber log illegal extraction”

Kupwara:Forest department denied allegations of “Timber log illegal extraction”

Kupwara:Forest department denied allegations of "Timber log illegal extraction" "Accused identified and will be booked soon": Forest Official Kupwara: In an alleged illegal extraction of timber logs in Kamraj Forest Division,the department clearly denied any form of illegal extraction and said fallen stocks are being extracted by the department. However the department claimed that some trees were felled before snow but kept unconverted and investigation in this is underway. "We have identified the accused and FIR against them is being registered", official to JKDASTAK To verify the claims of the department, our correspondent went to Batpora forests of Kamraj Forest…
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Kupwara district tops in implementation of “Mission Armit Sarovar”

Kupwara district tops in implementation of “Mission Armit Sarovar”

387 Amrit Sarovars completed in districtPeople appreciate the efforts of DC Kupwara KUPWARA, APRIL 26: Having completed 387 Amrit Sarovars (Highest number in UT of J&K ) during the financial year 2022-23, Frontier District Kupwara has emerged as the best district with the implementation of Prime Minister Narender Modi's "Mission Amrit Sarovar".The " Mission Amrit Sarovar" was launched with a view to harvest and conserve water for future generations as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahaotsav.The objective of this mission was to construct at least 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district of the country to overcome the water crisis…
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