Handwara : Tahir Saleem Khan–JKPS has assumed charge as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Police District Handwara, succeeding Shri Sahil Sarangal–IPS. On assuming charge, Tahir Saleem Khan expressed his commitment towards strengthening public safety, professional policing, community engagement and effective crime prevention, with a special focus on maintaining peace and security across the district. Police District Handwara extends a warm welcome to the new SSP and wishes him a successful tenure
Kupwara, 28 August : Local women from various villages tie "Rakhis' to jawans from Kupwara Terriers. The festival of Rakshabandhan signifies the bond of love and care between brothers and sisters was celebrated at Patahirri Garrison with great zest & fuervour on 28 Aug 25. Local women from Kupwara tied rakhis to jawans as a symbolic gesture of unconditional support, trust and affection. The jawans who are away from their families appreciated the gesture and expressed their gratitude to the women who came to celebrate this elegant festival with them. The jawans showed respect, presented gifts and vowed to stand…
Kupwara, August 6: The Indian Army is conducting the Chinar Volleyball Tournament 2026 from 03 August to 11 August 2026 at Panzgam (ALG), Kupwara, with the aim of promoting sportsmanship, physical fitness, discipline, teamwork and positive youth engagement among the youth of the district. The tournament was formally inaugurated on 03 August, with the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Kupwara, Mr. Shahzada, gracing the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest. A total of 29 teams from across Kupwara district are participating in the tournament, which is being conducted in accordance with the official rules of volleyball. The opening ceremony witnessed…
Kupwara : On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Chak Keegam Battalion org a vibrant Tiranga Rally in its AOR, bringing together soldiers and civilians in a powerful display of unity and patriotism. The event aimed to strengthen the bond between the Armed Forces and the local communities while fostering a shared sense of national pride & cherishing the spirit of Independence. The rally was flagged off from Chak Keegam with participants, holding the tricolour high and marched through the Kandi-Keegam bowl with their voices resonating with patriotic slogans and songs. Locals from nearby villages joined the rally, creating…
KUPWARA , AUGUST 11 : A grand Mega Tiranga Rally was organized in Drugmulla, led by Mr. Syed Bashrat Rasool, Tehsildar Drugmulla, accompanied by Mr. Bilal Rashid, DO Police Post Drugmulla, Mr. Javid, ZEO Drugmulla, along with officers and officials of various departments, and students of Girls High School Drugmulla. The rally started from Girls High School Drugmulla and moved ahead with spirited participation from officers/officials of various departments, local residents, and enthusiastic students. The tricolour fluttered high as patriotic slogans echoed through the streets, creating a vibrant atmosphere of unity and pride. The primary aim of the rally was…
Kupwara: In a move to support forest-dependent communities, the Kamraj Forest Division, Zangli Kupwara, has distributed 258 quintals of green fodder under the “Forests for Fodder” initiative over the past week. The initiative targets fringe forest villages such as Shundi, Lasitiyaal, Maidanpora, Sogam, Saduganga, Natnussa, and Batpora, where livestock heavily rely on forest resources, especially during lean fodder periods. By supplying green fodder, the Forest Department aims to reduce grazing pressure, promote ecological balance, and strengthen community engagement. Forest officials emphasized that such efforts not only support livelihoods but also foster participatory conservation. “When communities benefit directly from forest-friendly initiatives,…
Faizan Qureshi Kupwara : Municipal Council Kupwara organized a program on the theme "Waste to Wonder" at Government Girls Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Kupwara , in which students, teachers, CEO of MC Kupwara Mujeeb Ul Haq and other employees of MC Kupwara participated.During the event, students presented creative models related to the theme and were appreciated and awarded trophies by the MC Kupwara. On the occasion, MC Kupwara CEO Mujeeb Ul Haq addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance and need of converting waste into something useful . He also appreciated the students of GHSS Kupwara for creating meaningful and…
KUPWARA, MAY 29: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan today flagged off the inaugural event of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan from Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kupwara. The initiative aims to accelerate agricultural development and awareness in the district as part of a broader national campaign to transform the agriculture sector. KVK Head, Dr. Kaiser Malik; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, Mohammad Ashraf Malik; DSHO Kupwara, Dr. Ishrat and other concerned officers were present on the occasion. Three teams have been constituted under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan which will visit nine blocks of the district in the first instance to hold farmer awareness…
Baramulla: A massive timber scam has been unearthed in the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Development Corporation’s (FDC) North Circle Sopore, exposing deep-rooted corruption, mismanagement, and possible collusion within the system. RTI revelations have now brought to light shocking discrepancies between the FDC and the Forest Department, with both agencies providing contradictory statements regarding the status of thousands of cubic feet of timber and forest compartments/coupes. According to official RTI responses, the Forest Department had entrusted several compartments and coupes to the erstwhile State Forest Corporation (SFC), now FDC, for extraction and sale of timber. While FDC North Circle Sopore claims…
Kupwara April 16 2025: Upholding its continued commitment to youth engagement and community outreach Kupwara Police successfully hosted the grand finale of the T20 Knockout Cricket Tournament under the Civic Action Programme – 2025 at the scenic Kupwara Cricket Stadium Galizoo. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from sixteen teams representing various corners of the district fostering a spirit of healthy competition and unity. The final clash between Friends XI Lolab and Coaching Centre Kupwara culminated in a nail-biting super over where Friends XI Lolab clinched the title in spectacular fashion. The event drew an overwhelming response from the public with…
