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…
Zubair Peerzada Kupwara, Apr 04 :The Zarla Winter Festiva concluded in Karnah with a grand celebration of culture, sports, and community spirit, drawing enthusiastic participation from locals and dignitaries alike. Organized with the active support of the Indian Army, the festival featured traditional music, folk dance performances, snow volleyball, skiing contests, and free ski training for young enthusiasts. Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan (IAS), graced the occasion along with Deputy Commandant of 104 Shakti Vijay Brigade, Col Sudeep Bose, SDM Karnah Zaffar Ahmad Lone, CO 7 Rashtriya Rifles, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Tangdar, Principal of GDC Tangdar, Judge Munsif Court…
FAYAZ HAMEED Kupwara: In a decisive crackdown on illegal timber smuggling, the Kamraj Forest Division, Kupwara, has taken swift action against the damage to Kail trees in Compartments 28 and 29/SL by individuals from Yenberzalwari village in Baramulla district. Acting on intelligence inputs, forest officials seized a Tata Mobile and a motorcycle in Harwan, loaded with illicitly felled timber. An FIR has been registered in connection with the case. Additionally, another FIR has been lodged at Police Station Sogam against seven individuals from Yenberzalwari village, who were allegedly involved in the illegal activity. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kamraj, who is…
Handwara, Dec 12: A Piping Ceremony was held today at the District Police Headquarters Handwara for the promotion of Insp Showkat Ahmad, presently serving as SHO Police Station Handwara, to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police and 09 Head Constables to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspectors .The ceremony was presided over by SSP Handwara, Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary-JKPS. The event witnessed the presence of several officers, including Zaffer Iqbal Nawaz-JKPS, Additional SP Handwara, Dr Majid Magray-JKPS, DySP DAR Handwara, and Omar Rashid-JKPS, DySP OPS Handwara, alongside other senior officers of the District Police. On the occasion, SSP Handwara congratulated…
KUPWARA, DECEMBER 10: Continuing the efforts to provide sustainable livelihood to the unemployed youth of District Kupwara, the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, who is also the Chairman of the District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) today handed over the keys of nine (9) subsidized commercial vehicles and 14 sales letter under ‘MUMKIN’ scheme to the beneficiaries in a function held at DC Office Complex Kupwara. The Assistant Director Employment DE&CC Kupwara, Arshid Ahmad Bhat; Career Counseling Officer, Employment Officer, Lead District Manager Kupwara and representatives from different automobile companies were present on the occasion. While interacting with the media…
KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 21: Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kupwara in collaboration with Fisheries Department today organized an impressive function at KVK Office here to mark the celebration of World Fisheries Day. Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan was chief guest at the ceremony. KVK Head Kupwara, Kaiser Ahmad Malik, Assistant Director Fisheries, Salmaan Chalkoo, besides, stakeholders and students in large number took part in the function. World Fisheries Day, observed every November 21st, is a global event that underscores the critical importance of sustainable fisheries and the need to protect aquatic ecosystems and the livelihoods of fishing communities. On the occasion,…
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…
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.…
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…
