Kupwara

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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Rashtriya Ekta Divas Parade Held at DPL Parade Ground, Kupwara

Rashtriya Ekta Divas Parade Held at DPL Parade Ground, Kupwara

Kupwara, 29 October 2024: District Police Kupwara organized Rashtriya Ekta Divas Parade today at the DPL Parade Ground in observance of National Unity Day, which is celebrated annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of India’s unity. The event began with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Martyrs Memorial by Ghulam Jeelani Wani-JKPS, SSP Kupwara in honour of those who have sacrificed their lives in service to the nation. Following the wreath-laying, SSP Kupwara took the salute from the marching contingents, showcasing discipline and patriotism. Afterward, he addressed the gathering, speaking on the significance of…
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CO-ORDINATING CONFERENCE FOR KUPWARA WOMEN T-10 CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH EDITION HELD AT PATHAHIRRI

CO-ORDINATING CONFERENCE FOR KUPWARA WOMEN T-10 CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP FOURTH EDITION HELD AT PATHAHIRRI

KUPWARA.Kupwara 21 Aug 24In its continuous efforts to empower and boost the spirit of sports among women of Kupwara and enable them to showcase their talent Indian Army's Kupwara Terriers held a coordinating conference with the women team representatives of 14 teams from various parts of Kupwara Dist for conducting Kupwara Women T-10 Cricket Championship 2024 Fourth Edition on 21 Aug 24. Women T-10 Cricket Championship is scheduled to be conducted in the 4th week of Aug 24. The aim of the Championship is to Empower the young girls and give them an opportunity to come up and showcase their…
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Ek Ped Shaheedo Ke Naam: ADC Kupwara Leads Plantation Drive at sports stadium Galizoo

Ek Ped Shaheedo Ke Naam: ADC Kupwara Leads Plantation Drive at sports stadium Galizoo

Kupwara, Aug 7; In a significant initiative under the ongoing Swachhata Pakhwada 2024, the Department of Social Forestry Division, Kupwara in collaboration with the District Administration Kupwara, on Wednesday organized a plantation drive on the theme “Ek Ped Shaheedo Ke Naam” “Ek Ped Ma ke Naam” in the premises of Galizoo Sports stadium Kupwara. On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kupwara, Mohammad Rouf Rehman led the plantation drive by planting a tree in the premises of Galizoo Sports stadium. The event aimed to honor the sacrifices of martyrs of the…
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J&K: Massive Fire in Kupwara Forest Brought Under Control, DFO Kamraj Anurag Arya

J&K: Massive Fire in Kupwara Forest Brought Under Control, DFO Kamraj Anurag Arya

Fayaz Hameed Kupwara: A large fire that erupted in the Kamraj forest division of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been successfully contained. The blaze broke out in the NH 81 block of the Manigah forests, located within the Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara. Forest officials, along with the Forest Protection Force (FPF) and locals responded swiftly to the incident. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kamraj, Anurag Arya, IFS, stated that nearly 90% of the fire has been extinguished due to the combined efforts of frontline staff, FPF officials, and local residents. In Kupwara there were fires at four locations within the…
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KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI WOMEN CRICKET FRIENDLIES

KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI WOMEN CRICKET FRIENDLIES

Peerzada Zubair Kupwara, July 03 : As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav, Women Cricket Friendly matches are being organised by Indian Army alongwith Aseem Foundation, Pune from 28 Jun 2024 to 06 Jul 2024 at Sopore, Chandigam, Zainakot and Hajin. These matches are receiving overwhelming response across Kashmir. The first match was played between Aseem Eleven and Sopore Thunder Strikers at Subhana Stadium, Sopore. In a keenly contested match Aseem XI emerged victorious in an intense and thrilling match. Second match of the thrilling cricket tournament was held on 01 Jul 2024 at Hajin and third match…
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