Locals protest against opening of bar in Kathua
Kathua: A protest erupted in Kathua on Saturday against the opening of a new bar, with men and women jointly staging demonstrations and demanding its immediate closure.
The protesters alleged that the increasing number of wine shops and…
BJP’s Ashok Koul welcomes Omar Abdullah’s stand on Indus Water Treaty
Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary (Organisation) for Jammu and Kashmir, Ashok Koul, has welcomed the statement of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on the Indus Water Treaty, indicating a rare convergence of views between the…
ACB traps, arrests Patwari in Budgam for demanding bribe
Srinagar: Acting on a complaint, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday said it has arrested a Patwari from Budgam for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of rupees 10,000 / 30,000 for issuance of a revenue…
Suspicious pigeon caught near Pakistan border in Akhnoor
Jammu: A suspicious pigeon was caught in the Palawala area of Akhnoor near the Pakistan border on Saturday and later handed over to the police, triggering an investigation by security agencies.
According to officials, the pigeon was…
NC Students’ Union protests against SMVD Medical College closure in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Students Union on Saturday staged a protest outside the Press Club Jammu against the closure of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, asserting that the move is against the interests of…
Police Takes Action Against Unregistered Homestays, Guest Houses & Hotels In Srinagar
Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that it in coordination with Tourist Police Station Srinagar, conducted a verification and inspection drive across the city to ensure compliance with statutory norms by homestays, hotels, and guest houses.…
Police seize four machines in illegal mining crackdown at Khrew
Awantipora: Awantipora Police seized four L&T machines involved in unlawful extraction activities in the Ladhoo area of Khrew.
Officials said the seizure was made during routine patrolling by a police team from Police Station Khrew.…
Movement restored on Bandipora–Gurez road
Bandipora: Authorities on Saturday restored vehicular movement on the Bandipora–Gurez road following snowfall that had rendered the stretch slippery and unsafe for travel.
Officials said traffic has been permitted only in one direction,…
No extension in winter break, schools to reopen from Jan 12 in Jammu Summer Zone
Jammu: Amid widespread speculation on social media regarding a possible extension of winter vacations, officials clarified on Saturday that all private and government schools in the Summer Zone of Jammu will reopen as scheduled from…
Security forces foil drone arms drop near IB in Samba, Arms consignment recovered
Samba: Security forces recovered an arms consignment dropped by a Pakistan-based drone in the Regal forward area near the International Border in Samba district, officials said.
According to official sources, the recovery was made…