Woman Arrested in Narcotics Case, Significant Recovery Made
Rajouri: Rajouri Police have achieved a major breakthrough in an ongoing narcotics case with the arrest of a woman involved in drug trafficking. The accused identified as Shabnam Kouser wife of Mohd Shakoor resident of Dhanidhar Rajouri was arrested in connection with Case FIR No. 24/2025 under the NDPS Act. During the search the following […]
J&K: NMR marks 13.3-point drop; sex ratio at birth improves from 923 to 976
Jammu: The neonatal mortality rate (NMR) has reached single digit at 9.8 per 1,000 live births in Jammu and Kashmir, recording a 13.3-point decrease, while the sex ratio at birth has recorded significant improvement from 923 to 976, official data showed. The infant mortality rate (IMR) also dipped to 16.3, marking a drop of 16.1 […]
Investment proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crores received in J&K till Dec 2024: Survey Report
Jammu: Investment proposals worth Rs 1.63 lakh crore have been received till December last year, which will create direct employment opportunities for more than 5.90 lakh people, Jammu and Kashmir government’s economic survey report 2024-25 said. The report, tabled by the Chief Minister in the Legislative Assembly last week, said 1,984 units involving an investment […]
Seharkhwans, drum-beaters who keep an age-old Ramzan tradition alive in Kashmir
Srinagar: With Ramzan come the Seharkhwans — the drum-beaters who wake up people for the pre-dawn meal ‘Sehri’ — to the cities and towns of Kashmir. Hundreds of these men who arrive from remote villages have kept the age-old tradition alive, despite the ubiquity of modern gadgets such as mobile phones and alarm clocks. From […]
Kathua killings: Union minister points to terror angle, home secretary reviews situation
Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday pointed to the involvement of terrorists in the killing of three civilians in a remote area in Billawar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. The killings have sparked protest and a shutodwn in the area. The bodies of Varun Singh, 15, and his uncles Yogesh Singh, 32, […]
UP ATS arrests J&K man on charges of anti-national activities
Moradabad (UP): The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Ulfat Hussain, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, on charges of anti-national activities. As per a press statement, the arrest was made on Friday following intelligence gathered by the ATS, Saharanpur unit, and allied agencies, which indicated Hussain’s alleged involvement in terrorism and […]
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo  chairs 15th UT Level Bankers’ Committee meeting
Urges banks to provide banking services in all Unbanked Rural Centers (URCs) through banking outlets Emphasizes upon banks to further improve lending under Priority sector Launches J&K Bank Lal Ded Stree Shakti Loan Scheme to provide credit to women beneficiaries JAMMU: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired the 15th Union Territory Level Bankers’ Committee (UTLBC) […]
J&K Sports Council celebrates International Women’s Day at Gulmarg Ski Slopes
GULMARG: The Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council celebrated International Women’s Day on Saturday with a vibrant skiing event at the picturesque slopes of Gulmarg. The event was flagged-off by Secretary, J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, along with CEO, Gulmarg Development Authority, Tariq Hussain and other senior officials. Led by Divisional Sports Officer, Kashmir, Nusrat Gazala, […]
International Women’s Day celebrated with enthusiasm, gaiety across Jammu
JAMMU: Variety cultural shows and felicitation events marked the celebration of the International Women’s Day across Jammu Division. AT POONCH: The Department of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the District Administration, celebrated International Women’s Day at the Auditorium Hall of SKC Government Degree College. The event was marked by great enthusiasm and passion among attendees. […]
DC inspects ongoing JJM works near LoC in Nowshera
RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, conducted an extensive visit to the areas near the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera to inspect the ongoing works under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the ongoing JJM scheme at Bhawani B Karali and directed the Executive Engineer to expedite the work […]
