DMO Pulwama seizes vehicles, JCBs during crackdown on illegal mining

DMO Pulwama seizes vehicles, JCBs during crackdown on illegal mining

PAMPORE: In a significant move to curb illegal mining activities in Pulwama district, District Mineral Officer (DMO) Er Mohammad Manzoor has seized multiple vehicles and JCBs used in unauthorized mining and transportation of raw materials in the region over the past 24 hours. According to officials, a team from the Geology and Mining department, under […]

School bus driver dies as bus plunges into gorge in Pampore

School bus driver dies as bus plunges into gorge in Pampore

PAMPORE: A pall of gloom descended on the entire village after the tragic death of the private bus driver, the father of two minor kids in the Pampore Tehsil area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday. A private school bus plunged into a deep gorge in the Mundakpal Ladhoo village of Pampore Tehsil, resulting […]

Traffic Police Launch Special Drive on Pampore Highway, 100 Vehicles Challaned

Traffic Police Launch Special Drive on Pampore Highway, 100 Vehicles Challaned

SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir calls for compliance with Supreme Court guidelines on documentation for school vehicles PAMPORE, March 23: In a targeted operation against traffic violations, including overloading, overspeeding, lack of helmets, absence of seat belts, and non-possession of valid documents, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir, Ravinder Pal Singh, along with DSP Traffic Pulwama Shopian, Dr. […]

Forest Range Pampore leads massive plantation drives for green cover enhancement

Forest Range Pampore leads massive plantation drives for green cover enhancement

DFO Awantipora spearheads collaborative efforts to enhance biodiversity in strategic locations PAMPORE: In a concerted effort to bolster the green cover in the region, the Forest Range Pampore recently spearheaded a significant series of plantation drives within various strategic locations. These initiatives, undertaken in collaboration with key stakeholders, underscore the commitment of the Forest Department […]

PHC Wuyan sets new healthcare excellence standard with record-breaking NQAS score

PHC Wuyan sets new healthcare excellence standard with record-breaking NQAS score

• Achieves remarkable 94% score in National Quality Assessment Standards • Groundbreaking achievement: SMO Dr Naseer • Director Health commends dedicated team for ‘exemplary performance’ PULWAMA: PHC Wuyan in Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by attaining the highest score in the National Quality Assessment Standards (NQAS), setting a new benchmark for […]

SKUAST-K team assesses Iris weed threat in Pampore saffron fields, recommends action plan

SKUAST-K team assesses Iris weed threat in Pampore saffron fields, recommends action plan

Scientists, farmers collaborate to combat ‘Yemarzal’ infestation, call for diligent management practices PAMPORE: The SKUAST-Kashmir team conducted a field visit to assess the situation of Iris weed, locally known as “Yemarzal,” in Saffron fields in Pampore, an area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. During the visit, a team of scientists observed the presence of Iris […]

Crackdown on illegal mining operations in Pulwama: Four vehicles seized, two blacklisted

Crackdown on illegal mining operations in Pulwama: Four vehicles seized, two blacklisted

125 vehicles, machines seized, Rs 48 lakh fine realised in three months: DMO Pulwama BILAL HABIB PAMPORE: In a significant move against illegal mining operations, the Geology and Mining department, with support from the Awantipora Police, conducted a successful operation in the Hatiwara area of Pampore Tehsil on Friday. Officials from the Geology and Mining […]

KVK Malangpora Workshop: Over 3,000 medicinal, aromatic plant species in Kashmir: Director Extension SKUAST-K

Advocates industrial perspective in agriculture promotes medicinal plants cultivation AWANTIPORA: SKUAST-Kashmir’s KVK-ETC Malangpora hosted a one-day stakeholders meet cum workshop titled “Opportunities in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants for Entrepreneurship Development in Kashmir Valley” at the Auditorium of KVK Malangpora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with the […]

Former NC, PDP members among dozens join BJP in Pampore

PULWAMA: Former members of the National Conference (NC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) made a significant shift to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a party workers’ meeting held in Saffron Town, Pampore. The event, attended by BJP Vice President Pulwama Mohammad Asif Ganaie, saw the joining of several prominent figures from the local political […]

Kashmiri MMA fighter secures victory for India in historic match vs Afghanistan

Owais Yaqoob emerges triumphant, highlights Kashmiri talent on global MMA stage PULWAMA: In a historic moment for Indian and Kashmiri sports, Owais Yaqoob, the rising star of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) from Pulwama district in south Kashmir, showcased his exceptional skill by securing a unanimous decision victory in the 70 kg category against his Afghan […]