Police arrest 4 drug peddlers; contraband substances recovered

SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, police have arrested four drug peddlers in Ganderbal and Baramulla districts and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A Police party of PS Ganderbal led by SHO PS Ganderbal during patrolling at Dudarhuma arrested a notorious drug peddler identified as Shabir Ahmad Shah […]

DC Kupwara sends off 4-wheeler motor rally from TRC Kupwara to Keran

KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Dr. Doifode Sagar Dattatray on Sunday sent off a motor sports rally from TRC Kupwara. The time speed-distance (TSD) 4-wheeler rally known as the “Rally of the Valley.” was organised by the District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with JK Police and Army. The motor rally aimed to highlight unexplored tourist […]

Power shutdown

Power shutdown

SRINAGAR: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to receiving stations DH Pora, Nagam, Rambhama and Nillow shall remain affected on June 18 and 20 from 10 am to 4 pm due to carry out reconductoring of Kulgam- DH Pora. Similarly, in order to facilitate repair works and Stabilization of 33 KV Lines […]

98.10 pc families covered under PMJAY-SEHAT Scheme in J&K

SRINAGAR: Ambitious ‘ABPMJAY-SEHAT’ has proved a savior for an ailing 65 year old ‘Anchal Das’ of ward number 7, Kathua, when he got hassle free treatment in a most convenient way he would have never even dreamt of. All his life, Das toiled hard to feed his family of 7 but things turned haywire when […]

Vitasta Cultural Festival: Mesmerizing pre-events at Srinagar, Budgam witness overwhelming participation

SRINAGAR: The jam packed auditoriums of Srinagar’s Amar Singh College and Nawa Kadal Women’s College witnessed captivating moments, on Saturday, as folk artists took the stage during pre-event programmes of renowned ‘Vitasta Cultural Festival’. Similar programmes were organised at various locations in central Kashmir’s Budgam district as well. The range of these artistic performances included […]

Dir Horti conducts comprehensive tour of Kulgam, Pulwama

Assess impact of Apple Leaf Blotch Miner pest affecting apple orchards SRINAGAR: Director of Horticulture Kashmir, G. R. Mir conducted a comprehensive tour of various areas of District Kulgam to assess the intensity and impact of Apple Leaf Blotch Miner affecting apple orchards. Accompanied by Chief Horticulture Officer, Kulgam, Subject Matter Specialist, Kulgam and scientist […]

First Agniveer batch Of J&K Light Infantry attested

SRINAGAR: The first batch of Agniveers of the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry was attested in a befitting ceremony on Saturday at the JAK LI Regimental Centre in the presence of their emotional parents and proud instructors. The young boys have been transformed into confident, capable, smart, and proud soldiers and citizens. The momentous ceremony […]

Jashn-e-Uri and Uri Mela organised

Jashn-e-Uri and Uri Mela organised

SRINAGAR: A live musical event showcasing the rich culture of Kashmir was organised by Indian Army at Uri. The event witnessed a record turnout of locals who enjoyed the melodious numbers presented by the renowned artists Waqar Khan and Gursaaz. The students of AGS Uri thrilled the audience with Rouf and communal harmony dance. A […]

Army’s 50 RR organises blood donation camp at Pampore

PAMPORE: Army organised a blood donation camp in Saffron Town Pampore of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. The camp was joined by local residents of Pampore also. Army’s 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) organized the mega blood donation camp in collaboration with District Hospital Pulwama and Sub District Hospital Pampore at its Camp located in […]

Horti Deptt, SKUAST-K leaving no stone unturned to contain apple leaf blotch miner

Horti Deptt, SKUAST-K leaving no stone unturned to contain apple leaf blotch miner

SRINAGAR: With the diversification of crops as well as the climate driven changes in pest dynamics, some areas of Kashmir valley especially the districts of south Kashmir, have witnessed the emergence of a new insect pest namely Apple Leaf Blotch Miner. The pest was reported during the year 2021 from Zainapora and other adjoining areas […]