LG congratulates people for historic turnout in polls
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has congratulated the people and all the stakeholders on the “historic turnout” in the Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency polls. He also commended the Jammu & Kashmir Police and security forces for elaborate security management during polls in all five Parliamentary constituencies of the Union Territory. In a tweet, the LG said: […]
Updated: Four tourists die in Kulgam road accident; LG expresses grief
Tourist slips to death in Sonamarg Srinagar: Four tourists from Punjab died and three injured when their car skidded off the road in Kulgam district, officials said on Saturday. The incident took place in the Nipora area of the south Kashmir district, the officials said, adding that all seven tourists were in an SUV (PB47F-8687) […]
ACB traps, arrests SHO Police Station Pantha Chowk for bribery
Srinagar: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu & Kashmir has apprehended a Station House Officer (SHO) Pantha Chowk and his associates for demanding and accepting a bribe. The ACB in a statement issued here today said it apprehended Inspector Azim Iqbal Khan, SHO of Police Station Pantha Chowk, and his associate, Mushtaq Ahmad Abassi, on […]
Person booked under PSA in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla have booked one Bilal Ahmad Shalla alias Jana, son of Ghulam Qadir of Stadium Colony Baramulla under the Public Safety Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority, a police spokesperson informed Saturday. The booked person has been detained and subsequently lodged in District Jail Udhampur. He said that […]
Woman drug smuggler among four booked under PIT NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police booked four drug smugglers including a woman under PIT NDPS Act in Baramulla, a police spokesperson informed Saturday. He said drug smuggler Muskaan Begum, wife of Irfan Ahmad Sheikh of Dewanbagh Baramulla, has been booked under the PIT-NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority. The booked drug smuggler has […]
Anti-tank mine found in Samba
Samba: A rusted anti-tank mine was found on a river bank in Samba district on Saturday, police said. The lethal device was noticed by a villager on the banks of Basanter river near Bainglar village this afternoon, said a police official. The villager informed the concerned police post and a bomb disposal squad was rushed […]
DDMA issues Advisory; cautions against swimming in open Water bodies
SRINAGAR: In view of the prevailing weather conditions and forecast of sustained high temperatures till 29th May 2024 by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Srinagar Station, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today issued an advisory asking masses especially children to desist from swimming in open water bodies. As per the advisory, the general public […]
CEO SSCL reviews progress of ongoing projects in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: The CEO of SSCL, Dr. Owais Ahmed, today conducted an extensive review of the ongoing projects viz. Traditional Souq Market, Craft Center, Jehangir Chowk Junction and Balidan Stambh at Pratap Park under SSCL in Srinagar District to ensure their timely completion and successful implementation. The Traditional Souq Market and Craft Center, a vibrant hub […]
KU going extra mile to ensure students’ well-being, resolve issues
‘Students Council Meet’ Srinagar: To provide a platform for student representatives to voice their concerns on a wide array of issues impacting both academic and administrative facets of university life, the Department of Students’ Welfare (DSW), University of Kashmir (KU), convened a significant ‘Students Council Meeting’ Tuesday. 120 council members, comprising class representatives from various […]
India’s Crypto Landscape: Regulation, Investment and Future Trends
By: Anzar Mehraj Ever since the anonymous Satoshi Nakomoto introduced Bitcoin to the world in January 2009, the landscape of finance has undergone a serious transformation. The advent of cryptocurrency, the decentralisation of monetary systems, and the introduction of blockchain technology have not only reshaped the financial realm but also opened up avenues for enthusiasts […]
