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Two held for extortion in Pulwama
Two persons have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district for extorting money from public by fraudulently presenting themselves as close to authorities, a police spokesperson said on Thursday.The arrested accused have been identified as Jaliya Parveen, a resident of Monghal in Anantnag, and Bilal Ahmad Rah, a resident…
Read More »Crime Branch arrests history-sheeter govt teacher for frauds on pretext of providing govt jobs
Jammu: For duping the unemployed youth on the pretext of providing government jobs and providing fake appointment orders, the Crime Branch has arrested most wanted history-sheeter govt. school Teacher, Jameel Anjum of Ustad Mohalla Jammu, who has been involved in 10 FIRs registered with CB and District Police.The instant case…
Read More »Meet Artaza Hussain: The Man Behind the Wheels Driving the Booming Automobile Sector in Jammu and Kashmir
By Sameer Ahmad Anantnag,23 May: Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a steady rise in automobile and two-wheeler buyers. This growth is driven by increasing financial independence and heightened safety concerns while traveling. Supporting this shift is Artaza Hussain, a resident of Anantnag district, who shares insights about cars, technology, and…
Read More »A month on, Pahalgam attack perpetrators remain at large
Pahalgam : A month after 25 tourists and a local ponywallah were killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, the perpetrators are still at large despite the massive crackdown launched by security forces across the Kashmir valley to track them down.While several top terrorists have been killed in various operations launched after…
Read More »Month after massacre of tourists, Pahalgam locals count loss of earnings, pin hope on Amarnath Yatra
Pahalgam: A month after the deadly terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, locals in the south Kashmir resort town stare at mounting livelihood losses, even as the perpetrators have managed to evade the massive crackdown launched by security forces to track them down.The locals have now pinned their hopes on…
Read More »Basmati sowing season begins, farmers along Pakistan border in J-K urge labourers to return
Facing a grave shortage of labourers for the Basmati sowing season after drone and artillery attacks by Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, farmers are making urgent appeals for their return to resume agriculture work.Farmers are highlighting the return of normality after India and Pakistan agreed to stop military actions on May…
Read More »LMD books 63 dry fruit sellers for regulatory violations
JAMMU, MAY 22: In response to increasing consumer complaints and to ensure adherence to fair trade practices, the Legal Metrology Department (LMD), Jammu & Kashmir, launched a comprehensive enforcement drive on May 21, 2025, targeting traders and distributors of dry fruits across all districts of J&K. The crackdown focused on…
Read More »CM Omar asks JKSSB to fast-track recruitment process, reviews functioning of the Board
SRINAGAR, MAY 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the functioning of the Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), stressing the need to remove bottlenecks and ensuring time-bound and transparent recruitment process.The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani,…
Read More »NC Leader Imran Shah Urges Government to Develop Andernagh, Sherbagh as Tourist Destinations.
Anantnag, May 22:- Urging the government to bring Andernagh and Sherbagh onto the tourism map and expedite developmental works to preserve their pristine glory, National Conference (NC) leader and District Vice President Anantnag, Imran Amin Shah, stated that it is commendable how the current NC-led dispensation under Chief…
Read More »School Timings to Change from Monday Amid Scorching Heat: Education Minister Sakina Itoo
Srinagar : Amid the ongoing heatwave, Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday announced a change in school timings, effective from the coming Monday. While the exact timings were not disclosed, the minister stated that details would be issued through an official order shortly. “We have received numerous calls from…
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