pulwama district

Srinagar, March 28 – The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended an Executive Engineer from the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department on Saturday for accepting a bribe in the Pulwama district, an official said on Saturday.An ACB spokesperson said that the agency...

Srinagar, March 24 – Police in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir announced on Tuesday that they had arrested a drug dealer and recovered 771 grams of illegal drugs from his possession.A police spokesman said that in a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Pulwama Police apprehended...

Srinagar, March 16 Police on Monday seized assets worth crores belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.Police seized four immovable properties belonging to "notorious drug peddler" Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Rakh e Lajoora, in...

Srinagar, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Saturday emphasized intelligence-based operations and proactive policing to maintain peace and stability in the Union territory.The DGP chaired a review meeting to assess the overall security situation, counter-terrorism operations, and...

Jammu, March 7 – Two mobile phones were recovered by jail authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district from a parcel sent for an inmate in the jail, officials said on Saturday.Officials added that two mobile phones were recovered from a parcel intended for an inmate at a jail in the Doda...

Srinagar, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir celebrated a moment of pride as a visually impaired JNU graduate, the son of a labourer, and a serving JKAS officer passed the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination-2025, showcasing determination and inspiring many.Irfan Ahmad Lone, who lost his eye in...

Jammu, March 7 Two mobile phones were recovered from a parcel intended for an inmate at a jail in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said.The recovery was made by authorities during routine checks of parcels delivered at the Bhaderwah district jail.According to...

As many as 17 candidates from Jammu & Kashmir have qualified the prestigious All India Civil Services Examination, the results of which were announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that among the qualifiers from Jammu & Kashmir...

Jammu, March 3 Jammu and Kashmir has recorded encroachment of over 17 lakh kanals of state land, with corresponding entries expunged from revenue records, while more than 75,000 kanals have been transferred to various government departments and agencies since 2019, according to official data...

Jammu, March 2 The Jammu and Kashmir government has disbursed ₹1,695 crore in compensation for land acquired for the Ring Road projects in the twin capital cities, while nearly 1,400 cases are still pending due to litigation or other issues, officials said.Work on the two projects — the...

Security forces recovered food, medicines, and other supplies from a makeshift hide during a cordon and search operation in the Kamla forest area of the Pulwama district, officials said.February 27, Srinagar: A joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the 42nd Rashtriya Rifles conducted...

The Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament, under the Yuva Connect initiative, aims to engage students in debates, democratic values, and participatory governance, thereby strengthening the youth's role in nation-building efforts.February 26, Pulwama: The Pulwama District Administration is organizing...

Srinagar, February 25 Nearly 700 antique coins, believed to be of significant historical and archaeological value, have been recovered in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday.Police in Awantipora have recovered 694 antique coins from the Pinglish area of Tral during a...

Authorities conducted a joint market inspection in Pampore to curb overpricing and ensure the sale of essentials at approved rates ahead of Ramadan.Feb 23, Srinagar: In an effort to prevent profiteering and ensure the availability of essential commodities at government-approved rates during...

The renovation of the Swami Shankaraaz Astaphan in Wahibugh restores the charm of this heritage site as the district administration revives the temple structure, traditional craftsmanship, and its sanctity, earning appreciation from local residents.February 22, Pulwama: After a long period...

Srinagar, February 21 – Security forces on Saturday detected a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) on the Ganderbal-Safapora road in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting authorities to cordon off the area and suspend traffic as a precautionary measure.Officials said a...

Srinagar, February 19 Two individuals, alleged to be drug peddlers, were arrested with contraband in their possession in the Shopian district, police said on Thursday.The arrests were made at the Keegam police post in the Aribagh Pirpora area of the south Kashmir district during a routine...

Jammu, February 19 A total of 12,977 teaching positions are vacant across Jammu and Kashmir, and the School Education Department has not upgraded any schools since 2024, Education Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Thursday.In her written reply to a starred question by BJP MLA Shri Shakti Raj...

BJP Pays Tribute to Pulwama Attack MartyrsLeaders of the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir honored the 40 CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama attack with tributes at Lethpora.Feb 14, Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit paid tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in...

Srinagar, February 13 The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a police officer here on Friday for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe, officials said.They said Assistant Sub-Inspector Mukhtar Ahmad Khan, a resident of the Newa area in the Pulwama district and posted at the Bemina police...