72 J&K cops honoured with Gallantry Medals on Republic Day
Srinagar : In a noteworthy acknowledgment of their valor and dedication to maintaining peace in the Kashmir valley post the abrogation of Article 370, 72 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been honored with the prestigious Medal for Gallantry (GM) on Republic Day. The gallantry awards extend beyond Jammu and Kashmir, with 65 […]
Night Temp Records increase amid forecast for light rain, snow in Kashmir
Srinagar: Night temperature recorded a slight increase on Thursday amid a forecast for isolated to scattered light rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir in the next few days. Isolated to fairly widespread light rain and snow have been predicted for the subsequent two days The MeT office has also issued an advisory in the […]
R-Day celebrations Full-dress rehearsals held across Kashmir
Srinagar: Full dress rehearsal for the 75th Republic Day function was held at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar and other districts headquarters in Kashmir Valley amid adequate security arrangements in place on Wednesday. The full dress rehearsal was held at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, where Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, unfurled the tricolour over the mast, took […]
J&K braces up for much awaited rains, snow as mercury drops; minus 5.3°C in Srinagar
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir braces for much-awaited rains and snow to end extended dry spell. While the weatherman has forecast mainly dry weather and shallow to moderate fog over the plains of Jammu division, Isolated to fairly widespread light rain and snow has been predicted for subsequent two days. The MeT office has also issued […]
Have achieved success in Maintaining Law and Order, Normalcy with Public Cooperation: Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Wednesday said that Kashmir has achieved success not just in maintaining peace and order but also in various other areas, adding such accomplishments wouldn’t have been possible without the cooperation of the public. Addressing a gathering here at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar, Bidhuri said that In 2023, a record […]
Security measures well in place in Srinagar, elsewhere ahead of Republic Day: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone VK Birdhi Wednesday said that security measures are well in place in Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir region ahead of Republic Day celebrations. He said Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies are well-coordinated to each other to ensure smooth conduct of Jan 26 celebrations. […]
Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Central, North Kashmir; Psychotropic, Contraband Substances Recovered
Srinagar: Two drug peddlers were arrested in separate cases in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal and north Kashmir’s Baramulla districts after recovery of psychotropic and contraband substances from their possessions, said police on Wednesday. As per the news agency CNS, a police spokesperson said that they intercepted a truck, bearing Registration No.JK03H-8638, near the new Bus Stand […]
ACB arrests SDH Sopore official in bribery case
Sopore: The Anti-Corruption Branch on Wednesday said it arrested an official of sub-district hospital Sopore for demanding and accepting a bribe for issuing a birth certificate. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said that ACB arrested one Mehraj-Ud-Din Wani while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 3,600 from […]
Despite challenges, law and order has improved in J&K: DGP RR Swain
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s Police Chief, R.R. Swain Tuesday said that the law and order situation has improved a lot despite some challenges from terrorists coming from Pakistan. Addressing the media, Swain noted that the security landscape has witnessed commendable control, attributing the success to effective law enforcement. Despite the overall stability, Swain acknowledged the […]
Robust security set up in place for Republic Day celebration: Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday said that robust security measures have been put in place in view of the Republic Day celebration. Bidhuri, as per KNS, said that the current stability in the situation in Jammu and Kashmir is due to the measures taken by the LG-led administration and cooperation […]