Jammu and Kashmir

MVD Rajouri Intensifies Traffic Enforcement Drive on NH Rajouri-Poonch; 01 Vehicle Seized, 14 Challaned, ₹24,900 Fine Imposed

Sawer Singh RAJOURI, JUNE 27: On the directions of higher authorities, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Rajouri intensified its enforcement drive to ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations and promote road safety across the district. During the drive conducted on the National Highway Rajouri-Poonch, ARTO Rajouri Ashiq Rafiq Malik personally intercepted and inspected vehicles for

Vibrant Villages Programme gains momentum in Rajouri; Vikramjit Singh reviews development initiatives at Chappar Dhara

DC Abhishek Sharma Highlights Livelihood Projects, Eco-Tourism Potential and Saturation of Welfare Schemes in Border Villages RAJOURI, JUNE 25: Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce Vikramjit Singh today visited Vibrant Village Chappar Dhara in Block Panjgrain of Rajouri district and reviewed the progress of developmental initiatives, infrastructure projects and public welfare measures being implemented under the

Zero Tolerance Against Drugs”: DC Rajouri Reviews Anti-Drug Measures, Calls for Coordinated Action to Make District Drug-Free

RAJOURI, JUNE 24: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) to review the progress of drug control initiatives and assess the effectiveness of measures being implemented under the ongoing anti-drug campaign in the district. The meeting focused on strengthening preventive strategies, intensifying enforcement action and ensuring

Vikramjit Singh visits Lohrakote Vibrant Village of Rajouri district, reviews developmental initiatives

Also distributes sanction letters among Mission YUVA beneficiaries RAJOURI, JUNE 24: Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Vikramjit Singh today visited Vibrant Village Lohrakote of Rajouri district and reviewed the implementation of developmental initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, connectivity and livelihood opportunities in the border village under the Vibrant Villages Programme. The Commissioner Secretary was accompanied

J&K Emerges as Leader in Digital Governance, Says LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, June 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has significantly transformed public service delivery by expanding digital access to government services and strengthening grassroots governance mechanisms. Speaking at the regional workshop titled “Seva Se Samriddhi – Panchayat-led Service Delivery”, Sinha noted that the Union Territory has secured a leading

J&K Government Designates Nodal Officers for Amarnath Yatra 2026 Arrangements

Farhat Naik Srinagar, June 23: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has nominated two senior IAS officers to oversee preparations and coordination for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) on June 22, 2026, the officers will perform these responsibilities in addition to their existing

Border Politics: Living with Security and Democracy in Rajouri–Poonch

Manzoor Ahmed Naik The districts of Rajouri and Poonch, nestled in the picturesque Pir Panjal range of Jammu and Kashmir, represent a unique political and social landscape where the realities of national security and democratic aspirations coexist every day. These border districts, located close to the Line of Control, have for decades lived under the

Five Additional J&K Prisons Likely to Receive CISF Security, Taking Total to Seven

New Delhi, June 21: The Central Government is considering extending the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel to five more prisons in Jammu and Kashmir, in addition to the two facilities already under its protection. According to a CISF spokesperson, proposals are being examined to provide security cover to the High-Security Prison at

J&K Police Receives National Passport Seva Honour for Second Year Running, Conducts Over 1.64 Lakh Verifications

Srinagar, June 20: Jammu and Kashmir Police has been recognised at the national level for its outstanding contribution to passport-related services, earning the Passport Seva Award for 2025–26 for the second consecutive year. The recognition came during the Passport Seva Divas celebrations and the Regional Passport Officers’ Conference held from June 17 to 19 at

Undertrial Prisoner Passes Away After Falling Ill in Anantnag Jail

Srinagar, June 20: An undertrial inmate lodged in the District Jail, Anantnag, died after being shifted to a hospital following a health complaint, officials said on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Suneel Kumar, a resident of Gandhi Camp in Jalandhar, Punjab. He was facing charges in a case registered under the Narcotic Drugs

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