Srinagar News

10/11/2025

Warm Greetings!

The Department of Information and Public Relations, J&K announces the launch of an online essay writing competition on the theme- *"The Evolving Nature of Media in the Age of Artificial Intelligence."*

• The competition is open from *03rd November till 11th November 2025.*

• The competition is open to participation under two categories:

1. *MEDIA STUDENTS: Current students of Media Studies/ Journalism/ Mass Communication enrolled in an educational institution in Jammu & Kashmir.*

2. *MEDIA PROFESSIONALS: Media professionals presently working in media organisations based in Jammu and Kashmir.*

• A prize money of *Rupees 10,000/- for the first ranked participant, Rs 7,500/- for the second ranked participant and Rs 5,000/- for the third ranked participant shall be awarded.*

• The length of the essay must be *between 800 and 1000 words only.*

• The submission must be typed and printed as PDF and submitted as PDF. *(No hand written submission or scanned copies of essays shall be considered)*

•The entries may be *submitted online through google forms at*:
https://tinyurl.com/EssaycompetitionbyDIPRJK

*Participate Now!*

10/11/2025

*Ex-Police Officer Convicted for Forging year of Birth to Extend Service Tenure*

The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has secured the conviction of former Sub-Inspector Jagdesh Singh, son of Kartar Singh, resident of Atina, Budgam, in connection with FIR No. 32/2013 registered under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 201 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC). The case stemmed fr...

10/11/2025

*300 Kgs Of RDX, AK-47 Rifle Recovered From Harayana; JK Police*

Srinagar, November 10 Police have recovered around 300 Kgs of RDX from Haryana based on purported disclosure by a doctor from Qazigund who was arrested from UP earlier this week. A top police officer told GNS that besides 300 Kgs of RDX, an AK-47 rifle were recovered from Faridabad area of Haryana b...

09/11/2025

I swear on the Holy Quran that I didn’t seek an alliance with the BJP in 2024 for Statehood or for any other reason. Unlike Sunil Sharma I don’t tell lies for a living.
Omar Abdullah

09/11/2025

Lady Drug Peddler Arrested with 421 Grams of Charas at Padgampora Awantipora

Awantipora: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from society, Awantipora Police, under the supervision of SDPO Awantipora, apprehended a woman involved in drug peddling during a naka checking operation at Padgampora. Police personnel noticed a lady moving suspiciously from Padgam...

09/11/2025

*CIK conducts surprise raids across Kashmir*

Srinagar, Nov 09 : The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) carried out surprise searches at multiple locations across the Valley on Sunday, officials said. They told the news agency— that the raids were conducted in Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, and parts of north Kashmir as part of an ongoing operatio...

09/11/2025

Kishtwar Police Nab Drug Peddlers with Approximately 2 kg 600 gms of G***a like Substance at Warwan

Warwan 9/11/2025 In a significant crackdown on drug-related activities, Kishtwar Police, under the overall supervision of SSP Kishtwar, Shri Naresh Kumar JKPS, continued their “War on Drugs” initiative aimed at eradicating the drug menace from society. As a result of these efforts, Today PS warw...

08/11/2025

Aijaz Asad reviews implementation of RDD schemes in Anantnag
Also inspects ongoing construction of DDC Office Building at Kanjigund

ANANTNAG, NOVEMBER 08: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today conducted comprehensive review of implementation of Rural Development schemes across Anantnag district. During the meeting, the Secretary reviewed the progress of major programmes like...

08/11/2025

WMDA, Manasbal Dramatics hold Jashn e Manasbal

Manasbal, Nov 08: To celebrate the onset of autumn, a day long cultural extravaganza was held here today by Wullar Manasbal Development Authority(WMDA) in collaboration with a local cultural group, Manasbal Dramatics. The event was supported by J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages and Department....

08/11/2025

Div Com Kashmir reviews Winter Preparedness of KPDCL, Power Supply Scenario
Directs capacity augmentation of repairing workshops, synching of installation of smart metering & Surya Ghar

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 08: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg today chaired a meeting of KPDCL to review Winter Preparedness of the department, overall Power scenario, progress of implementation of PM Surya Ghar, installation of Smart Metering, RDSS – Loss Reduction Works and CAPEX Works...

08/11/2025

SMC Celebrates 150th Year of ‘Vande Mataram’ with Patriotic Fervor

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 8: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) today celebrated the 150th year of the iconic patriotic song ‘Vande Mataram’ with great zeal and national fervor at the SMC Headquarters, Karan Nagar, Srinagar. The event was organized under the directions of the Commissioner, SMC /CEO, ...

08/11/2025

Lieutenant Governor Delivers Keynote Address at Ghazipur Literature Festival Writers and Thinkers hold a unique position to influence society and have a great responsibility to strengthen social progress and unity by promoting values like equality, justice and fraternity: LG Sinha

Literature, new ideas and perspective give strength to the society. Without good literature and new ideas, a society may physically exist but it will lack the intellectual and cultural tools for rapid growth and transformation of the nation: LG Literature, knowledge and critical thinking ensures tha...