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Says international-level film festivals in Kashmir began in 2017; seeks greater support and representation for local filmmakers Srinagar: Founder and Director of the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF), Mushtaque Ali Ahmad Khan, has objected to the recent film festival organised by the J&K Government being described as the “first international…

Continuing its action against social crimes, J&K Police apprehended one person during a raid against illegal gambling at Khanpora and seized stake money, playing cards, and mobile phones from the spot.Acting on reliable information, a police party from Police Station Baramulla conducted a raid near a water reservoir/pond at Khanpora,…

Continuing its sustained crackdown on drug trafficking, J&K Police apprehended two drug peddlers during patrolling in the Puchal area and recovered a total of 33.5 grams of charas-like substance from their possession.During patrolling near Dairy Farm, Puchal, a police party of Police Station Pulwama apprehended the two persons and conducted…

J&K Police, in collaboration with the Excise Department conducted a joint drive against the cultivation and growth of wild cannabis (Bhung) in the jurisdiction of Police Station Safapora, Besides, Police Post Delina conducts wild cannabis destruction drive at Ratherpora, Delina. In Ganderbal, During the drive, teams carried out an extensive…

Shri. Maqsood-Ul-Zaman, IPS DIG Armed Kashmir, has granted insitu promotions to 98 police personnel belonging to different ranks of Armed Range Kashmir in recognition of their dedicated service and commitment. The promotion process was conducted under the chairmanship of Shri Maqsood-Ul-Zaman, IPS. The cases of eligible officials were examined in…

Puducherry, September 16, 2026: A media delegation from Kashmir on a five day exposure tour to Chennai organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), today called on the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Shri Kuniyil Kailashnathan, at Lok Niwas, Puducherry. During an hour-long interaction, Sh. Kailashnathan reflected on his long administrative…

New Delhi, Sep 16: Gold prices on Wednesday rose by Rs 803 to Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions on firm spot demand. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the yellow metal contract for the October delivery traded higher by Rs 803, or…

:   Srinagar, September 12, 2026: The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar Region, is organising a media tour for journalists from Srinagar to Chennai from September 13 to 19, 2026 as part of its ongoing media outreach initiatives. A 13 member delegation comprising journalists from Srinagar and PIB officials will…

  Searches underway in Kulgam, Bandipora, Ganderbal Srinagar, Sept 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted search operations at multiple locations across Kashmir as part of an ongoing investigation, officials said. An official told that the searches were carried out at several locations in Kulgam, Bandipora and Ganderbal…