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Suspected Drone-Dropped Packet With Drugs Recovered In Jammu Border Belt

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Suspected Drone-Dropped Packet With Drugs Recovered In Jammu Border Belt
Security forces on Wednesday recovered a suspected drone-dropped packet containing suspected narcotics from the border belt of Jammu district, official sources said.
The packet was recovered from Bahadurpur Panchayat in the Bishnah area after a local resident spotted it while tilling his field, they said.
On receiving information, teams of the Border Security Force (BSF) and police rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area, they said.
The packet was seized and a forensic science laboratory (FSL) team was called to examine its contents, they said, adding the recovered material is suspected to be heroin.

Srinagar Police Demolishes Illegal Property Worth ₹1.5 Crore Linked To Wanted Drug Peddler

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Srinagar Police Demolishes Illegal Property Worth ₹1.5 Crore Linked To Wanted Drug Peddler
Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking and narcotics-related activities under the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan, Srinagar Police on Tuesday demolished an illegally constructed property worth nearly ₹1.5 crore allegedly linked to a wanted drug peddler in the Lal Bazar area of Srinagar.
Officials said Police Station Lal Bazar carried out the demolition of a two-storey illegal structure along with an adjoining room and washroom constructed on State land at Haka Bazar, Lal Bazar.
According to police, the property was spread over approximately nine marlas and was allegedly connected to wanted drug peddler Arshid Ahmed Sheikh son of Wali Mohammad Sheikh, a resident of Haka Bazar, Lal Bazar, who is reportedly involved in multiple cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Police said the accused is involved in the following cases FIR No. 31/2025 under Sections 8/21 and 22 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Janipur, Jammu .FIR No. 50/2025 under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act registered at Police Station Lal Bazar
The demolition operation was conducted in the presence of the Executive Magistrate Khanyar and officials of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation. Authorities stated that the action was taken strictly in accordance with legal provisions as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal assets and financial networks generated through narcotics trade.
Police said the entire operation was carried out peacefully under proper supervision.
Srinagar Police reiterated its commitment to eliminating the drug menace from society and appealed to the public to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by sharing information regarding drug peddling and other unlawful activities in their respective areas. (KNC)

Punjab Police Arrests Two Linked To International Smuggling Racket, Recover 10 Kg ICE, 4 Kg Heroin

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Punjab Police Arrests Two Linked To International Smuggling Racket, Recover 10 Kg ICE, 4 Kg Heroin
May 20: The Punjab Police on Wednesday said it has busted an international drug smuggling module with the arrest of two persons and recovery of 10 kilograms of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kilograms of heroin.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were in contact with a Dubai-based drug smuggler operating from Abu Dhabi or Dubai and were acting under his directions to traffic narcotics in Punjab and Delhi, DGP Gaurav Yadav said.
“One of the accused had recently returned from Dubai, where he was allegedly trained and tasked with transporting consignments of heroin and ICE, further supplying the narcotics across the Majha and Doaba regions,” he said in a post on X.
An FIR has been registered at the Chheharta police station in Amritsar under the the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Further investigation is underway to establish backward and forward linkages, identify other members of the network and ascertain additional recoveries, he said. (AGENCIES)

J&K Govt Places Four IPS Officers as In-Charge IGPs

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J&K Govt Places Four IPS Officers as In-Charge IGPs
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday ordered the placement of four IPS officers as In-charge Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) with immediate effect.
According to Government Order No. 298-Home of 2026 dated May 20, issued by the Home Department, the decision has been taken in the interest of administration.
As per the order, Shakti Kumar Pathak, IPS (AGMUT:2009), presently Assistant Director, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), J&K and holding additional charge of Director ACB, has been placed as In-charge IGP.
Dr. Mohd Haseeb Mughal, IPS (AGMUT:2009), presently DIG Traffic Jammu; Sheikh Junaid Mehmood, IPS (AGMUT:2009), presently DIG IR Kashmir; and Shahid Mehraj Rather, IPS (AGMUT:2009), Director Police Telecom J&K, have also been placed as In-charge IGPs.
The order further stated that separate posting orders of the officers shall be issued separately.

PM Modi, Italian PM Meloni Visit Iconic Colosseum After Dinner, Share Pictures

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PM Modi, Italian PM Meloni Visit Iconic Colosseum After Dinner, Share Pictures
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni over dinner shortly after arriving in Rome on Tuesday, on the last leg of his five-nation visit.
They both then undertook a visit to the iconic Colosseum, where they engaged in deep conversation over a wide range of subjects
In a post on X, PM Modi shared glimpses of his visit with Meloni and said, ” Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner, followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to boost the India-Italy friendship.
Upon landing in Rome, had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. We exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects. Looking forward to our talks today, where we will continue the conversation on how to boost the… pic.twitter.com/df0bDYKCdU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2026
Giorgia Meloni welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Rome for the final leg of his five-nation tour.
Sharing a picture with PM Modi on X, Meloni wrote, “Welcome to Rome, my friend!.”
Meloni shared an earlier picture of both leaders at the Colosseum in Italy.
PM Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Rome. He interacted with members of the Indian community and witnessed cultural performances at his hotel. PM Modi also signed an autograph for a child who greeted him with a portrait.
Among those who met the Prime Minister was Svamini Shuddhananda Ghiri, who said she was meeting PM Modi for the second time after 2021. She further said that the Sanatana Dharma Samgha had been recognised as an official religion in Italy by the Italian Parliament.
“I am very happy, and this is the second time we have met him. We met him in 2021 and he also continued to sustain and to foster our mission…Sanatana Dharma Samgha is recognised as an official religion here in Italy by the Italian Parliament,” she said.
PM Modi’s Italy visit comes amid strong momentum in India-Italy relations, with both sides actively advancing the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, a broad framework for cooperation across multiple areas. These include trade–which reached USD 16.77 billion in 2025–investment, with cumulative FDI of USD 3.66 billion (April 2000-September 2025), as well as defence and security, clean energy, innovation, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges. (Agencies)

CUK Announces Austerity Measures, Online Classes, WFH On Fridays

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CUK Announces Austerity Measures, Online Classes, WFH On Fridays
The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has ordered a series of austerity measures, including online classes and work from home on Fridays and Green Saturdays, amid the prevailing situation.
According to an official order, the university administration said that from May-22-2026, the university shall hold online teaching and Work From Home (WFH) on Fridays and Green Saturdays for both teaching and non teaching staff as part of the austerity measures.
The decision was taken following the recommendations of the Dean’s Committee meeting held on May 13 under the chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor.
The University administration further said that all practical components and laboratory classes scheduled on Fridays shall be rescheduled to Thursday afternoons to ensure continuity of academic activities without disruption.
The university has also directed that the PhD viva examinations and workshops shall be conducted through online mode keeping in view the feasibility of the directives.
The official order stated that in unavoidable circumstances, offline mode may be permitted with the approval of the competent authority. (KNO)

Anti-Encroachment Drive Conducted Near Maha Maya Temple At Bandi

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Anti-Encroachment Drive Conducted Near Maha Maya Temple At Bandi
The administration on Monday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive at Bandi near the Maha Maya Temple to clear alleged illegal occupations from government land.
Officials said the operation was conducted jointly by the revenue department, forest authorities and police personnel to ensure smooth and peaceful execution of the drive.
During the campaign, several structures and encroachments reportedly raised unlawfully on public land were removed by the authorities.
The officials reiterated that such drives will continue in order to safeguard government property and prevent illegal encroachments in the area.(KNC)

Bus Accident In Sangaldan Ramban Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

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Bus Accident In Sangaldan Ramban Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
A passenger bus bearing registration number JK02CU-7482 overturned on the Gool-Sangaldan road near Sangaldan area of Ramban district on Monday, resulting in the death of one passenger and injuries to several others.
According to initial reports, the bus lost control and turned turtle near Sangaldan. In the incident, one passenger was killed on the spot, while around 11 to 12 passengers sustained injuries.
Soon after the accident, police, rescue teams, and local volunteers rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, authorities have taken cognizance of the incident, and further details are awaited.(KNC)

No Plan To Monetise Gold Held By Temples: Govt

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No Plan To Monetise Gold Held By Temples: Govt
Debunking all rumours and speculations, the government on Tuesday said it is not planning to introduce a monetisation scheme for gold held by temple trusts, or any religious institution across the country.
Such rumours are completely false, misleading and without any basis, the finance ministry said in a clarification.
It also clarified that claims suggesting gold plates on temple towers, doors, or other temple structures will be considered as ‘Strategic Gold Reserves of India’ are false, misleading, and entirely baseless.
The ministry urged citizens not to believe or circulate such rumours.
Spreading unverified information creates unnecessary confusion and may mislead the public, it said.
The government urges all citizens to rely only on official communications issued through authorised channels, it said.
Any information regarding policy decisions or government schemes will be shared through official press releases, government websites, and verified public communication platforms, it added. (Agencies)

Cash Discovery: Probe Panel Submits Report On Justice Varma To Speaker; To Be Tabled In Parl

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Cash Discovery: Probe Panel Submits Report On Justice Varma To Speaker; To Be Tabled In Parl
An inquiry committee investigating allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma — against whom removal proceedings were initiated over the alleged discovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence — has submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
The report, which was presented in accordance with statutory requirements under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, on Monday, will be laid before both Houses of Parliament in “due course”, the Lok Sabha Secretariat said.
The Monsoon Session, which usually commences in the third week of July, will be the next time Parliament is likely to meet.
The three-member inquiry committee was constituted by the speaker on August 12, 2025.
During a fire that broke out in the official residence of Justice Varma on the night of March 14, 2025, firefighters allegedly discovered massive amounts of burnt currency at a storeroom in the Delhi bungalow.
He was then a judge of the Delhi High Court and was later repatriated to his parent High Court of Allahabad.

An in-house committee constituted by then CJI Sanjiv Khanna concluded that Justice Varma had “active or tacit control” over the specific storeroom where the cash was allegedly hidden.

In July 2025, over 200 MPs signed a motion to remove the judge.
A Supreme Court or high court judge and the chief election commissioner can only be removed by Parliament by a procedure mentioned in the Judges (Inquiry) Act.
In August last year, Speaker Birla constituted a three-member Judges Inquiry Committee to look into the charges.
However, facing the prospect of being removed by Parliament, Justice Varma recently resigned as a judge of the Allahabad High Court, rendering the removal proceedings against him “infructuous”.

According to procedure, the President gives “formal acceptance,” following which it is notified by the Department of Justice in the Law Ministry.
Justice Varma’s name still appears as a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court.

As per an SC ruling and precedence, Justice Varma has resigned and is now a private citizen. “Going by this, a former judge cannot be removed by Parliament,” a person aware of the procedure noted.
Justice Varma was to otherwise retire on January 5, 2031 on attaining the age of 62 years.

“When the panel investigates charges, it is considered judicial work. They submitted a report of their work…it is a parallel issue,” explained the domain expert.
Once the report is tabled in Parliament, it is to be seen what the Houses decide, said the person cited above. (Agencies)

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