ABD News 24/7, New Delhi, IL (2026)

09/24/2026

A meeting of the District Red Cross Society, Kulgam was convened today to deliberate upon strengthening the functioning of the District Red Cross Society and expanding its humanitarian outreach for needy people of the district.

The meeting discussed at length the major role of the District Red Cross Society in extending timely help and relief to people in distress, destitutes, fire victims, patients, students needing educational assistance and other persons across the district.

Detailed deliberations were held on augmenting the revenue of the Society. It was decided that a comprehensive membership drive shall be launched in the district. The drive will initially start with Government employees joining for the noble cause with voluntary contribution to strengthen the Red Cross family and ensure a steady support base.

It was also decided that regular Blood Donation Camps shall be organized in hospitals across the district in coordination with the Health Department to ensure availability of blood for patients in need and to promote voluntary blood donation through the Red Cross platform.

Resource generation through creation and operation of assets on a sustainable basis, besides voluntary contributions towards the Red Cross Fund by local citizens, was also deliberated upon. Several key proposals were put forward for consideration in this regard.

The core objective remains to make Red Cross Society more vibrant,visible and responsive in Kulgam. In this context, strategies to create revenue avenues for fund raising by exploring sustainable models of resource mobilization to ensure financial self-reliance of the Society were discussed.

It was further decided that wide publicity shall be given to the activities, benefits and achievements of the Red Cross Society for greater public awareness, participation and stakeholder engagement. The role of Red Cross in Disaster Management and relief operations was also emphasized.

The meeting was attended by ADC Kulgam, Viqar Ahmad Giri; ACR Reyaz Ahmad Shah; ACD Bilal Ahmad Kamgar; DIO, DTO, DSWO, CMO, Medical Superintendent DH Kulgam, ALC, BMOs, Treasury Officers and other district officers and officials.

09/24/2026

Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Shahzad Alam today visited the Veterinary Campus, Kulgam, and Municipal Council (MC) building at Ardpora to review the measures required for humane and scientific management of the stray dog population in the district.

DC was accompanied by the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer (CAHO), Kulgam; Livestock Development Officer (LDO), Kulgam; Executive Officer, Municipal Council Kulgam; and Veterinary Assistant Surgeons (VASs).

During the visit,DC issued on-the-spot directions for initiating the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Programme in the district.On the occasion, the CAHO Kulgam and Executive Officer, MC Kulgam apprised the Deputy Commissioner about the infrastructure, manpower, equipment, logistical arrangements and other requirements for undertaking ABC activities in accordance with the applicable guidelines and regulations.

DC directed the concerned officers to ensure necessary arrangements and coordinated efforts for effective implementation of the programme.

09/24/2026

Left Parties Demand Accountability from the Election Commission

On September 24, 2026, the CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML)-Liberation, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), and All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) issued a joint statement raising concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The parties cited reports concerning objections reportedly recorded by two Election Commissioners and called for greater transparency, restoration of voting rights for those they say were wrongfully excluded, and changes to the process for appointing Election Commissioners.

The Left parties have also called for a week-long nationwide protest from September 26 to October 2, and appealed to opposition parties, civil society organisations, and citizens to participate.

Key demands include:
• Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
• Halt to the SIR process
• Restoration of voting rights for those allegedly wrongfully excluded
• Restoration of independent and democratic functioning of the ECI
• Changes to the Election Commissioner appointment mechanism
The statement was signed by M.A. Baby (CPI-M), D. Raja (CPI), Dipankar Bhattacharya (CPI-ML Liberation), G. Devarajan (AIFB), and Manoj Bhattacharya (RSP).

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09/24/2026

*Kulgam Police Crack Down on Gambling at Nipora, Qazigund*

Kulgam : September 24, 2026

During checking at Nipora, a police party noticed five persons allegedly engaged in gambling through playing cards.

The individuals were identified as:

1. Irshad Ahmad Ganaie, S/O Ab Rashid Ganaie, R/O KP Road, Anantnag.
2. Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, S/O Gh Hassan Bhat, R/O Monghall, Anantnag.
3. Wahid Ahmad Mir, S/O M Sultan Mir, R/O Furrah.
4. Gulzar Ahmad Ahanger, S/O Ab Gani Ahanger, R/O Vessu.
5. Mudassir Ahmad Parry, S/O Mohd Shafi Parry, R/O Nipora, Mirbazar.

During the proceedings, ₹4,020 in cash, six mobile phones, two vehicles and one pack of playing cards were seized. Preliminary questioning further revealed that ₹6,000 had been transferred between three bank accounts in connection with the alleged gambling activity.

Cognizance has been taken and investigation into the matter has been initiated.

Kulgam Police reiterates its commitment to curb gambling and other unlawful activities and appeals to the public to refrain from such activities and report any such instances to the Police or Dial-112.

09/23/2026

Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Shahzad Alam visited the historic Ganesh Asthapan Mandir at Batpora Hergam, Frisál, where a two-day Ganesh Hawan/Yagna was held on September 22 and 23, 2026, after a gap of 36 years.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with the devotees and reviewed the arrangements put in place by the district administration for the smooth conduct of the religious event.

He inspected the facilities at the temple and took stock of arrangements related to security, sanitation, uninterrupted power and drinking water supply, healthcare, fire safety and other essential amenities.

The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the coordinated efforts of all concerned departments in ensuring necessary arrangements for the devotees.

The two-day religious programme was organised at the temple premises with the participation of devotees and members of the community.

The DC was accompanied by Tehsildar Frisal Javid Iqbal, Dy. SP Hattipora Rajit Chib,EO MC Frisal, Mohammed Irfan and other officers and officials.

09/22/2026

Deputy Commissioner Kulgam,Shahzad Alam today inaugurated the U/14 and U/17 girls baseball Inter-District Divisional-Level Tournament at L/NK Shri Nazir Ahmad Wani, Boys Higher Secondary School, Kulgam.

While speaking on the occasion,Deputy Commissioner called upon the Department of Youth Services and Sports to ensure equal opportunities for girls in sports, at par with those available to boys. He emphasized the importance of encouraging greater participation of girls in various sporting disciplines and creating a supportive environment for their overall development.

Deputy Commissioner also advised the girl athletes to cherish the sporting activities along with academic pursuits in their educational institutions.He also called upon them to register themselves on the Youth Empowerment Portal so that they can avail themselves of various opportunities and benefits available through the platform.

On the occasion,DC appreciated and hailed the commendable dedication and efforts of students of the district towards engaging themselves in various sporting activities and participating in sports competitions being organised in the district.

The tournament shall witness participation from 16 teams of 8 districts of Kashmir Division providing young girl athletes a much needed platform to showcase their talent and sporting skills.

The inaugural function was attended by DYSSO,Kulgam,Narinder Pal Singh and other officials of the Youth Services & Sports Department,Kulgam and other sports enthusiasts.

09/21/2026

District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today visited Gujjar & Bakerwal Hostel and Modern Slaughter House at Kulgam, in order to take a first-hand assessment of the facilities, infrastructure and overall functioning of the two important public facilities.

During the visit to the Gujjar & Bakerwal Hostel,DDC inspected various facilities being provided to the inmates and interacted with the concerned staff to assess the day-to-day functioning of the hostel. He took stock of accommodation, sanitation, hygiene, drinking water, electricity,and other essential amenities.

The DDC emphasized the need to maintain a clean, safe and conducive environment for the inmates and directed the concerned authorities to ensure that all basic facilities are provided efficiently and stressed regular upkeep and maintenance of the hostel infrastructure.

The DDC also visited Modern Slaughter House at Kulgam, where he inspected the available infrastructure, operational arrangements, cleanliness and sanitation facilities.He reviewed the overall functioning of the facility and emphasized strict adherence to prescribed hygiene, sanitation and food-safety standards.

He directed the concerned officers to ensure proper cleanliness, scientific disposal and handling of waste, and regular maintenance of the facility in accordance with applicable norms. He stressed that the slaughter house must function efficiently while ensuring public health, environmental safety and hygienic practices.

The DDC called upon the concerned departments to undertake regular inspections and ensure that all public facilities under their jurisdiction remain functional, properly maintained and responsive to the requirements of the people.

The DDC was accompanied by Exen R&B Fayaz Ahmad Kar,Tehsildar Kulgam, Nisar Ahmad Wani, CEO,Fayaz Ahmad Mir, ,EO Municipal Council Kulgam,Mohammad Irfan and other officers and official.

09/21/2026

Anantnag Police Arrests Drug Peddler at Ashajipora, Contraband Recovered

Anantnag, September 21, 2026 : Continuing its sustained crackdown against the menace of drug trafficking and substance abuse, Anantnag Police has arrested one more drug peddler and recovered charas and g***a from his possession.

Acting on credible information and as part of its ongoing anti-drug operations, a police party from Police Post Janglatmandi apprehended a person identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Sheikh S/o Gh. Hassan Sheikh R/o Nazuk Mohalla, Ganjiwara, at Ashajipora.
During a search conducted by the police party, one charas stick weighing 3 grams and 357 grams of g***a were recovered from his possession. The recovered contraband has been seized as per law.

In this connection, Case FIR No. 319/2026 has been registered at Police Station Anantnag under relevant provisions of law, and investigation has been taken up to ascertain the source and other linkages associated with the recovered contraband.

Anantnag Police reiterated its commitment to eliminating the drug menace from the district and urged the public to continue extending cooperation to Police by sharing information regarding drug peddling and trafficking.

09/19/2026

Fire Breaks Out at Hotel Matamaal in Sopore

Irfan Nazir

A fire broke out under mysterious circumstances on the top floor of Hotel Matamaal, located near Dak Bungalow in Sopore, on Saturday.
Fire tenders have been rushed to the spot, and firefighting operations are currently underway.

Further details are awaited.

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