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Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s Speech Becomes Most-Watched in Sansad TV’s ‘Vande Mataram’ Debate
12/12/2025

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi’s Speech Becomes Most-Watched in Sansad TV’s ‘Vande Mataram’ Debate

19/11/2025

|| Winter vacation upto 8th standard from first week of December: Minister Itoo

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟯.𝟳𝟬 𝗞𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲Budgam, November 16, 2025In a continued crackd...
16/11/2025

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿, 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟯.𝟳𝟬 𝗞𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Budgam, November 16, 2025

In a continued crackdown on narcotics, Budgam Police arrested a drug peddler and recovered a significant quantity of contraband in the Khansahib area.

A police team from Police Station Khansahib, led by ASI Gh. Qadir, while on patrol near Yarikah, noticed a man moving suspiciously with a synthetic bag. On spotting the police, the individual attempted to flee but was swiftly chased and apprehended.

A search of the bag led to the recovery of approximately 3.70 kilograms of Charas-like substance in powder form. The accused was identified as Sajad Ahmad Mir, son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir, resident of Mirpora Yarikah, Khansahib, and was arrested on the spot.

A case FIR No. 214/2025 under Section 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Khansahib. Further investigation is underway.

Budgam Police urges the public to support efforts against drug abuse by reporting any suspicious activities related to narcotics.

16/11/2025

District Administration Budgam Announces Ex-Gratia Relief for Victims of Waterwani–Mahawara Road Accident .

Budgam, November 15: The District Administration Budgam has announced ex-gratia relief for the victims of the tragic road accident involving a Sumo vehicle and a dumper at Waterwani–Mahawara road in which four (4) persons lost their lives and six (6) others were injured.
The injured are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals in Srinagar and Budgam.
Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, an ex-gratia relief of ₹6 lakh each will be provided to the next of kin of the deceased, while ₹1 lakh each will be extended to the injured persons.
The District Administration expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives and conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
The DC assured that all possible support and assistance will be provided during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, Police Station Budgam has registered an FIR, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances that led to the accident.
The District Administration has urged commuters to strictly adhere to traffic advisories and road safety norms to prevent such unfortunate incidents in the future.

14/11/2025

PDP’s Aga Syed Muntazir wins J-K’s Budgam bypoll, beats ruling NC

Voters chose accountability and change, says winner Muntazir

Srinagar, Nov 14 : The results of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly bypolls were declared on Friday, with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) winning the Budgam seat and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retaining Nagrota.

In Budgam, PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi defeated his closest rival, Aga Syed Mehmood of the National Conference (NC), securing a lead of over 4,186 votes.

The constituency, one of the most competitive in the bypolls, saw 17 candidates contesting, including representatives from the Apni Party and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP).

PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi told KNS that voters have opted for accountability and change in the constituency. “The people have voted for change and accountability,” he said, adding that Budgam district, which he said had been ignored over the past year, will now be represented effectively in the Assembly.

The PDP’s campaign gained momentum amid internal divisions within the NC.

Senior Shia leader and former three-time MLA and now MP Srinagar Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi had publicly refused to campaign for the NC candidate, citing delays in implementing the Reservation Sub-Committee report, issues with smart electricity meters, and perceived backtracking on statehood and Article 370.

Ruhullah requested that his name or image not be used in the NC campaign. Party workers celebrated the win across Budgam soon after results were announced.

In Nagrota, BJP candidate Devyani Rana defeated Harsh Dev Singh of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) by a margin of over 21,000 votes.

The NC candidate, Shamim Begum, finished third with just over 10,000 votes. Devyani Rana, the daughter of late MLA Devender Singh Rana, entered politics following her father’s death on October 31, 2024. Her victory marks the BJP’s continued presence in the Jammu region.

The Budgam bypoll was necessitated by the resignation of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who had won both Ganderbal and Budgam seats in the 2024 Assembly elections and chose to represent Ganderbal.

The Nagrota bypoll followed the death of Devender Singh Rana.

Budgam by-poll results Round 12 | PDP's Aga Muntazir leads with 4923 votes. NC trailing
14/11/2025

Budgam by-poll results Round 12 | PDP's Aga Muntazir leads with 4923 votes. NC trailing

UpdateBUDGAM BY-ELECTION RESULT*Round 10, PDP's lead over JKNC is 3345 votes
14/11/2025

Update

BUDGAM BY-ELECTION RESULT*

Round 10, PDP's lead over JKNC is 3345 votes

14/11/2025

Pdp 11961
Nc 9276

Pdp lead 2685

Round 8th completed

Peoples Democratic Party continues to lead in Budgam after completion of seven rounds of Counting.
14/11/2025

Peoples Democratic Party continues to lead in Budgam after completion of seven rounds of Counting.

12/11/2025

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶 - 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀

Budgam, November 12, 2025:

Budgam Police has issued a strong advisory urging citizens to exercise restraint and responsibility while using social media platforms in the wake of the recent terrorist attack at the Red Fort.

The advisory follows reports of certain individuals and groups posting or reacting insensitively to the incident, thereby spreading misinformation, hate speech and anti-national content online.

Budgam Police has cautioned all social media users and WhatsApp group administrators against sharing, posting, or forwarding any content that is anti-national, communal, or sectarian in nature. It has been clearly stated that any such activity will attract strict legal action under relevant laws.

The police have reiterated that social media should be used to promote peace, unity and constructive communication rather than hatred or discord. Citizens have been urged to report any content that could disturb public order or social harmony.

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟭𝟮 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝟱𝟯 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵...
17/10/2025

𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟭𝟮 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝟱𝟯 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

Budgam, October 14, 2025: Continuing its sustained drive against illegal mining, Budgam Police has intensified action across the district to curb unlawful excavation and transportation of minerals.

During the first fortnight of October 2025, police teams under the supervision of senior officers registered 12 FIRs, arrested 15 persons, and seized 53 vehicles, including 29 tippers/dumpers, 21 tractors, 2 JCBs, and 1 L&T machine, from various areas such as Khansahib, Beerwah, Narbal, Magam, Hardupanzo, Budgam, Waterhail, and Chadoora.

In coordination with the Department of Geology and Mining, fines amounting to several thousand rupees were imposed on the violators.

Budgam Police reaffirmed its commitment to take stern action against illegal mining, which causes environmental damage and depletes public resources. Citizens are urged to cooperate and report any such activities to the police. The identity of informants will be kept confidential.

10/10/2025

FIR Registered After Viral Video Shows Influencers Driving on Green Pastures in Budgam

Budgam, Oct 10, KNT: Authorities in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district have registered a formal police case after a viral video sparked public outrage showing a group of social media influencers driving vehicles across ecologically fragile pastures near the Breinwar forests.

Officials said the case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Indian Forest Act (IFA) following a formal complaint filed by the Forest Department. The video, which surfaced on social media platforms earlier this week, showed several vehicles driving through lush green meadows, leaving visible tire marks and damaging the delicate ecosystem.

Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, confirmed that legal action has been initiated against the individuals involved. “We have taken the matter seriously. An FIR has been registered and investigation is underway to identify all persons who participated in this unlawful activity,” he said.

He further emphasized that the Forest Department has been directed to ensure that such violations are not repeated and that awareness drives will be conducted to educate locals and tourists about the environmental importance of these meadows.

“The public is being warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found engaging in illegal off-roading or damaging forest areas. The green pastures are ecologically sensitive and must be protected,” the Deputy Commissioner added.

Officials from the Forest Department said they are working closely with the police to identify all vehicles involved and determine the extent of damage caused to the meadowland. The area falls under a protected forest belt, where any movement of vehicles without official permission is strictly prohibited. [KNT]

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