Bootlegger arrested in Sopore

Srinagar

The police arrested a bootlegger near Degree College, Sopore, and recovered illicit liquor from his possession. The police arrested Ali Mohammad Sheikh of Shahabad, Sopore, and recovered 16 bottles (750 ml each) of illicit liquor from his possession.

Anantnag
T-20 cricket tournament

The Anantnag T-20 Cricket Champions League -2015 was inaugurated by SSP Abdul Jabbar in Anantnag on Saturday. The cricket tournament is organised by the J&K Police under the civic action programme. 116 teams from across the district are participating in the tournament.

Anantnag
3 injured in accidents

Three persons have been injured in two road accidents in Kashmir since Friday evening. The accidents took place in Anantnag and Ganderbal districts.

Jammu
State artiste for national camp

Renowned J&K artiste KK Gandhi will be a part of the National Art Camp scheduled to be held at Leh from May 6 to 10. Various internationally acclaimed artistes from across the country are likely to participate in the five-day event. — TNS

Jammu
LIC signs MoU with J&K Bank

The Life Insurance Corporation of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with J&K Bank Ltd at corporate headquarters, Srinagar, for providing life insurance coverage to savings bank account holders of the bank under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana — a scheme announced by the Government of India in the financial budget. — TNS