• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

Driving License Test in Bandipora Postponed

Published on May 8, 2025

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Bandipora, May 8, 2025 – The Office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) in Bandipora has announced the postponement of the Driving License trial test that was scheduled for tomorrow, May 9, 2025 (Friday).

According to a public notice issued by the ARTO, this postponement is due to some unavoidable circumstances. The new date for the driving license test will be communicated through a separate notification in due course.

The notice, bearing No. ARTO/BPR/DL/2025/136-39 and dated May 9, 2025, has been circulated to the Transport Commissioner, J&K Jammu/Srinagar; the Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora; the Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir; and the District Information Officer, Bandipora, with a request for wider circulation.

Candidates who were scheduled to appear for the test on May 9th are advised to take note of this postponement and await the announcement of the revised date.

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  • Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.