CM defends Kishtwar ‘Zakat’ order

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for political maturity on Friday, urging lawmakers to “desist from doing politics on everything”, after a government order regarding “Zakat” (alms) collection…

‘Strengthen implementation, provisions of RTI Act’

Srinagar, Feb 20: Prominent RTI activist and Chairman of J&K Peoples Forum, MM Shuja, has appealed to the Government of Jammu & Kashmir to strengthen the provisions and implementation of…

‘No power tariff hike since December 2023’

Jammu, Feb 20: In an unusual turn of events, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference MLA from Srigufwara-Bijbehara Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri on Friday traded barbs in the J&K…

Aryans College of Law organises seminar on World Day of Social Justice

Srinagar, Feb 20: Aryans College of Law, Rajpura, near Chandigarh, organised a seminar on “Cyber Security & Artificial Intelligence: New Frontiers of Law” on the occasion of World Day of…

Cloud-bursts, landslides, flash floods: Anantnag, Kulgam, Ganderbal, Chenab Valley, Reasi, Udhampur inhigh vulnerable category: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that Anantnag, Kulgam, and Ganderbal districts in Kashmir while Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, and Udhampur districts in Jammu division emerged…

Over 32,500 substance abuse cases registered in J&K since 2022: Govt

Srinagar, Feb 20: More than 32,500 drug abuse cases have been registered across Jammu and Kashmir since 2022, with the highest number of patients reported from Srinagar and Jammu districts,…

PDP raises question on pendency of Rs 70 Cr for marriage assistance, Rs 200 Cr under Ladli Beti

Jammu, Feb 20: PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on Friday questioned the non-release of Rs 70 crore and Rs 200 crore under the Marriage Assistance and Ladli Beti schemes respectively in…

Thousands gather at historic Jamia Masjid on first Friday of Ramadhan

Srinagar, Feb 20: The air at Jamia Masjid Srinagar was fresh, charged with devotion and reverence, as thousands of worshippers poured into the centuries-old mosque on the first Friday of…

Dr Farooq urges people to preserve, cherish mother tongue

Srinagar, Feb 20: National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday urged people to cherish and protect the linguistic heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. On the eve of International Mother…

J-K Police nab 3 drug peddlers, contraband substance recovered

Srinagar, Feb 20: Continuing its firm action against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday arrested three drug peddlers in separate operations in Budgam & Sopore and…

War-like stores recovered along LoC in Rajouri: Army

Jammu, Feb 20: Army on Friday recovered war-like stores during comprehensive searches in Sunderbani area along Line of Control (LOC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Giving update on…

Police seize 4 vehicles involved in illegal extraction of minerals in Baramulla

Srinagar, Feb 20: In its continued drive against illegal mining and unauthorized extraction of minerals, Jammu and Kashmir Police alongwith the officials of the Geology and Mining Department conducted enforcement…

India witnessing civilizational awakening under PM Modi’s leadership: J-K LG

Jammu, Feb 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is not merely scripting a tale of economic progress, but…

Mehbooba Mufti to PM Modi

Srinagar, Feb 20: Emphasising that the interim Indo-US trade deal would take a toll on the nation’s farmers and fruit growers, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday appealed to Prime…

Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Kupwara

Srinagar, Feb 20: Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. “Ceasefire violation took place around noon at…

No power tariff hike since Dec 2023; billing based on actual consumption: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that there has been no hike in power tariff since December 2023. He stated that billing in metered…

725 kg honey without mandatory labels seized in HMT Srinagar

Srinagar, Feb 20: Acting on specific intelligence, the Food Safety Enforcement Drug and Food Control Organisation on Thursday carried out a targeted inspection in the Abanshah area of HMT and…

CM Omar reaffirms commitment to time-bound recruitment; says 30,000 vacancies to be filled this year

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday reiterated that his government is committed to filling vacancies in a time-bound manner, announcing that over 30,000 vacancies will be filled…

EOW Kashmir chargesheets four in Bangladesh MBBS admission scam

Srinagar, Feb 20: In a major crackdown on an alleged overseas medical admission fraud, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against four…

Over 41,900 forest rights claims received across J-K under FRA: Govt

Jammu, Feb 20: A total of 41,944 claims have been received across Jammu and Kashmir under the Forest Rights Act, with 28,925 individual forest rights claims and 13,019 community forest…

NHM staff in J&K on contract, paid as per Govt norms: Minister informs House

Srinagar, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir are working on a contractual basis…

Tourism booms in J&K with over 1.62 crore visitors in 2025, Govt tells House

Srinagar, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over 1.62 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir so far in 2025, with the administration pursuing a…

Over 1,100 crores paid in 3 years for marriage assistance, ladli beti schemes: Govt tells House

Srinagar, Feb 20: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the House that 44,301 beneficiaries have been covered under the Marriage Assistance Scheme during the current financial year…

J&K Lok Bhavan celebrated Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram

Jammu, Feb 20: The Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan celebrated the Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings to the people…

CM Omar Abdullah clarifies DC Kishtwar’s order on charity

Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday clarified in the Legislative Assembly that the recent order issued by the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar regarding regulation of charity donations during…

MBBS/BDS intern stipend enhancement under review: Govt tells House

Jammu, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the House that the proposal for enhancement of stipend for MBBS/BDS interns is presently under examination in the Finance Department. Replying to…

Over 32,000 seek de-addiction treatment in J&K since 2022; Srinagar tops list at 6100: J&K Govt

Srinagar, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than 32,000 drug abuse patients have been registered across the Union Territory since 2022,…

Rs 1,684 crore paid for ring road land in J&K, Govt informs House

Srinagar, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over Rs 1,684 crore in compensation has been released so far for land acquired for Ring Road projects…

Preparations for DPR for Razdan Pass tunnel to commence shortly: J-K govt

Jammu, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that the preparation of the detailed project report (DPR) for the Razdan Pass tunnel — aimed at providing all-weather…

J&K Assembly passes Rs 74,690 crore grants for 13 departments

Jammu, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed grants amounting to Rs 74,690 crore for 13 departments, including Finance, Power and Housing. The grants were passed…

Sagar welcomes decision to scrap proposed CRPF camp near Dachigam

Srinagar, Feb 19: National Conference General Secretary and MLA Khanyar Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar Thursday welcomed the decision of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to drop the proposed 1,324-kanal…

All closed J&K tourist destinations to be reopened by May: CM

Jammu, Feb 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that all tourist destinations of J&K, still closed post Pahalgam, would be reopened by the month of May as Centre…

Dargah Hazratbal’s renovation shouldn’t become political contestation: Waqf Board

Srinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has responded to concerns raised by MLA Zadibal Tavir Sadiq regarding the recent reconstruction and beautification works at Dargah Hazratbal, stating…

Phase-wise regularisation of daily wagers to begin from this year: CM

Jammu, Feb 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated that the process of phase-wise regularisation of all daily wagers would begin in a legal, financially viable manner in 2026.…

All India Professionals’ Congress J&K congratulates UT’s cricket team

Srinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu & Kashmir unit of the All India Professional Congress (AIPC) has congratulated the Jammu & Kashmir cricket team for scripting history by qualifying for their…

DPR work for Razdan Pass tunnel to begin soon: Deputy CM

Jammu, Feb 19: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, stated in the House that preparations for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 8-km Razdan Pass Tunnel in Bandipora district will…

Justice, development pivotal in way forward for Kashmir: SC Lawyer Ashok Bhan

Srinagar, Feb 19: Speaking at the executive meeting of Kashmir (policy & Strategy) Group,Chairman, Ashok Bhan said to resolve the Kashmir imbroglio, there is no magic formula, no single stroke…

Drainage system functioning well on Budgam Ring Road: Deputy CM

Jammu, Feb 19: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary Thursday said that the drainage system was functioning satisfactorily to facilitate proper disposal of surface and sub-surface water near Ring Road in…

HP CM Sukhu visits Kashmir, says attacks on shawl sellers ‘politically motivated’

Srinagar, Feb 19: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday described attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in his state as “rare” and claimed such incidents are…

Govt provides ex-gratia relief for human casualties in wildlife conflict: Javid Ahmed Rana

Jammu, Feb 19: Adequate compensation or ex-gratia relief is provided in cases of human injury or loss of life under the prevailing policy framework on human–wildlife conflict in the Union…

Himachal CM deputed by AICC to gauge J&K’s farmers’ condition: Karra

Srinagar, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Thursday said to assess the situation on the ground, the All India Congress Committee has deputed Himachal Pradesh…

Govt focusing on strengthening healthcare facilities under IPHS norms: Health Minister

Jammu, Feb 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Thursday informed the House that the department is presently focusing on consolidation and strengthening of the existing healthcare facilities…

Market checking conducted in Tehsil Gund

Ganderbal, Feb 19: In view of the holy month of Ramadhan, the authorities on Thursday conducted a checking of various markets in tehsil Gund of sub division Kangan in Ganderbal…

LG Manoj Sinha unveils calendar on J&K legends

Jammu, Feb 19:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday unveiled the Calendar dedicated to Legends of Jammu Kashmir, at Lok Bhavan. The Calendar was published by Slimline Clinic of Dietetics and…

Sadhotra greets people on commencement of Ramadhan

Srinagar, Feb 19: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra has greeted people on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadhan and prayed for peace,…

JKAJA hails pension demand by Tanvir Sadiq for retired journalists

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Accredited Journalists Association (JKAGA) president Ashwani Kumar has hailed the demand for a pension scheme for retired journalists raised by Tanvir Sadiq, MLA from…

JKSA seeks safety of Kashmiri students in Rajasthan

Srinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Thursday took up the matter of the alleged assault on Kashmiri nursing students at Mewar University in Chittorgarh district…

Srinagar–Jammu highway open, traffic slow in Ramban–Banihal stretch

Ramban, Feb 19: The Srinagar–Jammu National Highway (NH-44) remained open on Thursday for two-way traffic of light and medium passenger vehicles, while heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) were allowed to ply…

HC issues notice to Govt on PIL over women’s safety measures, seat reservation in public transport

Srinagar, Feb 19: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has issued notice to the government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to implement safety measures and reservation of…

Congress, PDP, NC demand revocation of DM’s order regulating donations during Ramadhan

Jammu, Feb 19: Criticising an order of the Kishtwar district magistrate on regulation of donations during Ramadhan, the Congress MLAs demanded its immediate revocation in the Assembly on Thursday. On…

Over 3.61 lakh households still await tap water coverage in J-K: Minister

Jammu, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday said that about 15.6 lakh households across the Union Territory have been provided functional tap water connections under the Centre’s…

Modi govt empowered while Omar-led govt betrayed youth: Sunil Sharma

Jammu, Feb 19: Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition in the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, launched a scathing attack on the NC-led government, accusing it of complete failure and negligence…

Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in J-K’s Rajouri

Srinagar, Feb 19: Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Army officials said that…

Northern Army commander reviews combat preparedness in Siachen sector in Ladakh

Leh, Feb 19: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited the Siachen sector and reviewed the combat potential and operational preparedness of troops. The Army commander lauded…

Div Com Kashmir reviews progress on Jhelum Water Transport Project

Srinagar, Feb 19: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, along with the Secretary Transport Department, chaired a meeting to review the progress on preparation of cost estimates for utility interventions along River…

Security forces bust inter-state weapon racket in Rajouri, 1 held

Srinagar, Feb 19: The security forces on Thursday busted an inter-state weapon racket in Nowshera area of Rajouri district, with the arrest of one individual who according to officials was…

Govt to begin regularisation of daily wagers in 2026; fill 30,000 vacancies: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 19: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government will initiate the process of regularising daily-rated, ad hoc and other temporary employees in a…

All tourist destinations shut post-Pahalgam terror attack to reopen by May: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that all tourist destinations closed in the aftermath of the Baisaran Pahalgam terror incident will be reopened by May this…

PM Modi committed to dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits: Lieutenant Governor

Jammu, Feb 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security is the commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Jammu Kashmir…

Speaker admits PDP MLA Parra’s resolution flagging hate crimes against Kashmiris outside J-K

Jammu, Feb 19: The speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has admitted a private member’s resolution moved by PDP MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra, strongly condemning hate crimes against minorities and calling…

Border resident held with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri

Jammu, Feb 19: A border resident was arrested with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. Sachin Kumar, a resident of Sair village…

J&K’s properties in Delhi, Amritsar, Haryana under unauthorised control

Srinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in its hands but under occupation. The revelation…

Congress MLAs protest outside assembly over ‘harassment’ of Kashmiris outside J&K

Jammu, Feb 19: Congress MLAs Irfan Lone and Iftikhar Ahmed on Thursday protested over alleged harassment of Kashmiris outside Jammu and Kashmir, demanding an immediate stop to such incidents. Lone,…

50,000 heroin users among 70,000 addicts in Valley, Govt tells house

Srinagar, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that around 70,000 persons, mostly youth, are involved in substance use in Kashmir, out of which nearly 50,000 are…

OBC quota in local bodies envisaged, Govt informs House

Srinagar, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the House that no final decision has yet been taken on reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Panchayats…

1.35 lakh Willows felled at Wular, 19 lakh plants raised: Govt informs House

Srinagar, Feb 19: The government on Thursday informed the House that around 1.35 lakh willow trees have been felled in and around Wular Lake under a phased restoration plan, while…

Four new rail lines proposed for Valley, surveys underway: Govt tells House

Srinagar, Feb 19: The Government on Thursday informed the legeslative assembly that the Northern Railway is undertaking final location surveys for four new railway lines in Kashmir Valley, while assuring…

J&K to decide on menstrual leave after Centre notifies model policy

Srinagar, Feb, 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that a decision on providing paid menstrual leave to working women in the Union Territory will be taken only after…

MLA Tanvir Sadiq alleges bias in Government Ads to media

Srinagar, Feb 18: Member of the Legislative Assembly Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday accused the administration of discriminating against sections of the local media by selectively withholding government advertisements, and called…

Govt links Mughal road tunnel tenders to forest, wildlife clearances

Srinagar, Feb 18: The government on Wednesday said tenders for the proposed Mughal Road Tunnel, also known as the Pir-ki-Gali Tunnel, will be invited only after approval of the Detailed…

2 residential houses gutted in Lal Bazar

Srinagar, Feb 18: A massive fire broke out on Wednesday morning in the Lal Bazar area of Srinagar, gutting two residential houses and triggering panic among local residents, officials from…

Death-cum-retirement gratuity of J&K Govt employees enhanced by 25% from Jan 1, 2024

Jammu, Feb 18: J&K Government has announced that the maximum limit of death-cum-retirement gratuity to its employees will be deemed to have been enhanced by 25 percent from existing ceiling,…

HC issues notice to JKPSC over plea against civil judge selection process

Srinagar, Feb 18: The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has issued notice to the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) on a plea seeking to scrap the selection…

BJP MLAs walkout over police action on students

Jammu, Feb 18: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs on Wednesday, amid ruckus, staged en-masse walkout, in protest against the Police lathi-charge on the students, mainly girl students, seeking National Law…

Commissioner SMC inspects EESL lights godown to assess quality standards, stock position of LED street lights

Srinagar, Feb 18: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the EESL lights godown to assess the quality standards and stock position of LED…

Assessing feasibility to increase upper age limit for JKCCE candidates: CM Omar

Jammu, Feb 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated that the government is assessing the feasibility of enhancing the upper age limit of candidates appearing in the Jammu and Kashmir…

Div Com Kashmir reviews progress of re-creation of dilapidated Massavies, digitisation of Jamabandis

Srinagar, Feb 18: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of re-creation of  dilapidated Massavies and digitization of Jamabandis, here. While reviewing district-wise…

3rd inmate continues to remain at large, searches continue

Jammu, Feb 18: Intensified searches by the Jammu and Kashmir Police to trace the third absconding inmate of R S Pura Observation Home entered the third day on Wednesday. Meanwhile,…

Downtown traders offer special Ramadhan discount

Srinagar,  Feb 18: Shahr-e-Khaas Traders Alliance on Monday announced a special discount on dry fruits and other essentials during Ramadhan. President Shahr-e-Khaas Traders Alliance, Nazir Ahmad Shah said the discount…

Not aware if statehood will come after consultations with CM: Sunil Sharma

Jammu, Feb 18: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the J&K Legislature Sunil Sharma on Wednesday, in a mild dig at his political opponent, stated that he was not aware if…

Rashtriya Raksha University, J&K Police launch tech-infused tourism policing programme

Srinagar, Feb 18: In a significant move to modernise safety protocols within the tourism sector, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Jammu & Kashmir Police jointly inaugurated a two-week training…

Delimitation of Panchayat Halqa after completion of census exercise: Dar

Jammu, Feb 18: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday informed the House that the government of Jammu and Kashmir had frozen the boundaries…

CUK, SKUAST-K hold workshop

Srinagar, Feb 18: Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), in collaboration with the Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre, SK University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST-K),…

J&K Saffron output drops to 19.58 MT in 2024-25: Govt

Jammu, Feb 18: Saffron production in Jammu and Kashmir has declined from 23.53 metric tonnes in 2023–24 to 19.58 metric tonnes in 2024–25, according to official data. In a written…

GMC Anantnag gets nod to start superspeciality course in Cardiology

Srinagar, Feb 18: The National Board of Examinations has accredited three DrNB Cardiology seats to the Department of Cardiology GMC Anantnag. As per a press release, given that the GMC…

ACB arrests Girdawar red-handed while accepting Rs 10,000 bribe in J-K’s Reasi

Jammu, Feb 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested a revenue official for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 for carrying out demarcation of ancestral…

Key road projects, corridor developments undertaken to decongest traffic in Srinagar: Deputy CM tells Assembly

Jammu, Feb 18: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today said that the government has undertaken various key road projects and corridor developments to decongest traffic flow across downtown and arterial…

Police nab 3 drug peddlers in Pulwama & Shopian

Srinagar, Feb 18: Continuing its firm action against drug trafficking and substance abuse, Police have arrested three drug peddlers in separate operations in in Pulwama & Shopian and seized substantial quantities…

Lieutenant Governor reiterates Shrine Board’s commitment to keep Katra clean, green

Katra, Feb 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday assured that the ongoing ropeway project and related infrastructure developments in Katra will not affect the livelihoods of local residents. Speaking…

Div Com Kashmir reviews arrangements for 6th edition of Khelo India Winter Games

Srinagar Feb 18: Following the announcement of dates for the commencement of 2nd leg of the 6th Edition of the Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul…

6000 kg decomposed meat seized in Jammu

Jammu, Feb 18: In continuation of its unwavering commitment to safeguard public health and ensure consumer safety, on the directions of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on the eve of…

Lieutenant Governor lays foundation stone of Sri Shankaracharya Temple in Katra

Katra, Feb 18: Marking a historic milestone, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone today for the much-anticipated Sri Shankaracharya Temple. Perched on hillocks beside the revered Shri Mata…

Bandipora records 5.73 sq km increase in forest cover, Govt highlights afforestation efforts

Srinagar, Feb 18: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday informed the House that Bandipora Forest Division has recorded an increase of 5.73 square kilometres in forest cover as…

CM Omar moves 13 demands, 19 supplementary demands in Legislative Assembly

Jammu, Feb 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today moved 13 Demands and 19 supplementary Demands in the Legislative Assembly which was subsequently presented before the House for discussion by Speaker Abdul…

J&K employees to stay under NPS, OPS revival ruled out

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday ruled out any proposal to revive the old pension scheme (OPS) for government employees. Responding to a cut motion of Peoples…

J&K govt examining proposal to raise upper age limit for civil service examination

Jammu, Feb 18: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday said that the issue to enhance the upper age limit for candidates appearing in the Jammu & Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination…

Tanvir Sadiq raises alarm in Assembly

Srinagar, Feb 18: MLA Zadibal and Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, Tanvir Sadiq, today delivered a comprehensive and hard-hitting intervention in the Legislative Assembly on the…

LG Manoj Sinha hails J&K cricket team for historic entry into Ranji Trophy final

Jammu, Feb 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday extended his congratulations to the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for their remarkable victory in the Ranji Trophy semi-final, which secured…

J&K hospitals have 877 ventilators; 658 functional, 219 non-functional, govt says

Srinagar, Feb 18: Government hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir have a total of 877 ventilators, of which 658 are functional and 219 are non-functional, according to an official response tabled…

Rehmat-e-Alam hospital building in Anantnag declared unsafe; no further safety audit planned, Govt

Srinagar, Feb 18: The Rehmat-e-Alam Hospital building at Sarnal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has been declared unsafe, and the government has no plans to conduct a fresh safety audit…

J&K storm into maiden Ranji Trophy final; CM Omar Abdullah congratulates team

Srinagar, Feb 18: In a historic achievement, Jammu and Kashmir have entered their first-ever Ranji Trophy final, marking a landmark moment in the region’s cricketing history. J&K chased down a…

Proposal for bridge near Convent School “under consideration”

Srinagar, Feb 18: J&K government has confirmed that the construction of a new bridge over the Jhelum near Convent School and the General Post Office (GPO) is under progress. The…

Tenders for Mughal road tunnel to follow DPR approval: Govt tells house

Srinagar, Feb 18: The Government on Wednesday informed the House that tenders for the proposed Mughal Road Tunnel (Pir-ki-Gali Tunnel) will be invited only after approval of the Detailed Project…

EOW Kashmir conducts raids in Shopian, Budgam in HDFC Bank fraud case, five employees nabbed

Srinagar, Feb 18: The Economic Offences Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday said to have arrested five employees of HDFC Bank in connection with a major financial fraud…

J&K govt passes grants amounting to over Rs 9,680 Cr for various departments

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday passed grants amounting to more than Rs 9,680.03 crore for the agriculture, rural development, cooperatives, election, animal and sheep husbandry,…

CM Omar directs seamless power, water supply during Ramadhan

Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the holy month of Ramadhan across Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasising the importance of ensuring…

LG appoints retired IAS officer Shantmanu as SEC

Jammu, Feb 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday appointed retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Shantmanu as State Election Commissioner (SEC) for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…

Anti-Corruption Court frames charges against 2 ex J&K Bank Chairmen, others

Srinagar, Feb 17: A court here has framed charges against two former Chairmen of J&K Bank Ltd and others in connection with alleged illegal appointments of Bank Attendants and Assistant…

Ruckus in Assembly over BJP MLA’s ‘landgrabber’ remark

Jammu, Feb 17: Disorder prevailed in the J&K Legislative Assembly for around half-an-hour as the Congress and National Conference MLAs joined by independents on Tuesday launched a counter-offensive against the…

Dr Farooq, CM Omar greet people on Urs of Hazrat Mian Abdullah Larvi

Srinagar, Feb 17: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah haver extended greetings to the people on the annual Urs of Hazrat Mian…

Act against land encroachers in Jammu: LoP Sunil Sharma

Jammu, Feb 17: Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislature Sunil Sharma on Tuesday reiterated that there was a “land-jehad” going on in Jammu which was also being given legislative protection.…

Altaf Bukhari advocates united J&K, slams demand for separate Jammu state

Srinagar, Feb 17: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari has advocated a united Jammu and Kashmir while denouncing forces seeking separate statehood for Jammu. According to a press release,…

Set up house committee to probe into state land encroachments: Sham Sharma

Jammu, Feb 17: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and former minister Sham Sharma on Tuesday demanded that a House committee should be constituted to probe into the issue of encroachment…

Scores of workers from Habba Kadal join PDP

Srinagar, Feb 17: Scores of workers from National Conference from Habba Kadal joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during a joining programme held at the party headquarters on Monday. As…

LG Manoj Sinha interacts with IDES probationers in Jammu

Jammu, Feb 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday interacted with the Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) Probationers at Lok Bhavan. During the interaction, the Lieutenant Governor, as per an…

Public trust compromised by NC’s post-poll understanding with BJP: Apni Party

Srinagar, Feb 17: General Secretary of Apni Party and former MLA Pahalgam Rafi Ahmad Mir chaired a meeting of Assembly functionaries at Sallar, where various pressing public issues were discussed…

GOC White Knight Corps reviews security, operational preparedness in Rajouri, Poonch

Rajouri, Feb 17: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps, Lt Gen P K Mishra, on Tuesday visited forward areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts to review the prevailing security…

SBSP State President urges LG for opening of Aharbal tourist site

Srinagar, Feb 17: State President of Jammu & Kashmir Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), Vivek Bali on Tuesday visited Hadigam in Kulgam district and interacted with the media on various…

Single-lane snow clearance completed on Mughal Road, 2-lane restoration underway

Rajouri, Feb 17: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed single-lane snow clearance on the historic Mughal Road and begun widening the route for two-way traffic, with authorities expecting restoration…

NC welcomes reopening of 17 tourist destinations

Srinagar, Feb 17: National Conference has welcomed the re-opening of 17 tourist destinations across J&K saying the move will give a big boost to tourism activities across J&K. Terming the…

J&K LA pays tributes to ex minister, ex MLC

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday paid high tributes to former minister Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah and former MLC Brij Mohan Sharma on their demise.…

Environmental awareness workshop held

Srinagar, Feb 17: A one-day environmental awareness workshop was organised by the Green School Eco-Club of Government Higher Secondary School Kothibagh, Srinagar, with the Chairman of the Nigeen Lake Conservation…

2 fleeing Pak nationals arrested from Ambala

Jammu, Feb 17: Two Pakistani nationals, who were among three inmates who escaped from R S Pura Observation Home in Jammu after assaulting and injuring two on duty Police personnel…

JKCEGA unveils annual calendar

Srinagar, Feb 17: The Jammu & Kashmir Civil Engineering Graduates Association (JKCEGA) has unveiled its annual calendar. The calendar was inaugurated by Er Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Engineer-in-Chief (Secretary Technical), Public…

IAF commences Kargil courier services, 82 passengers airlifted

Kargil/Jammu, Feb 07: The Indian Air Force on Saturday commenced air courier service for the winter season, ensuring air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh cold months.…

No Orthodontist post exists at GMC Baramulla: H&ME Dept

Srinagar, Feb 17: The Government of J&K on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that there is no sanctioned post of Orthodontist at Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla, as such no…

Ladakhi influencer assaulted, robbed in Punjab; FIR registered after JKSA intervention, probe underway

Srinagar, Feb 08: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) expressed deep concern over a shocking incident of violence and criminal intimidation reported from Naya Gaon, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, where…

BJP MP from J&K spent CDF in Uttar Pradesh, reveals Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday alleged that a Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from Jammu and Kashmir spent the bulk of his Constituency Development Funds…

Supreme Court to hear plea against Sonam Wangchuk’s detention on Monday

New Delhi, Feb 08: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by Dr Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his…

J-K LG calls for transforming educational campuses to realise vision of developed India

Jammu, Feb 17: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for transforming the educational campuses to realise the vision of Developed India@2047. He highlighted the need for creating technological…

SIA chargesheets two for spreading secessionist content to radicalize youth

Srinagar, Feb 17: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir on Tuesday filed a comprehensive charge sheet before the Competent Court against two accused persons — Altaf Hussain Wagay, resident of…

SC cautions against further adjournments in petition challenging Wangchuk’s detention

New Delhi, Feb 09: The Supreme Court on Monday cautioned against granting further adjournments in the habeas corpus petition filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of detained Ladakh-based climate activist…

PDP MLA seeks all-party meet on free trade agreements, flags threat to J-K’s horticulture sector

Jammu, Feb 17: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday pressed for convening an all-party meeting to discuss the impact of free trade agreements with foreign…

NIA carries out raid at retired govt employee’s residence in Srinagar

Srinagar, Feb 17: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at the house of a retired government employee in Srinagar, reports said. As per news agency PTI, the…

Indian Army’s preparedness ensured Galwan clash did not escalate into war: Brig Shekhawat

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 10: The Indian Army’s strong preparedness ensured that the Galwan clash of 2020 did not escalate into a full-scale war with China, according to Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat,…

CM Omar thanks Home Minister Shah for reopening 14 tourist destinations in J-K

Srinagar, Feb 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for reopening 14 tourist destinations in the Union Territory, which were closed…

Union Minister hints at early decision on J&K statehood issue

Srinagar, Feb 17: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Tuesday said that statehood would be restored to Jammu and Kashmir soon. Talking to…

After Sonam Wangchuk’s detention, violence in Leh came under control: Centre to SC

New Delhi, Feb 12: The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is under detention in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur jail, was the chief provocateur of…

Two Pak nationals who escaped from Jammu juvenile home held from Ludhiana

Jammu, Feb 17: Two Pakistani nationals, who escaped from a juvenile home in a border village here, were arrested within 24 hours of the incident, officials said on Tuesday. However,…

BRO to clear Mughal Road of snow cover within 48 hours; restoration likely soon

Rajouri/Jammu, Feb 17: The snow clearing operation on the Mughal Road by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is expected to be completed within the next 48 hours, raising hopes for…

Northern Army commander meets LG Ladakh

Leh, Feb 17: The Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Tuesday met Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta in Leh and they discussed the security situation, officials said. The General…

Six cops suspended after gangster, 2 Pak nationals flee from Jammu juvenile home

Jammu, Feb 17: Six police personnel were suspended over alleged dereliction of duty after three inmates — two Pakistan nationals and a local gangster — escaped from a juvenile facility…

PDP leader Hanjura expresses gratitude to LG Sinha on reopening of tourist destinations in J-K

Srinagar, Feb 17: Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) senior leader and former minister Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura Tuesday expressed gratitude to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over the decision of reopening closed-tourist…

Senior NC leader Qamar Ali Akhoon passes away, J&K Assembly pays tribute

Kargil, Feb 13: Former National Conference leader and ex-Food Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon, a prominent political face from Kargil, passed away on Friday, triggering widespread grief across political circles in…

No proposal to waive power bill arrears of small, marginal farmers in J&K: Govt

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that there is no proposal under consideration to waive off outstanding electricity usage…

Statehood restoration key to people’s satisfaction in J&K: CM Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that complete satisfaction among the people of Jammu and Kashmir would only come with the restoration of statehood, asserting that…

On maiden Kargil visit, DGP Singh assures stronger police-public ties

Kargil, Feb 13: Director General of Police, Ladakh, Mukesh Singh on Friday assured continued efforts to strengthen police-public relations during his maiden visit to Kargil, where he reviewed policing arrangements…

J&K Govt rules out paid maternity leave for contractual employees

Srinagar, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said it has no proposal to extend paid maternity leave benefits to women employees engaged on a contractual basis, informing…

5,753 dental surgeons unemployed in J&K, govt tells Assembly

Srinagar, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that 5,753 registered dental surgeons with BDS and MDS degrees are currently unemployed in the Union…

Thousands attend last rites of former minister, NC leader Qamar Ali Akhoon in Kargil

Kargil, Feb 14: Thousands of people Saturday attended the last rites of senior National Conference leader and former Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon at Sankoo in Kargil amid emotional scenes. The…

Amid uproar, BJP’s Randhawa withdraws remarks on Kashmiris, says comments not directed at any community

Jammu, Feb 17: Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Vikram Randhawa on Tuesday withdrew his remarks made in the Legislative Assembly after facing uproar over statements perceived as targeting Kashmiris. The controversy…

1.64 lakh youth trained under skill development schemes in J&K: Govt informs house

Jammu, Feb 17: The government on Tuesday informed the House that 1,64,665 youths have been trained under various skill development schemes during the last three years. Replying to a query…

1.64 lakh youth trained under skill development schemes in J&K: Govt informs house

Jammu, Feb 17: The government on Tuesday informed the House that 1,64,665 youths have been trained under various skill development schemes during the last three years. Replying to a query…

Uproar in Assembly as Khursheed, other MLAs flag Randhawa’s remarks on Kashmir

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed noisy scenes after MLA Khursheed stood up and drew the attention of the Chair towards certain remarks made…

Over 15,000 human-wildlife conflict cases in 2 years, no major spike: J&K Govt

Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that there has been no significant increase in human-wildlife conflict incidents across the Union Territory in…

Amid uproar, BJP’s Randhawa retracts remark dubbing Kashmir Muslims as ‘land grabbers’

Jammu, Feb 17: The J&K Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproarious scenes over remarks made by BJP legislator Vikram Randhawa in the House on February 13, allegedly dubbing “Kashmiri Muslims…

Justice delayed is justice denied: CM Omar

Srinagar, Feb 17: Underscoring the critical role of Tele-Law in easing pressure on courts and ensuring timely justice, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said, justice delayed is justice denied…