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Jammu: Exemplary punishment would be meted out to anti-India elements and the separatist ecosystem if they compromise the country's integrity or try to put people's lives in danger, said Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday.
He warned those trying to disrupt normal life in the Union Territory or dreaming of bringing "disorder that existed before 2019", saying the law en
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed concern over the neglect of agriculture and said the contributions of farmers and the agriculture and allied sectors often go unnoticed.
Abdullah emphasized the critical role of agriculture in addressing climate change and improving the economy of Jammu and Kashmir.
The chief minister, who was speaking at the inaugura
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called for the creation of new assets at strategic locations within and outside the Union territory to meet future needs and generate additional revenue.
Abdullah, while reviewing the functioning of the Hospitality and Protocol Department, asked officials to ensure optimal utilisation, upgradation, and renovation of departmental as
Srinagar: Srinagar and some other places in Kashmir on Wednesday experienced the coldest night of the season as the minimum plummeted below the freezing point in most places of the valley, officials said.
Srinagar city recorded a low of minus 0.7 degree Celsius.
The officials said many other places in the valley also experienced the coldest night of the season as most places of the valley regis
Deptts asked to submit action taken reports, present key projections for revised estimates
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Finance Department has released the schedule for budget discussions, which will take place from November 27 to December 20, 2024.
The discussions will focus on Revised Estimates for 2024-25 and Budget Estimates for 2025-26, covering both revenue and capital components, including CSS, PMDP, and loan elements.
In preparation, all departments have been instructed to s
'All security agencies working in synergy'
Srinagar: The situation in Kashmir is under control as all security agencies are working in synergy, a top CRPF officer said here on Wednesday.
Inaugurating the second edition of CRPF Cup Srinagar Sector, a cricket tournament to be held from November 20 to 28, Inspector General of CRPF (Srinagar Sector) P K Sharma said the aim is to have maximum connect with the youth of Kashmir.
"The situation
SRINAGAR: Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, has disclosed that enforcement drives across the valley have resulted in the issuance of 15,165 challans over the past few months, recovering penalties worth ₹37 lakh in Srinagar alone.
He said valley-wide that the cumulative revenue from these penalties has reached ₹1.75 crore this year, while the department's typical a
Srinagar: Senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani on Wednesday claimed that Articles 370 and 35A would not have been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir had the PDP not joined hands with the BJP in 2014 to form government in the erstwhile state.
He alleged that the Mehbooba Mufti-led party never thought of contributing to the development and progress of people in Jammu and Kashmir.
"They ne
Jammu: A former manager of a bank was on Wednesday booked for misappropriation of funds in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, a spokesman of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said.
An FIR has been registered against the accused Amit Gupta, the dismissed branch manager of Devika Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd, Chenani (Udhampur), under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, the offi
Jammu: The National Investigation Agency has arrested an accused involved in a conspiracy hatched by Pakistan-based terror outfits aimed at spreading terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, a statement by the federal agency said on Wednesday.
Muneer Ahmad Banday, who has been evading arrest for the past four years, was a key part of the conspiracy aimed at generating funds to spread terror in the Union
New Delhi: The ruling Mahayuti is poised to retain power in Maharashtra and the NDA also having an edge to form government in Jharkhand, exit polls predicted on Wednesday as polling concluded in the two states.
Most exit polls also predicted that Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) would put up a strong show in polls but is unlikely to cross the majority mark in the 288-member assembly.
According to P-MARQ
New Delhi: The polling for Maharashtra's 288 assembly seats and 38 assembly seats in the second and final phase of Jharkhand concluded at 6 pm.
Jharkhand recorded a voter turnout of 67.59 per cent, during second and last phase of polling and Maharashtra stood at 58.22 per cent, according to data from the Election Commission of India.
In Maharashtra, the ruling Mahayuti alliance (BJP-Shiv Sena-N
Jammu: Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely inaugurate Vande Bharat train connecting Kashmir to New Delhi on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) in January. According to officials, the Vande Bharat Express train will directly connect the national capital to the valley starting January 2025. The train will pass through
Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the BJP-led government at the Centre has successfully brought down violence in Jammu and Kashmir, North-East and Naxal-hit areas by 70 per cent in the last 10 years. Speaking at the inaugural event of the 50th All India Police Science Conference (AIPSC) at the Rashtriya Raksha University here, he expressed confidence that the coming decade will
Ghazipur: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that discussions on restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir are “irrelevant” as the Supreme Court upheld its abrogation as constitutional. Speaking about the post-Article 370 scenario, Sinha said, “After the abrogation, assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were conducted peacefully, observed by both national and international communi
‘Separate constituencies will restore lasting unity in Kargil, Leh: Ladakh MP; LAB says ‘it will end perceptions of bias’
Jammu: Leaders from the two ideologically distinct districts of Leh and Kargil in the Union Territory of Ladakh believe that creating two separate parliamentary constituencies could resolve the decades-long political disputes between the Buddhist-dominated Leh and the Shia Muslim-majority Kargil once and for all. While the demand for separate constituencies is not new and forms part of a broader
Legal action threatened for non-compliance
SRINAGAR: In a decisive move to address the alarming rise in underage driving and its role in fatal road accidents, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has issued a stern directive to schools and coaching centers across the region. According to the circular, the education department mandates strict measures to prevent minors from driving motor vehicles and emphasizes accountability
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued strict directives to departments to eliminate discrepancies between their actual expenditure and the figures to be reported by the Accountant General. The administration has expressed serious concern over the significant mismatches observed in previous years. “This issue has been viewed seriously. Care must be taken to ensure that accurate
Calls H&P dept to focus on optimal utilization of assets, upkeep of facilities
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired asked Estates Department to make a comprehensive assessment of facilities required for the next 15 years, emphasizing the need to transition from a rental-based system to a sustainable infrastructure model. CM said while taking a review meeting of the department. Calling rentals “a constant drain,” he proposed shifting focus towards construction p
Jammu: Shifting of a house coming in the way of National Highway widening project proved costly to the Jammu man as National Highway Authority of India has asked Deputy Commissioner Jammu to issue a recovery letter to him as the amount was given to him for dismantling purpose only. Inder Singh, owner of the house, was given Rs 2,65,11,200 as compensation for dismantling the structure which
SRINAGAR: PDP MLA Waheed Para has criticized the Jammu and Kashmir government for reducing governance and political discourse to what he termed as “symbolic and superficial gestures.” Addressing the media in Srinagar, Para expressed dissatisfaction with the government's approach and leaders like Omar Abdullah, who, he alleged, have failed to address the real challenges facing the region. He empha
Jammu: A Delhi court is likely to pronounce on Wednesday its order on Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha member Engineer Rashid’s regular bail application in a terror-funding case. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh, who was scheduled to pass order on Tuesday, deferred the matter till November 20.
The judge is also scheduled to decide on Wednesday whether the case against Rashid be transferre
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is set to chair a significant Cabinet meeting tomorrow in Jammu. While the official agenda of the meeting has not been disclosed yet, sources have revealed that it will primarily focus on discussing crucial policies aimed at driving development and addressing pressing governance challenges.
The meeting is expected to tackle key issues related to public welfare
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday carried out raids in Awantipora and Tral areas of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district in connection with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). An official said police raided two residential houses belonging in Khankha Midoora area of Awantipora. He said that raids were conducted in connection with case FIR No 03/2024 U/S 13 ULAP Act of police
Jammu: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather, Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the progress of works on new Assembly complex here. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; Secretary, PWD (R&B), Bhupinder Kumar; Secretary, Law, Achal Sethi; Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandit; DG Finance (Budget), Mohammad Sultan; Chief Engi
Srinagar: In a relentless effort to curb the menace of drug dealings, Police in Kulgam on Tuesday said to have attached a property (double storied residential house) with 15 marlas of land underneath. The residential house valued worth ₹ 1 crore approximately belongs to a notorious drug peddler namely Mohd Ashraf Bhat son of Ghulam Rasool Bhat resident of Rehpora Khudwani, Kulgam under section 68
Rio de Janeiro: The countries of the Global South are most adversely impacted by the food, fuel and fertilizer crisis caused by global conflicts, and G20 must focus on addressing the challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
In an address on the first day of the G20 summit, Modi said India's G20 theme of "One Earth, One Family, One Future" is as relevant at the ongoing summit as i
Jammu: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has decided to implement the long-awaited ropeway project to address the gap between the demand and capacity of yatris and to facilitate the journey for elderly and differently-abled pilgrims.
Once completed, the ropeway is expected to revolutionise the pilgrimage experience, making it safer, faster, and more inclusive for millions of de
Jammu: Over 86 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine atop Trikuta Hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district so far this year, a senior official of the shrine board said.
The official added that the inflow of pilgrims is expected to increase further as the year draws to a close, with the figure likely to surpass 95 lakh by the end of December.
“Till yesterday, this
Strengthens Dialogue with Center to Accelerate J&K Development
JAMMU: It has been one month since the first elected government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, assumed office.
In this brief period, Omar has steered clear of contentious issues, focusing instead on stabilizing governance and fostering development. Despite facing some political challenges, particularly with the BJP in the assembly regarding Arti
UT generates only 200-260 MW of power out of 1200 MWs capacity
Srinagar: With the onset of early winters, power generation from J&K’s State polls has reduced by 80 per cent at a time when demand is set to mount further.
As per report quoting top official of the Power Development Department (PDD) said that there was a high demand for power from the second week of November.
“From across the regions, the total power generation capacity is 1200 Megawatts. How
Jammu: Taking a stern stance on the prolonged delay in addressing the acute shortage of staff in the judiciary, the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed the Union Territory administration to complete the process of creating 334 posts within 60 days.
The directive came during the hearing of a petition filed by Joginder Singh, which highlighted the dearth of staff, pay anomalies, an
SRINAGAR: Member of the Legislative Assembly Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq said Monday that talks are underway with the Indian government to hand over the law and order situation to the Jammu and Kashmir government.
Speaking with media at party headquarters, MLA Zadibal said, “I want to congratulate the people of J&K for the mandate they gave to National Conference (NC). Out of 12 guarantees and 26 promi
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Monday asked the party's block presidents to counter the attack of the BJP-RSS combine on the "idea of India".
Addressing the block presidents from various districts in the Jammu region here, he said the Congress philosophy is based on the basic idea of India, which believes in unity in diversity.
The over five-hour-long meeting was
Leh: To harness the vast hydropower and solar energy potential of Ladakh, the administration has proposed establishing two Circle Offices and one Division Office in each of the newly formed districts. The initiative aims to streamline resource management and accelerate renewable energy development across the region.
The proposal, submitted by Er. Mohd Ali, Chief Project Engineer of the Power Dev
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday hit out at the BJP for putting out an advertisement ahead of elections in Jharkhand, which she termed as "deplorably communal" and against the "secular fabric of the nation".
The advertisement was posted on the X handle of BJP's Jharkhand unit but was removed after the Election Commission directed its state poll chief to direct the party to take d
Srinagar: The historic Jawahar Tunnel, a critical link between Banihal and Qazigund on the old Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, is set to reopen soon following an extensive renovation project.
Launched in July 2023 under the Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) Project BEACON, the restoration aims to modernize the 5-kilometer twin-tube tunnel while preserving its historical and strategic significan
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch filed a chargesheet on Monday against a man arrested for allegedly duping a retired junior commissioned officer of the Army on the pretext of arranging a government job for his daughter here, an official said.
Bashir Ahmad Dar, a resident of central Kashmir's Budgam district who had taken premature retirement from the Indian Reserve Police (IRP),
Srinagar: Security forces busted a terrorists' hideout in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials here said.
A joint team of police, army, and CRPF in a search operation in Shopian district's Keller found an abandoned terrorist hideout.
They found cooking utensils and edible material from there, officials said.
Srinagar: Properties worth Rs 1.50 crore were attached under the Narcotic Drugs and psychotropic substances act in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday.
"In a significant step towards combating drug abuse, police in Anantnag have attached properties worth 1.5 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as part of ongoing campaign against drug pe
Srinagar: Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) today issued a stern advisory to its consumers to remain vigilant against certain gangs operating in Srinagar city and outskirts, which are offering their ‘services’ to tamper smart meters by quoting a price.Jammu and Kashmir property listings
KPDCL’s Central Inspection Squad has recently caught several consumers with tampered smar
Srinagar: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested a terrorist affiliated with proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered incriminating materials, arms and ammunition from his possession in Tral area of Awantipora.
In a handout, the police said that acting on specific intelligence, Awantipora Police alongwith Army (42RR) and CRPF (180BN) arrested a terrorist affiliated with proscribed terrorist
Jammu:: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday stressed on complete elimination of terrorism and the entire ecosystem supporting militants from the Union Territory for the development of the region.
Chairing a meeting of senior civil and police officers here, he said exemplary action must be taken against those aiding and abetting the terror ecosystem.
"With greater syn
NC red-faced as Karra denies Article 370 in Assembly resolution, Governance takes a backseat
Jammu: As the Omar Abdullah-led coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir marks one month in office, the growing friction between National Conference (NC) and Congress over Article 370 after the legislative assembly passed a resolution seeking the “restoration of “special status and constitutional guarantees” for J&K has put the alliance of two parties on shaky ground.
Although the Congress hold
Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday slammed the BJP for its "lack of concern" for Jammu and said the Omar Abdullah-led government will ensure comprehensive development of the region.
The former chief minister also emphasized the importance of the bi-annual 'Darbar Move', an age-old practice stopped by the lieutenant governor-led administration in 2021 under which the g
1.49 lakh saplings done across 207 hectares of degraded forest land, waste management remains concern
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (J&K PCC) has submitted its findings to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) concerning allegations of extensive deforestation and environmental degradation in Tosamaidan, a scenic meadow in Budgam district.
The report, prepared in response to an order issued by the NGT on July 30, 2024, outlines the ecological challenges that have plagued
Jammu: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the Machail village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir has been proposed for solarisation under “PM SuryagharMuft Bijli Yojana”.
“Heartening for Inhabitants and Devotees travelling to #Machail in district #Kishtwar,” Dr Singh posted on X.
He further posted, “Machail panchayat falling under the jurisdiction of tehsil Machail, sub
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Sunday termed the governance in the Union Territory "hazy", claiming it is an "irony" that even after a month of government formation, the terms of governance remain undefined with those in power unclear about their roles and responsibilities.
In an interview, Karra said the Congress is conducting a major exercise to analyse the
Jammu: Some major initiatives are in offing to revamp and strengthen the Congress at the grass-roots level in Jammu and Kashmir, the party’s fact finding team said on Sunday.
The fact-finding team headed by Jammu and Kashmir Congress vice-president Ravinder Sharma dropped the hint about major initiatives during their visit to Rajouri where they held a day-long meeting with party leaders and work
Jammu: Over 26,000 young aspirants participated in a recruitment rally conducted by the army after a gap of five years in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Poonch, officials said on Sunday.
Separately, another rally at Dugga near Bhalra in Doda district attracted over 12,000 enthusiastic youths eager to serve the nation, they said.
The recruitment rally in Poonch commenced at Advance Landi
Srinagar: PDP leader Iltija Mufti accused the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday of "murdering" meritocracy, saying "false promises" made by the party on rationalising reservation could not be "further from the truth".
"Meritocracy is being murdered in broad daylight by the party that pulled a fast one on J&K's youth by false promises of rationalising reservation whic
Leh: All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHAGHA) on Sunday announced formation of the new executive body in the Union Territory, pledging to uphold and strengthen the non-cooperative movement to safeguard tourism industry for its residents.
Besides the 15-member executive body headed by Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, the ALHAGHA after its general body meeting also announced the formation of a
Srinagar: Cyber Police of Kashmir has alerted citizens about a fraudulent J&K Bank APK file being shared on WhatsApp.
The malicious file is suspected to contain malware or spyware, potentially compromising users’ personal data and device security.
As per report that the Cyber Police urged the public not to download or install APK files from unofficial sources, including the one currently in cir
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the security situation in Manipur and directed top officials to take all possible steps to ensure peace in the Northeastern state, sources said.
Shah held the meeting soon after he returned from Maharashtra after cancelling his election rallies there.
The home minister reviewed the situation in Manipur with top security officials and d
Jammu: The Union Territory of Ladakh has announced an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees from the existing 50% to 53% of the basic pay. The revised DA will be effective retrospectively from July 1, 2024.
This decision follows the Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The updated allowance applies to the basic pay a
Srinagar: A man wanted in multiple cases of fraud and evasion, with 45 non-bailable warrants against him, was arrested in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, police said.
Zubair Rashid Ganie, a resident of Rohama Rafiabad, allegedly defrauded multiple people across the valley under the pretext of business transactions, a police officer said.
He said that Ganie had evading arrest for
Srinagar: The Picturesque Sonamarg, with a chilly -5.3°C, Gulmarg at -1.8°C, and Pahalgam at -2.0°C, recorded their season’s lowest temperatures on Sunday, following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of the Kashmir valley on Saturday.
The tourist destinations of Sonamarg in Ganderbal, Gulmarg in Baramulla, and Pahalgam in Anantnag, along with other higher reaches of the Kashmir valley, receiv
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that terrorists now do not feel safe in their homes unlike the rule of previous governments when terrorism made people feel unsafe.
Delivering the keynote address at the HT Leadership Summit here, the prime minister said the times have changed.
Modi said he saw reports of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack at an exhibition at the summit.
'Empowering J&K's farmers my mission; will ensure youth in rural areas get equal opportunities to shine'
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that panchayat and urban local body (ULB) elections will be held soon in the Union Territory.
Sinha made the remarks while addressing a large gathering of farmers and devotees during his visit to Jhiri Mela on the outskirts of Jammu after paying obeisance at the local Baba Jitto temple.
"Panchayat and urban local body ele
‘Optimistic about MHA’s offer, but constitutional safeguards non-negotiable’: Leh Apex Body
Jammu, November 16: Ahead of the crucial December 3 meeting in New Delhi between the MHA-formed High-Powered Committee (HPC) and representatives of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and Leh Apex Body (LAB), Ladakh’s leaders have conducted an in-depth review of the Sixth Schedule and its role in safeguarding tribal interests through autonomous governance in the Northeast states of India.
The l
'BJP using Article 370 to weaken Cong, win Maharashtra, Jharkhand elections'
Jammu: Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir will remain an integral part of India, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said those nurturing illogical dreams of independence should shun it as they are unaware of the ground realities.
The veteran politician said the fact that the Indian cricket team is not likely to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy early next year shows th
Srinagar: Gulmarg, a tourist destination in Kashmir popular for skiing, received the season's first snowfall on Saturday, while rains lashed the plains, officials said.
The snowfall began early in the morning and continued intermittently, blanketing the meadows of the destination with about an inch of snow, they said.
Several other areas in the higher reaches of the valley, including Gurez in B
Omar led govt. fulfilled 4 promises in month after coming into power
SRINAGAR: In one month, the Jammu and Kashmir government, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, fulfilled four promises made in the manifesto.
The statement was made by Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq while talking to the media in Srinagar on Saturday.
MLA Tanvir said, "We made the promises in our manifesto, and we reaffirmed our commitment to those promises on the
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has issued a stern warning to parents against allowing minors to drive and violation could result in a three-year jail term, a fine of Rs 25,000, and a one-year suspension of the vehicle's registration.
Additionally, minors caught driving will face a ban on obtaining a driving license until they turn 25.
The advisory was issued after a deadly
Srinagar: As part of a swift response to the tragic road accident at Tengpora, Srinagar that claimed the lives of two minors, the Srinagar Traffic Police launched an extensive citywide crackdown, seizing more than 300 vehicles, including two-wheelers and four-wheelers, in a bid to curb traffic violations.
With the crackdown against traffic violations ongoing for the past three days, officials s
Srinagar: People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Saturday sought a clarification from Jammu and Kashmir government after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks that his party never talked about restoration of Article 370.
Mehbooba was reacting to Kharge's remarks on the return of Article 370 during a press conference in Pune on Thursday.
"This government has been give
Srinagar: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are happy with the abrogation of Article 370 and want to become a part of India's developmental journey.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the CSIR Healthcare Theme Conclave's inaugural session at the SKICC here, the Union minister of state in the PMO, said in the time to come, Jammu and Kashmir will
New Delhi: The disengagement part of the "problem" with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh has been put at rest and the focus should now be on de-escalation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday.
Jaishankar said it is "reasonable" to expect some improvement in the relations between India and China following the final round of disengagement but hesit
New Delhi: All security forces deployed in Manipur have been directed to take necessary steps to restore order and peace in the state as the security scenario remained "fragile" in the past few days, the Union Home Ministry said Saturday.
A fresh cycle of violence erupted in Manipur last Monday after 11 suspected militants, who allegedly attacked a police station and adjoining CRPF camp with sop
Jammu: Nine residents of Jammu and Kashmir were arrested in a fake arms license racket during a joint operation by Tofkhana Police Station and Southern Command Military Intelligence in Pune.
As per reports, the authorities conducted raids on November 15 in Ahilyanagar and nearby areas, seizing nine 12-bore rifles and 58 live cartridges.
The accused, who were employed as security guards, had se
Jammu: Virendra Jain has been elected as president while S B Abrol as Senior vice president of of the Association of Industries Gangyal, Jammu.
The election for the executive body of AoI Gangyal Jammu was held here today under the supervision of Election Committee.
Virendra Jain secured 182 votes and he defeated Tejwant Singh Reen who got 139 votes. S B Abrol who secured 159 votes was el
New Delhi: In the wake of the BJP approaching the Election Commission (EC) against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for alleged poll code violations, the election panel asked the presidents of the two parties on Saturday to comment on the charges levelled against their leaders.
The EC wrote separate letters to Bharatiya Janata Party (
'Science &Sanskar both important for balanced growth of humanity'
Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights of tribal communities, emphasizing their inclusion in the mainstream development agenda for the first time in decades.
Addressing the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrations, the LG highlighted several initiatives undertaken by the administration to ensure hol
Jammu: In a bid to enhance the economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday to discuss the Union territory's financial progress with a focus on increasing local revenue generation to decrease reliance on the Centre.
The discussion took place as Abdullah continued his outreach in the national capital, focusing on strate
CM Omar calls for road safety measures
Srinagar: Two teenage boys died and as many were injured when their car rammed into a stationary truck before hitting a road divider, sparking calls from various quarters, including political parties, for strict action on underage driving in Kashmir.
The accident occurred on Thursday at Tengpora on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway when the teenagers were driving an SUV. CCTV footage of the inciden
Milestone for J&K, says LoP Sunil Sharma
Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said Jammu will get a separate railway division as the railway ministry has accepted a proposal in this regard.
In a series of posts on X, Singh also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the progress of the railway infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
Modi is keen to reinforce the railway facility and railway administrative
Srinagar: A few areas in the upper areas of Kashmir experienced light snowfall on Friday while some places in the plains received trace amounts of rain, officials said here.
They said Razdan Top, which connects Bandipora with the frontier Gurez sector, was covered with a thin layer of snow, resulting in the temporary closure of the pass for traffic.
According to the officials, Razdan Top and so
Jammu: The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
The main program was organized at Gurdwara Yaadgar Sri Guru Nanak Sahib, Chand Nagar, Jammu . A large number of devotees from the Sikh community and other followers from different communities participated.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah, President of the National Conference,
Srinagar: The ruling National Conference on Friday said that Congress has no right to misinterpret the resolution passed by the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly in its first session.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, NC’s MP from the Srinagar Lok Sabha segment, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, said that “no INC president or JKPCC president has a right to misinterpret the resolution passed by the J&K Legislative Asse
My husband having completed sentence serving as internee at Muzaffrabad jail: Bishnoo Devi
JAMMU: Amid built up tension between India and Pakistan post abrogation of Art 370, apprehension rises among families of Indian spies from Jammu languishing in Pakistan jails about early release of their people through repatriation.
While there has been a regular effort from both sides to release civilian prisoners and fishermen through an agreement of repatriation, families of prisoners in Jamm
London: A group of Indian students chanted slogans and displayed placards at the University of Oxford to protest against a debate on Kashmir at the Oxford Union Society, which they said had offered a platform to speakers with alleged terrorism links.
‘This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir’ at the historic Oxford University institution on Thursday evening included Zafar Khan, con
Umran listed 180th with base price of Rs 75 Lakh
Jammu The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024-25 Mega Auction list is out, and a total of 574 cricketers will be up for grabs on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, which include as many as 14 players from Jammu and Kashmir.
Out of the 14 J&K players, marquee cricketers like Umran Malik, Abdul Samad, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Yudhvir Singh will be in the auction pool, having featured in the cash-rich tourna
Srinagar: A fresh wave of hope of ‘revival’ has emerged among Jammu and Kashmir's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of Engineers, as the government contemplates reviving the scheme.
As per reports, a proposal for the SHG scheme’s revival has been submitted and that the updates will follow as progress is made. “Deliberations are ongoing for the revival of the SHG scheme, and a proposal has been put forward
Ranchi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stranded at the Deoghar airport in Jharkhand for over an hour on Friday after his special aircraft developed a snag, officials said.
Modi was supposed to fly back to New Delhi on the Indian Air Force plane after addressing a rally in Bihar's Jamui, which is around 80 km from Deoghar, they said.
He was visiting Jamui to attend a function organised on the
Jammu: A 41-year-old Italian tourist was detained for questioning after he was found moving on a bicycle near the International Border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, security officials said.
The foreigner, identified as Sciacca Marco from Torino in Italy, had arrived in India from Pakistan through Wagah border in Punjab on October 10, the officials said.
He was found cycling
Chandigarh: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion of CISF, aimed at enhancing women's role in the central forces.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been a preferred choice for women who wish to serve the nation, constituting over seven per cent of the force at present.
The addition of a "Mahila Battalion" would encourage mo
New Delhi: The ICC on Friday put on hold Champions Trophy tour of disputed Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) following BCCI's strong objection to the PCB's move.
The tournament, last held in 2017, is already in a limbo after BCCI refused to send its team to Pakistan for the tournament.
The PCB has also rejected the proposed 'Hybrid Model' with India playing their matches in Dubai.
The schedule f
Chhatrapati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Congress and its allies are hatching a scheme to have a separate Constitution for Kashmir, and making all efforts for restoration of Article 370.
“Will the people of Maharashtra support the Congress and its allies who speak the language of Pakistan,” Modi said, addressing a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for the November 20 state
New four-lane highway passing through Shopian-Doodhpathri, Magam-Gulmarg-Baramulla to cost around Rs 3,300 crore
SRINAGAR: Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) is going to take up an ambitious highway project of around 300 km length and Rs 3,300 crore expenditure to link Jammu’s border districts of Rajouri and Poonch with the Kashmir valley through the existing Mughal Road.
Highly placed authoritative sources in Government of India revealed to NEWS NOW that the proposed road link is being
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Thursday.
A picture of Abdullah and Murmu exchanging greetings was posted on the official X handle of the President's office.
"Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan," it said.
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will launch a dedicated public relations and outreach cell aimed at listening to and addressing the issues of the people.
The cell is being established at G-1, near his residence in the Gupkar locality of the city here.
The cell will have a dedicated team of officers from the CM's secretariat. It will coordinate with different departments
Rajinder Kumar Gupta faces disciplinary action for bypassing protocol in high-value landfill project
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has issued a show cause notice to Rajinder Kumar Gupta, Joint Commissioner Works, after he allegedly approved a Rs. 26.5 crore contract without proper authorization.
According to the available information, violations were committed during the tendering process for the construction of Landfill Cell Number 4, which was floated on September 22, 202
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday evening ordered transfer of 38 police officers including Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of nine districts in the Union Territory (UT).
The transfer and postings of district police chiefs of Baramulla, Ganderbal, Handwara, Rajouri, Samba, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Reasi and police district of Awantipora have taken place with six of 10 dis
Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday found more than 90 per cent of the employees, including doctors, at a hospital absent from their duties and sought an explanation from them, officials said.
The employees were found absent during a surprise inspection of the Shopian District Hospital at 10:10 am, conducted by the additional deputy commissioner on the dire
Srinagar: Political momentum is building in Jammu and Kashmir with parties gearing up for the much-anticipated Panchayat elections.
Following the recent Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, BJP, National Conference (NC), and Congress are all mobilizing efforts to maximize their influence at the grassroots level.
As per reports, the BJP, aiming to expand its voter base, claims to have added approxi
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday appointed Pulwama MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para as the leader of the legislative party in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly.
Mufti made the announcement while chairing a meeting of the PDP where several other important appointments were also made.
"PDP President @MehboobaMufti chaired a crucial meeting in Srinagar today, where k
Report reveals alarming health statistics with 7.8% diabetes, 10.5% prediabetes prevalence
SRINAGAR: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published its INDIAB study, a detailed investigation into the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across India, with a particular focus on Kashmir and Ladakh.
The findings reveal a troubling public health scenario, with known diabetes prevalence at 5.4% and new cases at 2.4%, resulting in a total diabetes rate of 7.8%. Pre-di
Pune: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday contested Union Home Minister Amit Shah's assertion that the Congress intends to reinstate Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, and pointed out the contentious provision was repealed by Parliament.
He accused the BJP of keeping the Article 370 issue alive merely to create divisions in society.
Addressing a press conference in Pune, Kharge accused P
Jammu: Asserting that bulldozers were used specifically against one community, targeting their religious places and work places, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday commended the Supreme Court for its decision that a bulldozer cannot be used without prior notice explaining why this action is being taken.
Abdullah backed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's
Srinagar: At least two persons died on the spot and two others were critically injured in a road accident in Srinagar on Thursday, officials said.
Traffic Police officials said that a speedy Thar vehicle, in which four persons were travelling, collided with a dumper first and then with another vehicle on the road at Tengpora bypass this afternoon.
Police said two persons died on the spot and tw
Srinagar: A fire broke out in a school building in the Rajbah area here on Thursday, officials said. There were no casualties in the incident.
The fire started on the second floor of Muslim Public School in KursooRajbagh around noon when classes were underway, the officials said.
Ten fire tenders were pressed into service. All students and staff were safely evacuated and no one was injured. How
Jammu: Police on Thursday attached property worth Rs 1 crore, belonging to a terror associate under UAPA, in Bomai area of Sopore, officials said.
In a statement, issued a spokesperson said that the attachment has been made in case FIR No. 26/2024, registered under Sections 18, 20, 23, 38 and 39 of the UA(P) Act, 7/25 Arms Act, at Police Station Bomai.
The statement reads that the attachmen
Jammu: Amid a thick layer of fog covering the border areas in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, security forces on Thursday launched a search operation along the border with Pakistan as a preventive measure, officials said.
The operation came in the wake of threat perceptions related to possible infiltration or weapon drops via drones in the district's border belt.
The Special Operation Grou