Equitable, holistic development; Govt’ s top priority: Dy CM
JAMMU: Endorsing people centric policy of present government, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today said that ensuring appreciable socio economic empowerment coupled with holistic development forms top priority of present dispensation. The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking at a function organised by Jatt Sabha at R.S.Pura here today. MLA Jammu East, Vikram Randhawa, former Ministers […]
Police arrests six drug peddlers in North Kashmir
Srinagar: Police arrested six drug peddlers in Baramulla and Sopore and recovered contraband/psychotropic substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Sunday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Thanda Kasi Chandoosa, arrested a drug peddler identified as Mohammad Shaban Maray son of Late Ghulam Mohammad resident of Dudbugh. During search, […]
Govt re-designates two IAS officers as Secretary to Government
Srinagar: The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday ordered re-designation of two IAS officers as Secretary to the Government. Consequent upon promotion of Mohammad Aijaz, IAS (AGMUT:2012) to the selection Grade (Level-13 in the Pay Matrix), vide Order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, under endorsement No. 14016/24/2024.UTS-I dated 01.01.2025, […]
District Administration Rajouri celebrates National Youth Day
RAJOURI: The District Administration Rajouri, in collaboration with the Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), celebrated National Youth Day at Dak Bungalow here today. The event commemorated the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, focusing on inspiring youth to contribute meaningfully to nation-building. Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while SSP, Gaurav […]
DIG, DC Rajouri and SSP visit Badhaal to assess ground situation
Health, Police and Multi-Departmental Teams Deployed for Assistance RAJOURI: DIG Rajouri-Poonch, Tejinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Gaurav Sikarwar, visited Badhaal to assess the prevailing ground situation and ensure immediate support to the community. As part of the relief measures, the DC Rajouri deployed ambulances, health teams and […]
CM Omar extends greetings on Lohri, Makar Sankranti
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasions of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, wishing joy, peace and prosperity to all celebrating these festivals. In his message, the Chief Minister emphasized the spirit of togetherness and happiness that festivals like Lohri bring, allowing people to come together and […]
Search ops to track down terrorists spotted near LoC in Jammu intensifies
Jammu: A search operation to track down terrorists, whose movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Akhnoor sector was reported last week, entered the second day on Sunday with forces deploying drones and other latest equipment, officials said. The operation was launched by different units of the Army in Bhattal area on Saturday after […]
Bhat Seeks Urgent Action to Resolve Essential Service Disruptions in Bandipora
Bandipora: MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat has urged essential service departments, including the Power Development Department (PDD), Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Health Department to prioritize public welfare and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of critical services during the ongoing harsh winter season. Expressing concern over the mounting hardships faced by residents, Bhat underlined the urgent need […]
Minor girl dies of mysterious disease in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Jan 12 (PTI) A five-year-old girl died and her five other siblings were admitted to a hospital after they fell seriously ill in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sunday, officials said. The siblings belonged to Badhaal village of Kotranka sub-division where nine members of two different families had lost their […]
PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel: Security forces intensify area domination exercise in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 12 (PTI) The security forces on Sunday intensified sanitization efforts and area domination exercise in Kashmir, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the valley for inauguration of the strategically important Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district, officials said. The deployment of security personnel has been increased in the vulnerable areas […]