CS for framing incentive based policy for digitization of manuscripts lying with public
JAMMU, FEB 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to assess and expedite efforts for revival, restoration, preservation and maintenance of the rich heritage and architectural legacy of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting focused on key heritage projects besides working out modalities for ensuring promotion and preservation of the region’s unique […]
Gold reclaims all-time high of Rs 89,400 per 10 grams
NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (PTI): Gold price jumped by Rs 900 to revisit the all-time high of Rs 89,400 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid strong global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 88,500 per 10 grams […]
State Taxes Department Kashmir Intensifies Inspection Drive to Curb GST Violations
SRINAGAR, FEB 19: Following the directions of Commissioner State Taxes J&K, P.K. Bhat, State Taxes Department Kashmir has intensified its enforcement efforts against taxpayers involved in sale suppression and tax evasion by launching a large-scale inspection drive across the Kashmir division. Based on intelligence inputs generated through advanced AI tools such as Business Intelligence and […]
Will make changes in J&K tourism policy if needed to attract more investment: CM Omar
Srinagar, Feb 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has everything for the visitors and that some changes will be in tourism policy if need arises. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister said that Jammu is the city of temples and Kashmir has beautiful places that visitors can explore. “If […]
Govt forms CS-led panel for road, water traffic management in Jammu, Srinagar cities
Srinagar, Feb 19: The Government on Wednesday accorded sanction to the constitution of a Committee headed by Chief Secretary for “comprehensive review and improvement” of traffic management system in the Jammu and Srinagar cities. The 12-member committee comprises of Administrative Secretaries of departments of Home, Housing and Urban Development (Member Secretary), Tourism, Transport, Public Works […]
IGP Jammu reviews railway security as preparations underway to link Kashmir by train
JAMMU, Feb 19 (PTI): Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, conducted a comprehensive security review of strategic locations along Katra-Banihal railway section, which is likely to be thrown open for commercial operations shortly to fulfill the dream of Kashmir’s rail connectivity, an official said. Accompanied by Udhampur-Reasi Range Deputy Inspector General […]
J&K staring at water crisis: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, Feb 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir is facing a water crisis this year, and he will be reviewing the measures the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department intends to take to address the situation. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Omar Abdullah stated that J&K is staring at […]
Gyanesh Kumar assumes charge as CEC
NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (PTI): Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday took over as the 26th chief election commissioner. An election commissioner since March 2024, he was elevated as the CEC on Monday. Gyanesh Kumar replaced Rajiv Kumar, who demitted office on Tuesday, as head of the poll panel. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu is the election commissioner, while […]
Man accused of theft dies in police custody in Ramban, probe ordered
Banihal/Jammu, Feb 19 (PTI) A 27-year-old man, who was picked up by police for his alleged involvement in several theft cases, died at a health centre after falling sick in custody in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Ramban District Magistrate Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary ordered a magisterial inquiry following the death of […]
Have been victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan through groups such as JeM: India tells UNSC
United Nations, Feb 19 (PTI) India has been a victim of terror acts perpetrated by Pakistan through groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and it is a “supreme irony” when the global epicentre of terrorism pats itself on the back claiming to fight against the scourge, Delhi’s envoy told a UN Security Council meeting chaired by China. […]
