NC, Farooq should clarify stand on Dalut’s Article 370 claim: Mehbooba
Jammu: PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Monday demanded the NC and its president Farooq Abdullah clarify ex-RAW chief A S Dulat’s claim in his latest book that the senior Abdullah would have “helped” pass the proposal to abrogate Jammu and Kashmir’s special status had he been taken into confidence. Describing the revelation made in Dulat’s […]
MLA Banihal seeks operationalisation of Baramulla-Katra Railway Service
Demands Relief and Rehabilitation package from for affected families Ramban: Expressing serious concern over the widespread devastation caused by incessant rains, hailstorms, landslides, and cloudbursts across parts of Jammu and Kashmir—particularly in Ramban, Banihal, Gool, and Dharamkund—Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Banihal, Sajjad Shaheen urged the government to take immediate and comprehensive measures to mitigate the […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint near Higher Secondary School Zohama, intercepted a suspicious person identified as Sajad Muzaffar Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar resident of Surasyar Chadoora. During search, […]
Bring Shidak on tourism map for upliftment of Abhama hamlet: Locals to Govt
Pulwama: The residents of the Abhama hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have urged the Jammu and Kashmir administration to bring the scenic spot of Shidak onto the official tourism map for the upliftment of the area. Known for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings, Shidak has long remained unexplored despite its potential to attract […]
Three held for celebratory firing during wedding in Jammu
Jammu: Three people were on Monday arrested for allegedly firing into the air during a wedding celebration in the outskirts of Jammu city, police said. The incident, which happened in Gharota on Sunday night and created panic among wedding guests, came to light after a video surfaced on social media, they said. Taking cognizance of […]
Notorious criminal among two arrested in Jammu, pistol recovered
Jammu: Two persons, including a notorious criminal, were arrested in Jammu city on Monday, and a pistol with live rounds and a dagger were recovered, officials said. A police team during a routine checking intercepted a scooty on the Fourth Bridge, they said, adding that a pistol with a live round was allegedly recovered from […]
Aijaz Asad reviews RDD schemes in Shopian
Directs enhanced focus on durable assets, infrastructure SHOPIAN: Secretary, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of departmental schemes in Shopian district. The meeting was attended by District Development Commissioner, Shopian, Shishir Gupta; Additional District Development Commissioner, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Zakir […]
Progress on PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana reviewed at Ganderbal
DC directs intensifying awareness, publicity efforts to ensure benefits of scheme reach maximum consumers GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore chaired a meeting to review the implementation and progress of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in the district. At the outset, DC was briefed about the status of applications uploaded on the […]
SOP Committee Relief meeting held at Bandipora
BANDIPORA: In order to accelerate the relief distribution process, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Husson Shawl, today chaired a meeting of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Committee, here. The meeting discussed the evaluation of pending relief cases and ensuring timely support to eligible beneficiaries. A total of five cases were presented out of which […]
J&K gears up for National Panchayati Raj Day celebrations on April 24
Director asks officials to organise Gram Sabhas across UT JAMMU: In preparation for National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) on April 24, 2025, Director Panchayati Raj J&K, Sham Lal chaired a meeting with Assistant Commissioners Panchayats (ACPs) to finalize the modalities for the celebrations across the Union Territory. Emphasizing the importance of grassroots democratic Institutions, the […]