Dy CM interacts with Jammu Flour Mills Association
Assures to resolve their issues on priority basis JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, convened a meeting with Jammu Flour Mills Association to take stock of their issues and concerns for speedy redress. The Association expressed concern over the crippling impact of Punjab Government’s Mandi fee on wheat procurement, severely affecting the flour mills […]
RBI permits minors above 10 years to operate bank accounts independently
MUMBAI, Apr 21 (PTI): The Reserve Bank on Monday permitted banks to allow minors above the age of 10 years to open and operate savings/ term deposit accounts independently. The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised instructions on opening and operation in the deposit accounts of minors. Minors of any age may be allowed […]
Jal Shakti department elevates 25 Executive Engineers as SEs
JAMMU, APR 21: J&K Jal Shakti Department, in the wake of an administrative exigency, has ordered elevation of 25 Executive Engineers as Superintending Engineers. As per government order numbers 94-JK (JSD) of 2025 and 100-JK (JSD) of 2025, 25 Executive Engineers have been placed as Superintending Engineers on an incharge basis to overcome the shortage […]
Don’t give political colour to judicial challenge: CM Omar Abdullah on Waqf issue
SRINAGAR, Apr 21 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Supreme Court has the power to review the decisions taken by the Centre or state governments and stressed that a challenge to any legislation before the apex court should not be given a political hue. “Everyone (institution) has a role. […]
Tulip Garden to be closed for public from April-24
Srinagar, Apr 21: Authorities on Monday decided to close the Tulip Garden Srinagar for public from April-24. An official said that as the Tulip bloom is almost over, the garden will be closed from 24-April-2025. The garden, which is located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range was opened for tourists on March 26 this […]
Efforts underway to restore highway, residential areas in Ramban: CM
Srinagar, Apr 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that the efforts are being made to restore the National Highway and the residential area in Ramban affected by the recent landslides triggered by the heavy rainfall. Talking to reporters here, the Chief Minister said that he is himself visiting Ramban today to assess the ground […]
Highway Closure: Sufficient stock of essential supplies available, says Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar Apr 21: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V K Bidhuri Monday urged public not to panic over the availability of essential supplies in the Valley, including petrol, diesel, LPG, and food grains. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Bidhuri said there is sufficient stock of food grains available, along with a buffer provision for over a year. […]
MeT says no major weather activity expected in Kashmir region
Srinagar, Apr 21: According to the Meteorological Department, after two days of relentless rain in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to see a significant improvement in weather conditions starting today. While the overall forecast suggests calm weather ahead, isolated to scattered thunderstorm activity is still possible in […]
We are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary and executive functions: SC
New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) “As it is, we are alleged of encroaching upon the parliamentary and executive functions,” Supreme Court’s judge B R Gavai said on Monday in an apparent reference to recent attacks on the judiciary. Justice Gavai’s comment came while the apex court bench, also comprising Justice Augustine George Masih, was considering […]
Landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar NH remains closed, restoration work may take six days
Ramban (J-K), Apr 21 (PTI) The landslide-hit Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for a second day on Monday, with a senior NHAI official saying the road clearance operation, underway at 20 locations, was likely to take about six days. Hundreds of vehicles were left stranded on the strategic 250-kilometre highway — the only all-weather road […]
