India’s 11-year-long Climate Climb
By: Bhupender Yadav The impacts of anthropogenic climate change are being felt all over the globe. The 6th Assessment report of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has categorically stated that the earth’s temperature in the decade 2011-20 has risen by 1.1 degree Celsius compared to the pre-industrial (1850-1900) levels. At the same time, […]
Rail connectivity will transform business landscape in JK
By: Mohammad Hanief In the heart of the Himalayas, where majestic peaks and verdant valleys frame centuries-old traditions, a quiet revolution is underway. The clatter of wheels on steel tracks—long missing from Kashmir’s economic story—is now emerging as a powerful catalyst for business, trade, and entrepreneurship. With the Indian Railways intensifying efforts to expand and […]
Amarnath Yatra 2025:Div Com, IGP Jammu interact with Civil Society Jammu
Seek cooperation for smooth pilgrimage JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen Tuti, Friday held a meeting with prominent members of the civil society of Jammu to discuss the arrangements and seek their cooperation for smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra (SANJY) 2025, starting on July 2, 2025 from […]
Main Padgampora-Kakapora road macadamised
Locals thank administration, demand focus on interior roads Pulwama: Residents of Padgampora and adjoining areas in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed gratitude to the administration for the macadamisation of the main Padgampora-Kakapora road. However, they have simultaneously urged authorities to address the deteriorated condition of the village’s interior roads, which remain neglected. The main […]
Search operation to track down 3 JeM terrorists continues in Basantgarh
Jammu: A search operation by a joint team of security forces is underway to track down three Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists in a forested area of Udhampur district on Friday, officials said on Friday. A Pakistan-based JeM terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Thursday, and three of his associates remain trapped […]
Police attaches property of notorious drug peddler under NDPS Act
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag attached immovable property of a notorious drug peddler under Section 68-F(1) of the NDPS Act, 1985, a police spokesman said Friday. The attached property, located at Bangidar, Mir Danter, Anantnag, belongs to Parvaiz Ahmad Fashoo, son of Abdul Rashid Fashoo, resident of Boat Colony, Khanabal. He is a habitual offender and […]
Police books three individuals under PSA in Sopore
Srinagar: Police in Sopore booked 03 individuals under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for their continued involvement in activities prejudicial to the security and sovereignty of the Union Territory, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that the individuals have been identified as Irfan Mohiuddin Dar son of Ghulam Mohiuddin Dar, resident of Sangrampora Sopore, […]
Police seizes nine vehicles involved in illegal mining
Srinagar: Police in Handwara seized nine tractors from various locations across Police District Handwara for their involvement in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that acting on specific inputs, police teams from different police stations launched coordinated enforcement drives. During the operations, the vehicles were found transporting minerals […]
CS assesses progress on highway projects across JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting regarding progress on various National Highway projects being executed across J&K. Those who attended the meeting included Principal Secretary, APD; Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Secretary, PWD; CE, R&B (Central Kashmir); CE, R&B (Jammu);CE, Beacon; PD, NHAI; Representatives from NHIDCL and other concerned officers while Deputy […]
J&K Road Accident Victim Fund Rules
Landmark relief provided to road accident victims JAMMU: In a historic and unprecedented step towards providing timely relief to road accident victims, the proactive approach of the Deputy Commissioner Jammu, in coordination with the initiative of the Regional Transport Officer, Jammu and with the cooperation of the Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Jammu and Chief […]
