Jammu and Kashmir storm into maiden Ranji Trophy final
Srinagar, Feb 18: Jammu and Kashmir scripted the biggest moment in their cricketing history by qualifying for the Ranji Trophy final for the first time, defeating Bengal by six wickets in a sensational semi-final victory at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground on Wednesday. The historic win was powered by a fiery pace bowling display from […]
Tenders for Mughal road tunnel to follow DPR approval: Govt tells Assembly
Jammu, Feb 18: The Government on Wednesday informed the House that tenders for the proposed Mughal Road Tunnel (Pir-ki-Gali Tunnel) will be invited only after approval of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and requisite statutory clearances. Replying to a question raised by MLA Ch. Mohammad Akram regarding the construction of the Mughal Road Tunnel project, […]
Bandipora records 5.73 sq km increase in forest cover, Govt highlights afforestation efforts
Jammu, Feb 18: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday informed the House that Bandipora Forest Division has recorded an increase of 5.73 square kilometres in forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. Replying to a Question raised by MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat regarding deforestation activities, the Minister In-charge, Forest, […]
IED found on Srinagar-Baramulla highway
SRINAGAR, Feb 18 (PTI): Security forces neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by terrorists on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said here. Security forces noticed a briefcase placed by the roadside at Narbal on the highway at around 7 am, the officials said. The area was cordoned off and […]
Govt examines proposal for new bridge near Convent School, GPO in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 18: The proposal for construction of a new bridge near Convent School and General Post Office (GPO) in Srinagar is presently under examination with the Public Works (R&B) Department, the government informed the House here on Wednesday. Replying to a question raised by MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed regarding the status of the proposed […]
EOW, Kashmir conducts raids in Shopian, Budgam in HDFC Bank fraud case, five employees nabbed
Srinagar, Feb 18: The Economic Offences Wing, Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday said to have arrested five employees of HDFC Bank in connection with a major financial fraud at its Shopian branch, officials said. They said, acting on FIR No. 30/2025, they are carrying out searches across Shopian and Budgam districts as part […]
Rs 400 cr allocated for medical equipment in J&K hospitals, govt cites ‘procedural delays’
Jammu, Feb 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government has informed the legislative assembly that an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made for procurement of medical equipment for hospitals across the Union Territory for 2025-26, while attributing delays in the process to “procedural requirements”. In a written reply to a query raised by legislator […]
Statehood is coming, but not necessarily after consulting CM Omar: LoP Sharma
Jammu, Feb 18: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday asserted that the process for statehood for JK is underway, but sought to distance the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from any claims of consultation with the National Conference (NC) leadership. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly complex, Sharma responded to recent statements by Chief Minister […]
Shankaracharya temple to come up near Vaishno Devi shrine, Lt Guv to lay foundation stone today
Jammu, Feb 18 (PTI) The Shri Shankaracharya temple complex dedicated to Adi Shankaracharya will come up in the Trikuta hills of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the complex on Wednesday. The Trikuta hills are also home to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The […]
Govt passes grants amounting to over Rs 9,680 Cr for various departments
Jammu, Feb 18 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed grants amounting to more than Rs 9,680.03 crore for the agriculture, rural development, cooperatives, election, animal and sheep husbandry, horticulture and fisheries departments in the Union Territory. The House passed grants totalling Rs 45.65 crore for the rural development and panchayati raj department, Rs 2,423.86 […]