New J-K Assembly complex to be ready by Oct 2027, says Dy CM Choudhary
Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Monday inspected the ongoing construction of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly complex and said the project is slated for completion by October next year. Being built at a cost of Rs 113 crore, the complex will be equipped with modern facilities modelled after the […]
White Knight Corps GOC reviews counter insurgency grid in Kishtwar
Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) The General Officer Commanding of the Army’s White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Monday visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district and reviewed the counter-terrorism grid and operational preparedness of the troops. He urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times. “The GOC, White Knight Corps, […]
Doctor among 9 held as police expose Rs 209 Cr investment scam
Srinagar, Feb 16 : In one of the biggest financial frauds busted in the region recently, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has unearthed a massive fake online investment scam in Ganderbal district, with the amount involved so far pegged at Rs 209 crore and expected to cross Rs 400 crore after complete verification. Nine persons, […]
CS Chairs 4th SEC meeting of DMRR&R
JAMMU, FEB16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today underscored the need for timely and effective relief to disaster-affected families while chairing the 4th meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R). Emphasizing the vulnerability of disaster-hit communities in Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary observed that […]
Lt Guv orders reopening of 14 tourist sites after security review
SRINAGAR, FEB 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist destinations across the Kashmir and Jammu divisions, a year after they were temporarily closed as part of precautionary security measures. In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, the Lt Governor stated that the decision was taken following a […]
Man killed in road mishap at Poonch
Jammu, Feb 16 : A man was killed after his vehicle met with an accident in the Mandi area of Chikrara in Poonch district on Monday. Officials said that a Maruti Wagnon-R bearing registration number JK12B-6143 lost control near Chikrara, resulting in an accident. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Mohammad Zubair, son of […]
India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and its strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility. His remarks came on a day when he is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here. […]
Drug peddler arrested in Budgam
SRINAGAR, Feb 15 (PTI): A drug peddler was arrested and contraband, suspected to be charas, was recovered from his possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said on Sunday. A police spokesperson said that a team at a checkpoint established at Bathar crossing near the Railway Footbridge, intercepted a suspicious individual. The individual has […]
Lt Guv attends Sant Kabir’s Nirvan Diwas commemorative event
JAMMU, FEB 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday has urged the people to harness power for societal transformation and craft a blueprint for a prosperous India that lights the world’s path. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the commemorative event on the occasion of 508th Nirvan Diwas of Sant Kabir, organised by Shiromani Sant […]
Budget shunned populism, bets on capex to power jobs and growth: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Calling productive spending a hallmark of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the just unveiled Union Budget deliberately avoided short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi said his government has used […]