Man dies, his brother injured in road accident at Pattan in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 29: A man died while his brother was injured after a truck collided with their vehicle in north Kashmir’s Pattan area on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the accident occurred at Hyderbeigh when a truck bearing (registration number JK03E 8418), traveling from Srinagar to Baramulla, collided with an Eco vehicle […]
Centre notifies solid waste management rules
New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) The Centre has notified the new Solid Waste Management Rules under which four-stream segregation of solid waste at source has been made mandatory, and clear responsibilities have been defined for bulk waste generators. The four categories for segregation are: wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste and special care waste. Union […]
J&K Republic Day Tableau Secures Second Position at National Level
JAMMU, JAN 28: The Jammu and Kashmir Republic Day Tableau has secured an impressive Second Position at the national level at the Republic Day Parade 2026, marking a significant milestone and a proud moment for the Union Territory. The recognition underscores Jammu and Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage, artistic excellence, and its vibrant traditions showcased on […]
J&K districts excel in Financial Inclusion, Social Security initiatives
JAMMU, JAN 28: The districts of Jammu, Pulwama and Baramulla have emerged as top performers in various financial inclusion and social security schemes being implemented by the Jammu and Kashmir government, showcasing significant progress in expanding the financial access and social security coverage, officials said. The Chief Minister has commended the efforts of district administrations […]
Govt may expand definition of startups: Official
NEW DELHI, Jan 28 (PTI): The government is likely to expand the definition of startups to further strengthen the country’s ecosystem for budding enterprises, an official said on Wednesday. The expanded definition would include deep-tech, cooperatives and allow startups to pivot to deep-tech, the official said. The government has taken a series of measures to […]
Jammu–Srinagar National Highway partially opened for traffic
Srinagar, Jan 28: The 270 kilometre Jammu–Srinagar National Highway was partially opened for traffic on Wednesday, with authorities working to clear vehicles stranded at multiple locations in Qazigund. The highway was closed on Tuesday following heavy snowfall. Officials said that priority is being given to stranded light motor vehicles (LMVs) at various points in Qazigund […]
An able administrator, a consummate political organiser: Omar Abdullah on Ajit Pawar
Jammu, Jan 28 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed grief over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on Wednesday and said he was an able administrator and a consummate political organiser whose loss will be greatly felt. Abdullah recalled his close association with the deceased […]
Economic foundation has grown significantly, citizens’ income increased: President Murmu
New Delhi, Jan 28 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the country’s economic foundation has grown significantly stronger over the past 11 years, and government policies have resulted in higher incomes for citizens. In her address to both Houses of Parliament, the President said that the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement […]
LG Sinha mourns Ajit Pawar’s death in Baramati Plane Crash
Srinagar, Jan 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed profound sorrow over the death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister in Baramati Plane Crash. In a post on X, Office of LG wrote, “It is with shock and deep sadness that I learnt about the untimely demise of Shri Ajit Pawar Ji. He was a […]
Man found dead inside hotel room in Srinagar, probe launched
Srinagar, Jan 28: A man from Uttar Pradesh was found dead inside his hotel room near the Dal Lake in Srinagar late Tuesday might, officials said. An official said that the man was found unconscious inside his room around midnight, and was immediately shifted to SMHS hospital. He said that he was declared dead on […]