Over 200 investors from outside J&K allotted land for setting up business units in UT
Jammu, Mar 16 (PTI) Over 200 investors from outside Jammu and Kashmir have been provided land in the industrial estates to set up their business units in Jammu and Kashmir in the past decade, official data said. The process of land acquisition by outside investors, mostly from Delhi, Haryana and Punjab, marked manifold increase after […]
Mata Vaishno Devi shrine records massive increase in pilgrim donations in 5 years
Jammu, Mar 16 (PTI) Pilgrim donations at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir has gone up to Rs 171.90 crore in Financial Year 2024-25 (till January) from Rs 63.85 crore in 2020-21, according to the temple board. Similarly, the gold offerings at the shrine have also increased from over nine kgs to […]
Two former J-K lawmakers return to PDP
Srinagar, Mar 16 (PTI) Two former Jammu and Kashmir lawmakers returned to the PDP on Sunday, more than four years after quitting the party. Mansoor Hussain Suharwardy is a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA while Yasir Reshi served as an MLC. “Former MLA Mansoor Hussain Suharwardy and MLC Yasir Reshi returned to the PDP […]
30 injured as mini-bus turns turtle in Reasi
Jammu, Mar 16 (PTI) At least 30 passengers, mostly women, were injured when their mini-bus turned turtle on a hilly road in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. Two of the 30 are seriously injured and they have been rushed the Government Medical College Hospital in Jammu. The accident took […]
Wanted for deadly terror attacks in J-K, top LeT commander killed by gunmen in Pakistan
New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, wanted by Indian security agencies for several deadly terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, was eliminated by gunmen in an attack in Pakistan, officials said on Sunday. Zia-ur-Rehman alias Nadeem alias Abu Qatal alias Qatal Sindhi was gunned down in the Jhelum area of Punjab […]
Over 3,000 athletes participate in ‘Run for Fun’ marathon in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 16 (PTI) Over 3,000 athletes took part in the ‘Run for Fun’ marathon organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Police here on Sunday, an official said. The run was flagged off by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed Police, J&K, Anand Jain, from Gulshan Ground here, a police spokesman said. The marathon […]
Par panel recommends single independent drug controller for AYUSH
New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) A parliamentary committee has recommended the consolidation of all AYUSH drug-related standard-setting processes under a single independent drug controller in alignment with the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and its associated rules. To achieve this, the ministry should establish a streamlined and inclusive mechanism that actively involves stakeholders in the […]
National Conference sets up committee to review working of JMC wards ahead of ULB polls
Jammu, Mar 16 (PTI) The National Conference on Sunday announced a 12-member committee to review the working of party units falling under Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) in view of the forthcoming Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir. The committee, which included former legislator Bimla Luthra and provincial president, Youth National Conference, Jammu, […]
Drugs worth Rs 88 crore seized; Amit Shah says no mercy for drug cartels
New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) A massive consignment of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 88 crore was seized and four members of an international drug cartel were arrested in Imphal and Guwahati zones, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. Shah also said the drug haul is a testament to the stellar performance of the […]
Kulgam trio missing case: One more body found, search for third youth underway
Srinagar, Mar 16: Police on Sunday recovered the body of another Gujjar youth, who had gone missing with two others in this south Kashmir District last month. According to the details the dead body of Mohammad Showkat, son of Mohammad Sadiq Bajad, resident of Chata Doonda, Rajouri (currently residing in Chandian Pajan, Qazigund) was found […]
