CM lays foundation of modern Automated Testing Station at Nagrota
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday laid the foundation stone for setting up of an Automated Vehicle Testing Station (ATS) at Khanpur, Nagrota, Jammu, marking a significant stride towards strengthening road safety and modernising transport infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister said that the establishment of the state-of-the-art Automated Testing Station will usher […]
CS emphasises on accountability, speed to achieve power sector reforms
Reviews the pace, progress of loss reduction and smart metering works JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday undertook an in-depth review of the reforms being implemented by the Power Development Department (PDD) across Jammu and Kashmir with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening infrastructure and substantially reducing power losses under the Revamped Distribution Sector […]
Dy CM honours 38 Master Craftsmen with UT-Level Artisan Awards
Lauds Artisans as custodians of Heritage SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Tuesday honoured 38 outstanding craftsmen and artisans with the UT-Level Artisan and Weaver Awards–2024 for their exemplary contribution to preserving and innovating Jammu and Kashmir’s celebrated handicraft traditions. The awards conferred by Handicrafts and Handloom Department were presented at a grand ceremony held […]
CS adds J&K’s first ever digital Land Bank to PM Gati Shakti Platform
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday launched the Land Bank layer on the PM Gati Shakti (PMGS) portal in presence of Commissioner Secretary, Forests; Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF); Secretary, Information Technology and other Heads of Departments of the Forest Department. The Deputy Commissioners of all districts participated in the programme through video conferencing […]
J&K Pavilion steals the show at IITF 2025, draws record crowds
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the aegis of the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, presented the region’s vibrant cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 with the theme “EK BHARAT, SHRESHTHA BHARAT”. Union Minister of State for […]
Expedite work execution, ensure quality infrastructure development: Dy CM
Reviews progress on PWD projects under Capex Budget 2025–26 SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Tuesday called for expeditious and quality infrastructure development across Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister, while chairing a high level review meeting at Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, assessed progress on ongoing works being executed under Capex Budget 2025–26 of the […]
Sakeena Itoo conducts comprehensive assessment of Winter Preparedness in south Kashmir
Stresses on timely stocking of medicines, ration, other essential supplies JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Tuesday conducted a comprehensive assessment of winter preparedness of various departments across South Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian, in a virtual meeting held at Civil Secretariat here. During the […]
Nizam-ud-Din chairs Privileges committee meeting
JAMMU: The Committee on Privileges of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly held here on Tuesday at Assembly Complex Jammu to discuss the matter related to constitutional privileges and protocol of Legislators. The meeting was chaired by Committee Chairman, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat and attended by the members of the Committee including Javaid Riyaz (Bedar), Javaid Iqbal […]
Tarigami chairs environment committee meeting
JAMMU: A meeting of the Committee on Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held Tuesday under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, to discuss the environmental issue. Threadbare discussions were held on environment related issues pertaining to illegal Mining, conservation and preservation of wetland areas, rising threats of cancer decease due to […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Ganderbal and recovered contraband substances from his possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established near Wayil Bridge, intercepted a suspicious individual identified as Gulzar Ashraf Khan, son of Mohammad Ashraf Khan, resident of Buderkund Ganderbal. During his personal search, […]