32474 vacancies in J&K govt departments, only 3727 referred to SSB and PSC: Govt

Jammu, Mar 4: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that there are 32474 vacancies in different departments. In a written response to question of MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who happens to be minister in-charge, General Administration Department informed the House that there are 32474 vacancies […]
President Trump temporarily suspends all military aid to Ukraine

New York/Washington, Mar 4 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has temporarily suspended, with immediate effect, the delivery of all American military aid to Ukraine, just days after an unprecedented showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. A report in The New York Times quoted a senior administration official as saying that Trump […]
BRO conducts inaugural blast for 1.1-km Bhimber Gali Tunnel along Jammu-Poonch NH

JAMMU, Mar 3 (PTI): Authorities on Monday conducted the inaugural blast for building the Bhimber Gali Tunnel as part of the Jammu-Poonch National Highway, with a defence spokesman terming it a significant milestone in the construction of a critical infrastructure project in the Pir Panjal region of Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel, spanning an impressive […]
CM denies any possibility of forging an alliance with BJP

Jammu, Mar 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday ruled out any possibility about the National Conference forging any alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Omar, while replying to a query about a BJP legislator R S Pathania dropping hints about possible NC, BJP alliance said, “We are not talking about any alliance (with […]
Gulmarg to host Khelo India Winter Games from March 9-12, say officials

Srinagar, Mar 3: Gulmarg is set to host the second leg of the 5th Khelo India Winter Games from March 9 to 12 after the event was postponed due to inadequate snow, officials said on Monday. An official said that the event will feature over 300 athletes from across the country, competing in various winter […]
Three persons injured in road mishap at Pattan in north Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 3: At least three persons were injured in a road accident in Pattan area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday. An official said that a road accident occurred at Pattan involving an auto-rickshaw and an IGNIS car, resulting in injuries to three individuals. The injured have been identified as Hilal Ahmad Ganie, […]
J&K High Court issues new guidelines to protect vulnerable witnesses

Srinagar, Mar 3: The Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court has approved updated guidelines for recording the testimony of vulnerable witnesses. The new framework aims to shield witnesses from intimidation and make the legal system more accessible to those facing challenges in testifying. According to a notification issued by the Registrar General, […]
Visually impaired persons cannot be denied opportunity to join judicial services: SC

New Delhi, Mar 3 (PTI) In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Monday held that visually impaired persons cannot be denied opportunity of employment in judicial services. A bench comprising justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan had reserved the judgement on six petitions, including a suo motu (on its own) case, on December […]
Rain, fresh snowfall in Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 3 (PTI) Rains lashed large parts of Kashmir on Monday while the higher reaches received fresh snowfall, bringing down temperatures across the region, officials here said. The precipitation brought down the rainfall deficit from over 80 per cent to 40 per cent, they said. The rainfall started in the early hours of Monday. […]
Government committed to restore statehood to J&K: LG Sinha

Jammu, Mar 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said the government is commitment to fulfilling the long-standing demand of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He made the remarks during his address on the first day of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s budget session in Jammu today. The LG said that the government is dedicated to […]