Winter break upto 8th class from Dec-01: Minister
Srinagar, Nov 24: The government Monday said that the winter vacations upto 8th standard will commence from December-01 for the winter zone of Kashmir division. It also said that the vacations for other classes’ upto 12th standard will be from the second week of December. Education Minister, Sakina Itoo said, “The proposal for winter vacation […]
No proposal to hike electricity tariff in JK: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Nov 24 (PTI) There is no proposal to hike electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday, junking reports of imposition of a 20 per cent surcharge on the base power tariff for consumption during designated peak hours in the Valley. “No electricity hike is proposed, and I do […]
ED attaches property worth Rs 1 Cr in Jammu in money laundering case
Srinagar, Nov 24: Directorate of Enforcement, Jammu has attached an immovable property worth Rs 1 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. According to a statement issued here the agency said that the provisionally attached property comprises industrial land at Panipat, Haryana of M/s Vidit Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Sirmour, HP. The statement […]
Jammu & Kashmir Day inaugurated at IITF 2025, celebrating heritage, entrepreneurial spirit
NEW DELHI, NOV 24: The Jammu & Kashmir Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 was abuzz with excitement as it celebrated Jammu & Kashmir Day in style. The event was graced by esteemed guests and featured captivating cultural performances that showcased the region’s rich heritage . The festivities at the Pavilion […]
PM Modi, HM Shah want J&K to become mineral state, says Union Minister Reddy
Jammu, Nov 24: Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah want Jammu and Kashmir to become a “mineral state.” Talking to reporters on his arrival in Jammu for e-auction of Limestone mineral blocks in J&K, Reddy, said, “This limestone […]
Srinagar records season’s coldest night at -3.2 deg C
Srinagar, Nov 24 (PTI) Kashmir is in the grip of an intense cold wave as the minimum temperature across the Valley dipped several degrees below the freezing point, with Srinagar experiencing the coldest night of this winter, officials said on Monday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, the coldest night of this […]
Mobile users may be held liable for misuse of SIMs issued in their name: DoT
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) Mobile subscribers may be held liable if a SIM card procured in their name is found to have been misused for cyber fraud or other illegal activities, an official statement said on Monday. The Department of Telecom (DoT) in the statement advised citizens to be cautious and avoid using mobile […]
CS reviews preparedness for Constitution Day celebrations across J&K
JAMMU, NOV 24: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the grand celebration of Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) across J&K. The upcoming events on November 26, 2025, mark the culmination of the year-long commemorations of the 75th Year of adoption of the Constitution of India. The meeting besides Principal […]
J&K set to confer UT Artisan Awards in Handicrafts & Handloom sector
SRINAGAR, NOV 24: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department is all set to confer the annual UT Artisan Awards for the year 2024 amongst the selected craft-persons, who have kept the famed handicrafts legacy alive in Jammu & Kashmir. Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who is also Minister In-Charge Industries & Commerce, shall distribute the […]
Lieutenant Governor visits JKP’s Commando Training Centre at Sunjwan, Jammu
Jammu, Nov 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir Police at Sunjwan, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor reviewed the training programme on various specialized modules and other activities conducted during the training courses. He was briefed on the operational preparedness, specialised counter-terror and tactical training to the […]