Signboards in Urdu not removed in Civil Secretariat: Govt
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government said that signboards in Urdu have not been removed from the Civil Secretariat buildings in Jammu and Srinagar, asserting that trilingual nameplates in Urdu, English and Hindi are currently displayed across all official chambers. In a written reply to a question by Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad, the Estates […]
Over 11,600 kg adulterated meat seized, destroyed across J&K since July: Minister
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said that around 11,602 kilograms of suspected rotten and adulterated meat has been seized and destroyed since July 31, 2025, across several districts of the Union Territory. In a written reply, health minister said that to curb the import and sale of substandard, rotten, or […]
CM Omar Abdullah unveils Kashmir Marathon merchandise
SRINAGAR, OCT 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the official merchandise of Kashmir Marathon–2025 at the Royal Springs Golf Course. The merchandise – cap, medal, and racing kit specially designed for the participants of the event was displayed at a brief function with media and officers of tourism department present. On the occasion, the […]
Cabinet approves ToR of 8th pay panel, to benefit 50 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the terms of reference of the 8th Pay Commission, which will benefit 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners and will have implications on the emoluments of the staff of state governments. The recommendations of the Commission, to be headed by former Supreme […]
Chrysanthemum Garden at NMBG a proud initiative of Floriculture Department, say officials
SRINAGAR, OCT 28: The Department of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks, Jammu & Kashmir, clarifies that the newly developed and inaugurated Chrysanthemum Garden at the Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden (NMBG), Srinagar has been entirely conceived, developed, and executed by this Department. The department stated that some reports and social media posts suggesting collaboration with any other […]
J-K cannot appoint Lokayukta due to its UT status: CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR, Oct 28 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Union territory cannot appoint a Lokayukta as only states have the powers to establish the anti-corruption agency. CPI(M) MLA M Y Tarigami had moved a private members’ Bill in the Assembly to establish the Lokayukta in Jammu and Kashmir to […]
Assembly rejects bill seeking recognition of proprietary rights of houses built on govt land illegally
SRINAGAR, Oct 28 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday rejected a private member’s bill seeking to recognise the proprietary rights of houses constructed on government land illegally, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saying such a bill would open floodgates for land grab. The Bill was moved by PDP MLA from Pulwama, Waheed Para. […]
Govt, opposition spar in Assembly over issue of transfers in education department
SRINAGAR, Oct 28 (PTI): Ruckus broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday after BJP MLA from Doda West Shakti Parihar alleged regional discrimination in transfers in the education department. Parihar claimed while transfers in the education department have been affected in Kashmir, “Jammu has been ignored”. This led to a ruckus between […]
Over 2.12 lakh dog-bite cases reported in J&K since 2022: Govt Data
Srinagar, Oct 28: Jammu and Kashmir has reported 2,12,968 dog-bite cases between 2022 and 2025, reflecting the persistent challenge of stray dog attacks across districts. Data revealed during the ongoing Assembly states that sterilization and vaccination drives have been intensified across the Union Territory. From June 2023 to September 2025, a total of 48,998 stray […]
No restrictions on construction around Dal, Nigeen, Khushalsar lakes: J&K Govt
Srinagar, Oct 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government has denied that residents living around Mir Behri Dal Lake, Khushalsar, Gilsar and Nigeen lakes face severe restrictions in constructing residential houses or lack basic facilities. In a written reply to a question by MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the Housing and Urban Development Department said that all permissions […]