Postal ballot sent for detained MLA Mehraj Malik, Govt informs High Court
Srinagar, Oct 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the High Court of J&K and Ladakh that necessary arrangements have been made to ensure that detenue Mehraj Malik is able to exercise his vote in Rajya Sabha elections. Appearing before Justice Rajesh Sekhri, Senior Advocate Sunil Sethi, along with Senior Additional Advocate General […]
All options open for by-polls: Tariq Karra, says awaiting directions from party high command
Srinagar, Oct 12: Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hamid Karra on Saturday said that all options are open for the party regarding the Budgam and Nagrota by-polls. In response to a question on whether the Congress will field candidates from both the Budgam and Nagrota seats, Karra, said, “All options are open. I have submitted […]
Govt to crackdown on artificial coloring in apples: Minister Javed Dar
Baramulla, Oct 18: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar on Saturday said strict action to be initiated against those involved in using artificial coloring and substandard pesticides in fruit crops, terming the practices harmful to both the industry and the consumers. Speaking to reporters in […]
CWC Anantnag directs deletion of minor’s video circulated on social media
Anantnag, Oct 18: The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Anantnag has taken strong note of the circulation of a video involving a minor during an event held by Physics Wallah at Anantnag, terming it a violation of the child’s privacy and an act of abuse. In a communiqué, the committee said it had received an application […]
Actively considering cabinet expansion, will take place after bypoll: CM Omar
Srinagar, Oct 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the cabinet expansion would take place once bye-elections are held in Jammu and Kashmir that the candidate for Budgam bypoll would be announced within the next 48 hours. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar over completion of one year in office, the chief Minister said […]
First freight train carrying industrial salt from Gujarat reaches Kashmir
Jammu: The first 21-wagon consignment of industrial salt from Gujarat reached south Kashmir on Friday, adding another milestone in freight transportation for the Jammu division of Northern Railway, officials said. The train, carrying 1,350 tonnes of industrial salt from Kharaghoda Goods Shed in Gujarat, arrived at the Anantnag goods shed in Kashmir, they said. Senior […]
CM Omar Abdullah convenes review meeting of District Kulgam
Reviews progress of development projects, CSS & capex budget implementation at Anantnag KULGAM/ANANTNAG: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of District Kulgam to assess the progress of developmental works under the District CAPEX Budget 2025–26 and Centrally The Chief Minister appreciated the district administration’s effective response during the recent floods and […]
Retired Supreme Court judge to probe September 24 violence in Leh
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday ordered a probe into the September 24 violence in Leh by retired Supreme Court judge B S Chauhan to find out the circumstances leading to the serious law and order situation, police action and the resultant death of four persons. According to an official statement, […]
Tourism Industry Shows Signs of Recovery, Eyes Bright Winter Ahead
After Pahalgam attack dealt a heavy blow to visitor inflow, fresh bookings, new destinations under LG administration’s push rekindle hope Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Months after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left the tourism industry in shock, Kashmir’s travel sector is slowly finding its footing again. With the onset of autumn hues […]
Speaker engages with Media persons in Pre-Assembly session talks
Highlights role of media in fostering informed public discourse on legislative proceedings SRINAGAR: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather Friday interacted with media persons of different News organisations at Assembly Secretariat here to facilitate smooth and efficient coverage of the forthcoming Assembly session. The meeting was attended by Director Information, Nitish […]