J&K Police bags highest number of Gallantry Medals on I-Day 2025
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police has secured the highest number of Gallantry Medals in the country on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, with 127 personnel being honoured for their exceptional bravery, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Thursday. According to official figures, out of the total 233 Gallantry Medals announced this year, 152 […]
Three Terror associates held with pistol, other ammunition in north Kashmir’s Handwara
Srinagar: Security forces on Thursday apprehended three terrorist associates at Hajin Kralgund area of North Kashmir’s Handwara. Officials said that a joint team of police, army and CRPF during search operation arrested three terrorist associates. The apprehended terrorist associates have been identified as Mohammad Iqbal Pandith son of Shareef Din Pandith resident if Bunpora Langate, […]
CS assesses CITaG’s roadmap for development, governance
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preliminary roadmap of the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG), aimed at accelerating the economic growth, improving governance and reforming the planning process in Jammu & Kashmir. The presentation, made during the meeting, highlighted significant strides in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), […]
Sakeena Itoo visits Natnosa Handwara
Inspects site for construction of GMC HANDWARA: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Thursday visited Natnosa, Handwara and undertook comprehensive inspection of site identified for construction of Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara. Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; MLA Trehgam, Mir Saifullah; MLA Karnah Javid Ahmad Mirchal; MLA Langate, Sheikh Khursheed; Secretary […]
Har Ghar Tiranga 2025: Divisional Commissioner flags off Maha Tiranga Yatra in Jammu
JAMMU: A large number of people from all walks of life participated in the Maha Tiranga Yatra held in Jammu from Gulshan Ground, PHQ to Hari Singh Park. The Yatra was flagged off by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, in the presence of dignitaries. Member Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLAs Arvind Gupta and Vikram Randhawa, […]
Massive cloudburst in J-K’s Kishtwar; 38 killed, 120 rescued so far
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) A massive cloudburst struck a remote mountain village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 38 people including two CISF personnel, officials said. The death toll could go up as more people are believed to be trapped, officials said, adding that 120 people have been rescued so […]
Kashmir rail link to boost trade & tourism; open new economic possibilities: President Murmu
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Hailing the inauguration of the rail link in Kashmir as a major accomplishment, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said rail connectivity with the Valley will boost trade and tourism in the region and open new economic possibilities. In her address to the nation on the eve of 79th Independency Day, […]
Kishtwar Tragedy: Omar announces cancellation of “At Home” tea party tomorrow
Srinagar, Aug 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said to have decided to cancel the “At Home” tea party on Friday evening. The decision has been taken in wake of the tragedy caused by cloudburst in Kishtwar. In a post on X, Omar Abdullah wrote that they have also decided to cancel the cultural […]
Chief Secretary reviews implementation of IRS in J&K
SRINAGAR, AUG 14: In a decisive step towards strengthening the disaster preparedness and response, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of Incident Response System (IRS) in Jammu and Kashmir. Pertinently, the IRS is a structured and standardized mechanism aimed at replacing the ad-hoc measures with a well-coordinated, accountable […]
Satish Sharma launches Mascot, Logo, Anthem, Jerseys for Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025
SRINAGAR, AUG 14 : Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq, on Thursday released the logo, mascot, anthem, jingle and jerseys for the athletes and support staff, volunteers and officials of the first-ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025. In a historic first, the Khelo […]