Jal Shakti Minister terms public role key to smooth water supply; appeals consumers to clear pending dues
JAMMU, APR 4: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, today informed the Legislative Assembly that the temporary one-day disconnection of water supply in parts of Handwara division was undertaken as part of departmental revenue realization drive aimed at improving the recovery and meeting the prescribed targets. He was replying to a Calling Attention Motion […]
Budget Session concludes in Jammu, Assembly adjourned indefinitely
Jammu, Apr 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned indefinitely as the Budget Session that spanned over two phases concluded here on Saturday. The session had commenced on February 2 in Jammu and continued till February 20 before the House was adjourned for the Ramadan and Eid break. Proceedings resumed on March 27, […]
Location for proposed NLU yet to be finalised: Govt
Jammu, Apr 4: The Jammu and Kashmir government has informed the Legislative Assembly that the location for the proposed National Law University (NLU) is yet to be finalised, even as a 2025 House resolution had unanimously pushed for its establishment in Budgam. Replying to a written query by BJP legislator Yudhvir Sethi, the Minister In-charge […]
Govt approves Karan Nagar, JVC substation upgrades to boost electricity distribution, supply
Jammu, Apr 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has approved the augmentation of two key receiving stations at Karan Nagar and JVC in central Kashmir’s Shalteng area, as part of a broader push to strengthen power infrastructure in the region. In a written reply to a question by Congress MLA Tariq Hameed […]
Canal desilting done under digital monitoring, Nov-Dec not always feasible: Govt
Jammu, Apr 4: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that desilting of gravity-based irrigation canals, crucial for the agriculture and horticulture sectors, cannot be restricted to a fixed November-December window due to possible wet spells, even as it ruled out any fund crunch for the exercise. Responding to a written […]
Ganderbal encounter: NC, Cong MLAs seek judicial enquiry
Jammu, Apr 4: National Conference and Congress MLAs on Saturday demanded a judicial enquiry into the Ganderbal encounter, alleging that an innocent person was killed in a staged gunfight. Raising the issue before the beginning of Question Hour, NC legislators stood up, alleging that an innocent has been killed in staged gunfight in Ganderbal. “It […]
Fresh snowfall shuts Gurez road, 38 trapped vehicles retrieved
Srinagar, Apr 4: Authorities rescued 38 stranded vehicles during a night-long operation on the Bandipora–Gurez road in north Kashmir, which remains closed following heavy snowfall, officials said on Saturday. An official said that the operation was carried out by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) after multiple vehicles were trapped near Razdan Pass due to fresh […]
Cyber Police Jammu disposes of over 1,200 fraud complaints in first 3 months of 2026
Jammu, Apr 4 (PTI) The Cyber Police Station Jammu disposed of 11 cases and over 1,200 cyber fraud-related complaints during the first quarter of 2026, successfully saving around Rs 3.52 crore siphoned off by fraudsters, police said on Saturday. Five accused from different states were also arrested in coordinated operations, marking a significant push against […]
Absconder held after 5 years in minor rape case in Kishtwar
Jammu, Apr 4 (PTI) A man accused of raping a minor from Himachal Pradesh has been arrested by a police team from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district after evading arrest for nearly five years, officials said on Saturday. The accused, Avtar Singh, a resident of Thakrai village, was wanted in connection with an FIR registered […]
Two US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates; at least 1 crew member is missing
Washington, Apr 4 (AP) Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks Friday, with one service member rescued and at least one missing, in a dramatic escalation since the war began nearly five weeks ago. It was the first time US aircraft have been downed in the conflict and came just two days […]