Over 16,000 kanals of JDA land under encroachment: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu, April 2 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that over 16,000 kanals of land under the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) are currently being encroached upon, and that eviction drives are being carried out in a phased and time-bound manner. In response to a question from BJP MLA Dr Narinder […]
CM Omar welcomes PMGSY-I extension, calls it game-changer for remote areas
Srinagar, Apr 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday thanked Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for approving the Union Territory’s proposal to extend the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-I) timeline till March 2027, terming the move a major booster for rural connectivity. In a post on X, the Chief Minister’s Office […]
CM Omar vows to remind Punjab counterpart about commitments on Shahpur Kandi dam project
Jammu, Apr 2: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that he will remind his counterpart from the neighbouring state of Punjab to fulfil the commitments made with the Jammu & Kashmir Government regarding the Shahpur Kandi dam project. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly the Chief Minister said that the 1979 pact signed between the […]
India’s defence exports hit record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 25-26
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India’s annual defence exports touched an all time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking an over 62 per cent growth over the previous fiscal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. The “big jump” in the defence exports reflected the growing “global trust” in India’s […]
Govt exempts critical petrochemical products from customs duty amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The government on Thursday exempted import of critical petrochemical products from customs duty to ensure supply stability and provide relief to consumers of final products amid the crisis in West Asia. The duty exemption, which is valid till June 30, will benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates such […]
Van driver killed in road mishap at Lal Chowk
Srinagar, Apr 2: A 47-year-old school van driver died after crashing his vehicle into a roadside structure near Ghanta Ghar at Lal Chowk here on Thursday morning, officials said. An official said that the driver lost control of the vehicle near Lal Chowk, ramming into a shop front and causing extensive damage to the structure. […]
Census 2027 to be India’s first fully tech-driven exercise: CPCO for J-K, Ladakh
Jammu, April 2 (PTI) Amit Sharma, the Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, outlined the roadmap for Census 2027 in the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration will begin on May 17. This will be India’s first census to be conducted entirely through digital mode, he said […]
Inter-state drug smugglers arrested in Jammu, 10 kg cannabis recovered
Jammu, Apr 2 (PTI) Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city, officials said. The arrests were made during an ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking when a cab carrying the accused was intercepted […]
US forces will ‘finish the job’ in Iran, says Trump; claims ‘swift, decisive, overwhelming victories’ in war
Washington, Apr 2 (AP) President Donald Trump on Wednesday night said US forces will ‘finish the job’ in Iran soon as ‘core strategic objectives are nearing completion’ during his prime-time address. Trump claimed significant progress had been made towards achieving his goals in the war with Iran, which are to destroy the country’s missile production […]
Shreya Singhal assumes charge as Director Information
JAMMU, APR 1: Shreya Singhal, IAS today assumed the charge of Director Information Jammu and Kashmir. After assuming office, the Director held an introductory meet with the senior officers and officials of the DIPR. She emphasized the importance of transparent, timely and people-centric dissemination of information. She highlighted the role of the Information Department as […]