Eight administrative secretaries named in GAD’s May 2026 roster for Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued a roster of administrative secretaries for the Civil Secretariat here for May 2026, an official order said on Monday. The General Administration Department (GAD) has scheduled senior officers to remain available at the secretariat on a rotational basis during the summer session to ensure smooth functioning of […]
No internal differences in NC, only ‘baseless rumours’: Minister Javid Dar
Sopore : Jammu and Kashmir Minister, Javid Ahmad Dar on Monday dismissed talk of internal differences in the National Conference (NC), calling it “baseless rumours”. “There are no differences. Why would you pay attention to rumours? Everything is alright,” Dar told reporters on the sidelines of a private function in Sopore as per KNS. His […]
Speaker receives rousing welcome from staff on re-opening of Assembly Secretariat
SRINAGAR: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was accorded a rousing welcome by the staff on the first day of the re-opening of the Assembly Secretariat in the summer capital. On his arrival, the Speaker interacted with the officers and staff members, enquiring about their presence and overall well-being. He appreciated their dedication and emphasized […]
‘Zero Tolerance’: LG Launches Major Campaign Against Drugs, Narco-Terror
Thousands marched together, sending a clear message to defeat drug addiction and narco-terrorism. People’s movement carries promise of a future where J&K stands free from the grip of drugs: LG Lieutenant Governor called upon people to come together to build a Jammu Kashmir, where no child is lost to drugs, no family is broken by […]
Bridge collapse in Jammu: Three bodies, one injured pulled out from rubble, probe ordered
Jammu: Rescue workers pulled out three bodies and an injured person from the debris of a partially collapsed old bridge during a 12-hour search operation on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Saturday. One injured worker was rescued on Friday, shortly after a portion of the bridge collapsed in the Thuther area of Bantalab. […]
CM orders inquiry in Bantalab bridge collapse, expresses grief
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three workers in a bridge collapse incident at Bantalab on the outskirts of Jammu city. In a message of condolence, the Chief Minister extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also […]
Jammu-Srinagar direct Vande Bharat Express begins commercial operation
Jammu: Amid much fanfare, the commercial operation of the first direct Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar commenced on Saturday, two days after its inauguration by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The train with 20 coaches will operate six days a week barring Tuesdays, and reduce the travel time between the two destinations to less […]
Test alert shows up on mobile phones
Feature to be used by govt during emergencies: Officials Srinagar: Mobile phone users in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday received an emergency alert on their cellphones with a loud beep as India tested its nationwide emergency alert system, officials said. Mobile phone users in the Union territory were surprised on Saturday morning as their […]
Security beefed up in Srinagar for LG-led mega anti-drug Padyatra
QRTs, emergency units deployed strategically Health, fire, disaster response teams on standby Srinagar: With the Padyatra led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha set to take place on Sunday, Srinagar has been fully decked up, while security has been significantly beefed up, with a coordinated effort ensuring foolproof arrangements across the city. The march, part of […]