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Global events beyond Centre’s control: CM Omar

Global events beyond Centre’s control: CM Omar

Says no immediate shortage of essentials in JK   Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the developments at the international level remain beyond the control of both the Union government and the people, asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will largely mirror the broader national scenario. He said the Union territory […]

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CS takes stock of LPG, Fuel and Fertilizer position across JK

CS takes stock of LPG, Fuel and Fertilizer position across JK

JAMMU: Amid the prevailing situation in West Asia, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to assess the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory. The meeting, which was also attended by representatives of Oil Marketing Companies, focused on ensuring uninterrupted […]

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Machil-Z-Gali tunnel in JK gets approval

Machil-Z-Gali tunnel in JK gets approval

DPR proposed for inclusion in AWP: Dy CM   Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday announced that a tunnel connecting Machil sector to hinterland at Z-Gali in Kupwara has been sanctioned to provide all weather connectivity to the border residents. Replying to a question raised by National Conference Legislator, Qaysar Jamshaid Lone in […]

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Budget Session of Parliament to reconvene on April 16, likely for three days

New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament will reconvene on April 16 after a brief recess to pass bills to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 so that the women’s reservation law can be implemented at the earliest. Sources said the two Houses will reconvene for three days – April […]

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Bills on decriminalisation of minor business offences, private varsities introduced

LG nod to three bills   Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday introduced two bills in the legislative assembly aimed at decriminalising certain offences to ease doing business and establishing private universities in the Union Territory. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah introduced “a Bill to amend certain enactments, decriminalising and rationalising offences for ease […]

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Will raise Ranjit Sagar Dam issue with Punjab: CM

Will raise Ranjit Sagar Dam issue with Punjab: CM

BJP flags commitment violations   Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he will address the issue of pending commitments related to the Ranjit Sagar Dam with his Punjab counterpart. Abdullah’s statement comes after the BJP raised concerns about alleged violations of the intergovernmental agreement overseeing the project. The Ranjit Sagar Dam, also known […]

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233 illegal structures identified in Jammu since Jan 2025; 61 demolished: Govt

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that a total of 233 illegal commercial and residential structures have been identified in Jammu city in the last 13 months. In reply to a question of BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa in the assembly, the government said the violations pertain to 122 residential structures, 107 commercial […]

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LG hands over job letter to slain police officer’s wife

LG hands over job letter to slain police officer’s wife

Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over a government job letter to the wife of a police sub-inspector, who was killed in a gunfight with gangsters two years ago. The appointment letter under the J-K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme 2022 was given to Alka Sharma, wife of martyr Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma, at the Lok […]

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Enrollment Push Gains Momentum, But Upgrade Freeze Raises Concerns in J&K Schools

Enrollment Push Gains Momentum, But Upgrade Freeze Raises Concerns in J&K Schools

From door-to-door drives to free education incentives, Govt steps up outreach—yet no immediate plan for school upgradation leaves border areas waiting Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Amid growing concerns over declining student enrolment, the Jammu and Kashmir government has rolled out a series of targeted interventions aimed at bringing children back to classrooms and ensuring universal […]

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Over 16,000 kanals of JDA land under encroachment: CM

Jammu: 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 Singh Raina in the assembly, the […]