Budget Session: CM says proposal under examination to notify new tourism-worthy areas
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the Government is examining a proposal for the notification of new tourism-worthy areas in Jammu & Kashmir, including several locations in District Doda. Replying to a question raised by MLA Doda West, Shakti Raj Parihar, during the Question Hour of the ongoing Budget Session of the […]
ACB traps Jal Shakti Executive Engineer while accepting bribe in Awantipora
Srinagar; The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday apprehended an Executive Engineer of the Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division in South Awantipora while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹12,000, officials said. The accused official was identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, a resident of Daf Pora in Budgam. A spokesperson for the […]
Programme on drug abuse held at Town Hall Bandipora
Srinagar: An important IEC programme on drug abuse was held at Town Hall Bandipora to address the growing threat of substance addiction that is silently consuming the youth and shaking the moral strength of society. The gathering reflected serious concern over a crisis that has begun to damage families, destroy futures, and weaken the social […]
3,192 low-enrolment schools in JK, over 1,700 closed/merged since 2019: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that as many as 3,192 schools across the Union territory have reported less than 10 or zero enrolment since 2022, with 2,518 teachers posted in them. In a written reply to a question by BJP MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania in the Assembly, Education Minister Sakina Itoo […]
Property of LeT terrorist attached in Reasi
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday attached the immovable property of a terrorist associate linked with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit in Reasi district, an official said. The attachment proceedings under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against the accused, Mohd Qasim, were part of the drive to dismantle the terror eco-system, […]
House attached in Shopian under NDPS Act in crackdown on drug trade
Srinagar: Police in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday attached a residential property under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug-related activities, an officer said. The house belonged to Mushtaq Ahmad Khanday, a resident of Barbugh Imamsahib, and was allegedly acquired using proceeds from […]
7 killed, 5 injured after multiple avalanches near Zojila pass
Srinagar: Seven people were killed and five others injured after multiple avalanches hit the Srinagar-Leh national highway on Friday, officials said. The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon, leaving several vehicles trapped under the debris, they said. The officials said a rescue operation was immediately launched after the incident […]
Excise duty cut: Lt Guv hails PM’s historic decision
Says move will insulate households from supply disruptions JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday hailed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his historic decision to insulate households from supply disruptions triggered by the West Asia crisis. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Prioritizing citizen welfare, Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi […]
LA Speaker calls for comprehensive law to combat Fake News, Misinformation
JAMMU: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday emphasized on the urgent need for framing a comprehensive legal framework to effectively tackle the growing challenge of fake news and misinformation across Jammu and Kashmir. The Speaker made these remarks while speaking during Short Duration Discussion held in […]
Omar Abdullah says Iran war ‘unjust and illegal’, asks PM to intervene
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the “unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran” and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. He made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after several National Conference MLAs pressed […]