Lt Guv Sinha speaks to Farooq Abdullah
Assures thorough investigation into attack Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday spoke to former chief minister Farooq Abdullah following the attack on him at a wedding function and assured him that a thorough investigation would be conducted. Abdullah (88) had a narrow escape when a gunman opened fire at him from behind while […]
Peace in JK has come at a price: Lt Guv
Says peace was secured through the sacrifices of JK Police, Army and CAPFs JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the peace we enjoy today, the peace that lets families gather, athletes compete, and communities thrive, did not come without a price. “This peace was secured through the sacrifices of the J&K Police, […]
Lt Guv, CM greet people on Jumat-ul-Vida
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, which will be celebrated tomorrow on March 13. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, “On the auspicious occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to all. I pray for the health, happiness, and […]
Holiday for Jumat-ul-Vida to be observed today
Srinagar: The Government on Thursday preponed the holiday on account of Jumat-ul-Vida to March 13 (Friday) instead of the earlier notified date of March 20. According to Government Order, the decision has been taken in partial modification of Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025 and Government Order No. 1895-JK(GAD) of 2025, both issued on December […]
Fuel panic spreads: Queues at pumps, LPG outlets while govt denies shortage
New Delhi: People queued up at petrol stations and domestic LPG outlets amid panic buying across the country over a perceived paucity of fuel, even as the government told Parliament on Thursday that there was no shortage of petrol, diesel and kerosene due to the West Asia crisis and it was not the time for […]
LPG Crisis: Consumers struggle to book cylinders across Kashmir
Helplines remain busy, dealers cite supply disruptions Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: An emerging shortage of domestic LPG cylinders has begun to trouble households across Kashmir, with consumers complaining that booking numbers remain constantly busy and deliveries are getting delayed, triggering frustration among residents already grappling with rising living costs. Across Srinagar and several districts of […]
CM reviews progress of works under SASCI
Emphasizes faster fund utilization, timely completion of projects JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday chaired a meeting to review the progress of projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The review focused on the progress of works, reforms and opportunities, covering a wide spectrum of projects being executed by […]
Ease of Doing Business reforms
Economies the world over are focussing on attracting investors to start businesses and propel growth in the regions that have so far evaded a healthy expansion of industries. Jammu and Kashmir too is one such region that has so far not been able to attract the growth of industrial sector that would have over time […]