Omar Abdullah welcomes Nepal polls
Says regime change must be people’s choice Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday welcomed the elections in Nepal, saying the formation of governments must be the choice of the people of the country and not the result of external intervention or aerial bombardment. Abdullah said he had suggested reviewing the FIRs and releasing those […]
Women a driving force behind the progress of society: Sakeena Itoo
Addresses International Women’s Day celebrations at Jammu JAMMU: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Saturday remarked that women are playing a transformative role across all sectors and their contribution towards shaping our society is remarkable. The Minister made these remarks while addressing grand International Women’s Day celebrations at Abhinav Theatre […]
Div Com reviews progress of transit accommodation for migrant employees
Over 4100 flats completed across Kashmir, 680 more to be ready by April 2026 SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, Saturday chaired a meeting to review the progress of construction of transit accommodation for migrant employees across Kashmir division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Relief & Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrant), Chief Engineers of KPDCL, […]
Lt greets women on the eve of International Women’s Day
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has greeted the women of Jammu Kashmir on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, which is being celebrated on 8th March. In his message on this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor has said, “On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I extend my greetings and felicitations to all my sisters […]
Satish Sharma flags off ‘Nasha Mukt’ Motorcycle rally
Pitches for collective fight against drug menace JAMMU: In a significant initiative aimed at spreading awareness against drug abuse and promoting a healthy society, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), IT, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Saturday flagged off a “Nasha Mukt” motorcycle rally from Jourian […]
Div Com chairs Divisional Level PWMC meeting
Directs strict enforcement of Single Use Plastic ban across Kashmir division SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg Saturday chaired a meeting of the Divisional Level Plastic Waste Management Cell (PWMC) in his office chamber, to discuss measures for elimination of Single Use Plastic (SUP) and to address the issue of plastic pollution in the Union […]
Police seizes nine vehicles for illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police in coordination with officials from the Geology and Mining Department, seized nine vehicles and two JCBs in Baramulla, Ganderbal and Shopian, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that in Baramulla, two tractors were found involved in the unauthorized extraction of minerals from the Dargam nallah. Acting promptly, the team seized both vehicles […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Potushai Nadihal Tap line will be observed due to which power supply to Ajas, SK Bala, Bazipora, Nadihal, Guroora, Argam and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 01 PM on 09 March 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Bemina-Fatehkadal […]
LG Sinha hands over job letter to wife of SSF jawan killed in road accident
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday handed over a job letter to the wife of a Special Security Force jawan who lost his life in a road accident here on compassionate grounds, a Lok Bhavan spokesman said. Selection grade constable Lokesh Singh, a resident of Nagrota near Jammu, was part of the security entourage […]
MLAs propose around 8,000 works for 2025-26
5,881 projects worth Rs 22,275 crore included Jammu: Since the formation of the National Conference-led government in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024, as many as 5,881 development works worth Rs 22,275 crore proposed by MLAs during pre-budget discussions for Budget Estimates 2025–26 have been accommodated, officials in the finance department said. Under the Constituency Development […]