ADC Budgam reviews Muharram-ul-Haram arrangements in district
BUDGAM: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Budgam, Mehraj-ud-Din Shah, chaired a meeting of officers from various departments to review the arrangements being put in place for the ensuing holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram. During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the preparations was undertaken to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of Muharram processions and majalis across the […]
Satish Sharma chairs 88th JKRTC board meeting, approves 7th Pay Commission scales for employees
SRINAGAR: Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma, chaired the 88th meeting of Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) at Civil Secretariat, here. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Finance, Shailendra Kumar; Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development, Mandeep Kaur; Secretary Transport Avny Lavasa, and JKRTC Managing Director A.R. War, […]
Policy with intent
The focus of the administration in Jammu and Kashmir these days is fixed entirely on curbing the drug menace besides ensuring a comprehensive rehabilitation policy for those who have fallen victims to the drug menace. In this direction a major step towards strengthening the fight against substance abuse and ensuring long-term recovery of affected individuals, […]
BRICS and the New Geography of Agri-Trade
Dr. M.L. Jat, Dr. Smita Sirohi India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 comes at a moment when agricultural trade is being reshaped beyond tariffs and market access. Climate shocks, food-price volatility, fertiliser disruptions, sustainability standards, digital traceability requirements and the need to keep markets open during crises are now central to the trade agenda. Why agriculture […]
The Fibre Economy: India’s Next Big Global Opportunity
Giriraj Singh India’s relationship with fibre is civilisational, 5,000 years deep, woven into our villages, our traditions, and our collective identity. From the legendary muslins of Mohenjo-daro, celebrated as “woven air”, to the craftsmanship that travelled across continents, fibre has always been the lifeblood of our rural economy. Today, at the cusp of a global […]
Scientific knowledge should be translated into public health action: Lt Guv
Delivers keynote address at Annual Conference of Indian Immunology Society ‘IMMUNOCON-2026’ at Srinagar SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that we need to translate the scientific knowledge into public health action and further strengthen the ability to combat infectious diseases, improve vaccine effectiveness and enhance healthcare delivery. Delivering a key note address […]
Govt Forms Panel to Probe Gulmarg Gondola Malfunction
5-member committee to investigate May 25 incident that left 320 tourists stranded mid-air Panel tasked with fixing responsibility, examining technical lapses and suggesting safeguards Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a five-member committee to investigate the May 25 technical malfunction in the Gulmarg Gondola system that left nearly 320 tourists stranded mid-air […]
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw meets CM Omar Abdullah
Omar seeks enhanced rail connectivity for J&K Urges Vande Bharat halt at Anantnag, increased train services during Srinagar Airport closure in October NEW DELHI: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday and discussed various issues related to the augmentation of rail services in Jammu & Kashmir. […]
LG Sinha reviews preparations for Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3
CRPF DG reviews security arrangements for the pilgrimage Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed preparations for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra, scheduled to begin on July 3. “Today, chaired a high-level review meeting on preparations for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 and directed all departments and security agencies to ensure timely completion […]
People in JK living in peace, those in PoK being killed: Minister Sanjay Seth
Srinagar: Amid reports of unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday said the people in Jammu and Kashmir were living in peace and the region was prospering, while those across the border were being killed. Speaking to reporters here, Seth asked people not to worry about their security, saying […]