Mughal Road to Reopen for Traffic: Officials
Srinagar: Traffic authorities on Thursday ordered the reopening of the 40-kilometer-long Mughal Road for vehicular traffic from Friday, providing a major connectivity boost between the Kashmir Valley and the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. An official said that traffic movement on the National Highway-701A, covering the stretch from Shopian (Km 0.00) to Peer Ki […]
‘COVID medical supply scam’
EOW Kashmir books two people for committing fraud Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Thursday said they have registered a formal case against two Srinagar residents for allegedly orchestrating a major fraud in the procurement of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union Territory of Jammu and […]
Two-storey house linked to NDPS accused attached in Shopian
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached a double-storey residential house worth around Rs 44 lakh, allegedly acquired through illegal drug trade, in Shopian district. “Police have attached a residential house valued at Rs 44.50 lakh belonging to Abdul Rashid Koka, resident of Melhura Zainapora in Shopian,” a spokesman said. The property was […]
Vice President Radhakrishnan arrives in Kashmir on maiden visit
Srinagar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to Kashmir valley during which he will attend the Kashmir University’s 21st convocation, officials said. The Vice President was received by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior officials of the administration and police […]
CM lays foundation for urban development projects in Srinagar, Budgam
Says major push to strengthen drainage, sewage treatment, climate-resilient infrastructure SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday laid the foundation for infrastructure and river conservation projects worth over ₹190 crore across Srinagar and Budgam districts, marking a significant push towards urban transformation and environmental sustainability. Spanning five constituencies, the projects focus on urban beautification, pollution […]
Green Push Gains Ground: J&K Bets on Forests, Wetlands and Climate Planning
Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights restoration of Wular, geo-tagging of forest boundaries and livelihoods for 1,300+ families Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is accelerating its environmental governance and climate-resilience efforts, with forests, wetlands and wildlife conservation emerging as key pillars of development, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. The Survey notes that the forest […]
Fly High
The decision by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approving a Rs 1,677 crore proposal for the expansion and development of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport, aimed at strengthening air connectivity and infrastructure is a welcome step. The decision has come at the right time as Kashmir Valley has been experiencing a huge […]