JK campaign against drug trafficking : Over 170 cases registered, 202 people held in 50 days
Jammu: In the first 50 days of Jammu and Kashmir’s campaign against drug trafficking, 176 cases were registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and 202 accused persons were arrested or detained, police said on Tuesday. The police’s zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics, backed by intelligence gathering, enforcement measures, community participation and legal […]
Govt shunts out 2 top CBSE officials, orders probe into OSM procurement
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday removed two top CBSE officials following alleged irregularities in the Class 12 digital evaluation system and ordered a probe by a high-powered committee to investigate how the national educational board procured these marking services. Simultaneously, a 17-year-old student from Jharkhand affected by the CBSE’s online marking system, appeared before […]
Govt to replace WPI with Producer Price Index, new series from June 15
New Delhi: The government will phase out the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) over the next five years while simultaneously introducing a more detailed Producer Price Index (PPI), covering output, input and services prices, in a bid to offer a more realistic assessment of inflationary trends in the economy. Speaking with reporters, Praveen Mahto, Principal Economic […]
CM chairs 9th Governing Body meeting of Royal Springs Golf Course
Reviews RSGC development plan, calls for better facilities SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired the 9th Governing Body Meeting of the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) at SKICC, where a comprehensive review of the functioning, infrastructure, finances and future development plans of the premier golfing destination was undertaken. The meeting was attended by […]
CM receives first batch of Hujjaaj at Srinagar Airport
Extends warm welcome to pilgrims returning from the holy pilgrimage SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday received the first batch of Hujjaaj returning from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after performing Haj-2026 at Srinagar International Airport. The first incoming Haj flight landed at Srinagar Airport carrying 144 pilgrims, including 74 men and 70 women. […]
Tourism Industry Jitters as Srinagar Airport Faces Proposed Weekly Shutdown
Two-day runway maintenance plan during peak travel season sparks fears of cancellations, falling arrivals and fresh blow to Kashmir tourism Srinagar: The proposed closure of Srinagar Airport for two days every week between July and September for runway maintenance has triggered concern and anxiety among tourism stakeholders across Kashmir, with industry players warning that […]
Srinagar airport to be shut for fortnight from Oct 1 for repair
Srinagar: The Srinagar International Airport will suspend all flight operations for 15 days from October 1 for crucial runway maintenance, raising alarm bells within tourism industry that fears the shutdown will deal a massive blow to the sector as it directly clashes with the peak Durga Puja holiday season. According to airport officials, a phased […]
CS stresses strengthening AYUSH infrastructure, outreach and wellness tourism in JK
Chairs Governing Body Meeting to approve Action Plan for 2026-27 SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired the Governing Body Meeting of the J&K AYUSH Society under the National AYUSH Mission (NAM), during which the State Annual Action Plan (SAAP) 2026-27 was approved for onward submission to the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The […]
MLA Reasi, PGTI delegation call on CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Reasi, Kuldeep Raj Dubey, Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and discussed various developmental issues and matters related to public welfare in his constituency. During the meeting, the MLA apprised the Chief Minister of several priority concerns and developmental requirements of the Reasi constituency. He also highlighted issues […]
JK Congress protests against price rise
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Tuesday staged a protest in Jammu against the rising prices of essential commodities, fuel, cooking gas and other daily-use items, accusing the BJP-led NDA government of failing to control inflation and provide relief to the people. The protest was led by J&K Congress working president and former minister […]