Haj pilgrims’ baggage row: CM seeks Union Civil Aviation Minister’s intervention
Seeks timely transportation of Haj pilgrims’ baggage SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has written to Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, seeking urgent intervention to facilitate the timely and concurrent transportation of baggage belonging to Haj pilgrims returning to Jammu and Kashmir from Saudi Arabia. In his communication, the Chief Minister […]
Echoes Beneath the Mountains : NHPC Ignites Work on 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Power Project
First blast at Mohura’s Adit-3 marks a major step in expanding Kashmir’s hydroelectric strength; officials call it a milestone in the Valley’s energy future Srinagar: In a significant stride toward strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s energy infrastructure, NHPC on Monday formally launched major underground excavation works for the ambitious 240 MW Uri-I Stage-II Hydroelectric Project […]
J&K leads UTs in census self-enumeration: Census Official
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir is leading among the Union Territories and ranked eighth among states in the country in the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027, a senior Census official said, adding that over 6.67 lakh households voluntarily have submitted their details through the official portal. He said that 6,67,517 households in Jammu and Kashmir and […]
Jammu railway division earns Rs 66.50 lakh from ticket-checking drive in May
Jammu: Northern Railway’s Jammu Division has earned Rs 66.50 lakh through a special ticket-checking drive conducted across its jurisdiction in May 2026 to curb ticketless and irregular travel and protect railway revenue. According to official figures available till May 31, the division registered 12,693 cases against passengers travelling without tickets or involved in other forms […]
Speaker convenes meeting with Assembly Committee Chairmen
Emphasizes accountability, strict discipline SRINAGAR: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Monday convened a high-level meeting with the Chairmen of various Assembly Committees to apprise them of their functions and outline their core responsibilities for ensuring robust governance. Surjeet Singh Slathia, (Chairman Committee on Public Accounts), Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi (Chairman, […]
CM inaugurates additional accommodation block at Circuit House Church Lane
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday inaugurated the newly constructed additional accommodation block at Circuit House, Church Lane, Srinagar, aimed at enhancing hospitality infrastructure and improving facilities for visiting dignitaries and guests. The project has been executed by the Public Works (R&B) Department under the Capex budget at a cost of ₹781.34 lakh. Deputy Chief […]
Land Hunger must be controlled
From the past four decades or so Kashmir Valley is witnessing a huge change in its land use. Not only have residential areas grown across the length and breadth of the valley, but commercial complexes and structures too have come up along the highways and major towns. This unwanted and unplanned growth has meant that […]
Rising Pollution in JK’s Eco-Fragile Zones
Zayeem-ul-Islam Jammu and Kashmir, blessed with majestic mountains, pristine rivers, dense forests, alpine meadows, and rich biodiversity, is often described as one of the most beautiful regions in the world. However, this natural paradise is increasingly facing a serious environmental challenge. Rising pollution levels in the eco-fragile zones of the region are threatening its delicate […]
Can cannabis prove to be a ‘pot of gold?’
Kanchan Basu Up in the mountains of Kullu, on trails so treacherous you won’t venture on them, a crop is ready to harvest. But it’s no ordinary crop. Far from the police’s eyes, hired hands are busy extracting ‘Charas’ from cannabis plants. By the time the ‘Bhong Season’ gets over in October, they would have […]
Govt creating new opportunities in tourism despite challenges: Satish Sharma
SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Monday highlighted the immense opportunities being created by the government in the tourism sector, stating that Jammu and Kashmir continues to emerge as a promising destination for investment, entrepreneurship and employment despite facing geographical […]