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BJP spokesman, MLA call on Lt Guv

JAMMU: Surjit Singh Slathia, Member of Legislative Assembly, Samba, Wednesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and projected various issues of public importance of his constituency. Later, Gaurav Gupta, BJP Spokesperson called on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, an official spokesman said.

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ECI launches first of its kind training program for BLAs

JAMMU: In a first, ECI launches training sessions for the Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to strengthen grassroots participation by political parties with around 280 BLAs of 10 recognised political parties from Bihar taking part in the 2-day training programme. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced the training of Booth Level Agents (BLAs) from […]

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Crackdown on Drug Network: Raid conducted in Balole Khad, Gujjar Basti

Samba: In a renewed effort to tackle drug trafficking, police conducted an early morning raid in Balole Khad, Gujjar Basti, under the jurisdiction of Bari Brahmana in District Samba. The operation, led by SDPO Bari Brahmana and SHO, was aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals involved in the local drug network and assailants responsible for […]

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Hajj flights to start from May 4, last batch of pilgrims to leave on May 15

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today directed all the concerned Departments and agencies to work in synergy for making the Hajj-2025 a hassle free and seamless experience for the intending pilgrims. Chairing a high level meeting to review the arrangements made for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, the Divisional Commissioner issued a slew of […]

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Man allegedly dies of medical negligence at CD hospital, investigation taken up: Official

Srinagar: A 44-year-old man from Dalgate area of Srinagar allegedly died of medical negligence at Chest Disease (CD) hospital while the officials said that investigation has been taken up to ascertain the facts in this regard. The family members alleged that Rafiq Ahmad, a resident of Dalgate area complained of chest pain on Wednesday morning […]

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Kashmir records season’s hottest day at 30.4 Celsius

MeT issues ‘Yellow, orange alert’ Srinagar: Meteorological Department (MeT) has issued yellow and orange alerts for the two days, April 18 and 19 (Friday and Saturday) predicting light to moderate rains and snow in Jammu and Kashmir. The forecast was issued amidst Kashmir recording the season’s hottest day on Tuesday with mercury settling at 30.4 […]

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CS for making joint efforts to cultivate land near IB

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, while chairing a joint meeting of Civil administration and Security forces, remarked that joint efforts by the Agriculture Production Department, concerned district administrations and security forces should be made to encourage the farmers to cultivate the land patches between the fence and International Border (IB). The meeting, which was attended […]

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Kashmir IGP reviews security measures in Valley

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Kashmir zone, V K Birdi, on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in the Valley to ensure seamless coordination among various security agencies. Birdi chaired a high-level joint security review meeting at the Police Control Room in Kashmir, a spokesperson said. He said the meeting was attended by senior […]

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Adjournment motions cannot be brought on actions of Central Gov in J&K Assembly: Former LS Secretary General

Says it can be initiated only by opposition Srinagar: Amid growing controversy over the adjournment motion brought by the National Conference-led government regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025—which caused disruptions in the J&K Assembly for three consecutive days—former Lok Sabha Secretary General P. D. T. Achary said that such a motion cannot be brought against […]

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Power sector second highest revenue contributor for JK

Srinagar: In the past four years, Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department has become the second highest revenue contributor for the government. The department in this period has witnessed a 67 percent increase in revenue generation. According to the official figures since Financial Year 2022, amongst the major revenue contributors, the power development department has […]