Added on February 8, 2026
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Mendhar/Jammu: An army porter was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Saturday, officials said. Zulufqar Ahmad (24), a resident of Slotri-Patiya village, was injured when he accidentally stepped on a landmine in a forward area in Mankote sector at around 2.10 pm, the officials said. As […]
Added on February 8, 2026
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Kargil/Jammu: The Indian Air Force on Saturday commenced air courier service for the winter season, ensuring air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh cold months. The people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh face challenges in the winter due to the closure of roads after snowfall. On the first day of operations, […]
Added on February 8, 2026
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Srinagar: Police have arrested a man in Gandebal district on charges of cheating investors by allegedly offering them government or disputed land for sale. The accused, Javid Ahmad Gojree, was posing as a land broker and cheating innocent people by falsely presenting disputed and government land as his private property, a spokesperson said. He allegedly […]
Added on February 8, 2026
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SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 KV D/C Delina-Sheeri LJHP line will be observed due to which power supply to Short Delina, DIC, New DIC, Old Army, Main Bazar, Ushkara, PHE, Sangri, Microwave, Kanlibagh, GMC, Old Town, Baramulla, Kanil Bagh, Drangbal, Sheeri, Boniyar, Trikanjan, Limber, Nowshera, JNV, Peernia, MES, […]
Added on February 7, 2026
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Budget focuses on major push for healthcare, horticulture, rural development, digital governance and youth employment Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced a slew of welfare, infrastructure and governance initiatives aimed at boosting social justice, inclusive growth and targeted relief for vulnerable sections of society. While presenting the Rs 1.27 lakh crore budget […]
Added on February 7, 2026
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Says multi-sector reforms needed Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said there is no “magic wand” to make the UT economically self-reliant, stressing that sustained multi-sector interventions are required to strengthen its financial position. Addressing a post-budget press conference here, Abdullah said the government is working to improve Jammu and Kashmir’s economic standing […]
Added on February 7, 2026
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LoP terms it ‘NC-centric’, Lone says ‘drafted by bureaucrats’, Parra dismisses it ‘vague’, BJP MLAs call it ‘fraud’ & ‘old wine in new bottle’ Jammu: Leaders across the opposition spectrum on Friday slammed the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Budget, calling it “hopeless, bureaucratic and anti-people”, while alleging that it ignores unemployment, daily wagers […]
Added on February 7, 2026
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Army chief, top brass in attendance Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday chaired a security review meeting here with Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and senior officials from the security establishment in attendance, to assess the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The meeting assumes significance amid stepped up […]
Added on February 7, 2026
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Assess operational preparedness Jammu: Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Friday visited the headquarters of White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, here and assessed the operational preparedness in the region. Gen Dwivedi also pinned Station House Officer of Majalta Sub-inspector Abdul Satar Choudhary with a commendation disc at a ceremony for his […]
Added on February 7, 2026
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Tourism key pillar of J&K economy, says CM Jammu: The tourism industry is a key pillar of economic growth and livelihood generation in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday, while announcing measures to promote sustainable tourism, pilgrimage infrastructure and cultural preservation in the annual budget for 2026-27. Presenting the budget […]
