Tarigami flags ‘disempowerment’ of JK Assembly
Seeks all-party meet, debate on reservation Jammu: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and MLA M Y Tarigami on Tuesday expressed concern over what he termed the “disempowerment” of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, claiming that, despite receiving a public mandate, elected representatives were finding it difficult to exercise authority. During a discussion on the […]
J&K economy witnessing strong growth momentum: LG Sinha
Says JK recorded 1.78 crore tourist visits in 2025 despite security incidents, natural calamities Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the economy of Jammu and Kashmir has demonstrated encouraging momentum in recent years, with the Union Territory recording an annual nominal growth rate of around 11 per cent in 2024-25. He said […]
CM Omar chairs joint meeting of coalition partners in Jammu
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a joint meeting of legislators from National Conference and its allies here, ahead of the presentation of his government’s budget later this week. Senior CPI(M) leader and MLA M Y Tarigami could not attend the meeting as he was indisposed, while the Congress was represented by its […]
Election process can’t be stalled at behest of individual grievance: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that election process cannot be lightly interdicted or stalled at the behest of an individual grievance. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said in respect of individual grievances, the ultimate and exclusive remedy lies by way of an election petition. The bench delivered its […]
White Knight Corps GOC visits Kishtwar, asks troops to remain mission-ready
Jammu: The General Officer Commanding of the Army’s White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Monday visited Kishtwar district and urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times, officials said. Lt Gen Mishra was accompanied by General Officer Commanding, Counter-Insurgency Force (Delta), Major General A P S Bal, they said. […]
Army inaugurates high-mast tricolour at Rajouri’s Usman Memorial
Jammu: The Army on Monday inaugurated a 62-foot high-mast national flag at the historic Usman Memorial in Jhangar in Rajouri district, as part of the run-up to the Naushera day celebrations, a defence spokesperson said. Naushera Day is celebrated on February 6 at the Jadunath War Memorial to commemorate the victory of India troops in […]