16 Water Supply Schemes approved for Khawas block under JJM: Javed Rana
Jammu: The villages of Khawas Block, including Kanthol and Marutha in Budhal Constituency, are being covered under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to ensure provision of safe and adequate drinking water. Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana informed this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Javid Iqbal in the Legislative Assembly on […]
Indo-US trade deal in our nation’s favour: Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta
Jammu: The recent Indo-US deal is in India’s interest, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Saturday, asserting that the pact will benefit the people and help the BJP-led government focus more on its goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. He also condemned the bombing of a mosque by terrorists in Pakistan and said, “The […]
Govt to examine creation of R&B sub-division for Ajas: Deputy CM
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday informed the House that the government will examine the suggestion for creation of R&B sub-division for Ajas area in Bandipora district. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator Hilal Akbar Lone in the House today regarding establishment of R&B Sub-division. He said […]
J&K Bank celebrates 77th Republic Day with patriotic fervour
Economic self-reliance is both a national imperative and a moral responsibility: MD & CEO JAMMU: As part of countrywide festivities, J&K Bank celebrated the 77th Republic Day with great fervour across its areas of operations. MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee unfurled the national tricolour during the main function held at the Bank’s Jammu Divisional Office, […]
Global diversification, strong domestic fundamentals key for investors in 2026: Experts
Kolkata: Market experts on Wednesday advised investors to focus on global diversification alongside India’s strengthening domestic fundamentals while planning their portfolios for 2026, citing currency depreciation risks and a structurally improving Indian economy. Speaking at a session titled ‘Where to Invest in 2026’ organised by the Merchant’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), experts highlighted […]
Indigo cancels 50 flights at various airports on Tuesday
Mumbai: Domestic carrier IndiGo, which is being probed for massive operational disruption earlier this month, cancelled around 50 flights on Tuesday, according to the airline’s website. The flights have been cancelled from across airports, including Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi, Pune, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Indore, and Patna, among others. The airline, however, did not provide any reason for […]
Rana reviews key infrastructure, administrative issues in Pir Panjal
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Tuesday reviewed key infrastructure and administrative matters pertaining to Peer Panjal with a focus on accelerating development and improving governance mechanisms in the region. The review was conducted during a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here, attended by Chief Secretary, […]
Paddy procurement hits record high of 4.47 lakh quintals in Jammu
Jammu, Dec 21 (PTI) Paddy procurement in the Jammu region has reached 4.47 lakh quintals during the ongoing Kharif marketing season, the highest ever in the region, an official said on Sunday. The procurement has surpassed the previous peak of 4.05 lakh quintals achieved during the 2021–22 Kharif marketing season, marking a significant rise in […]
Div Com Inaugurates Pheran Day, Jashn-e-Chilai-Kalan at Kashmir Haat
Advises public to adhere to Fire Prevention Advisory issued by Admin SRINAGAR: To mark the commencement of Chilai-e-Kalan, the Handicrafts & Handloom Department organized Pheran Day with much fanfare at Kashmir Haat, Srinagar, celebrating the traditional winter attire of Kashmir. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, inaugurated the Pheran Day and Jashn-e-Chilai-Kalan, symbolizing the beginning of […]
CS takes stock of implementation of RERA Act in JK
Calls for Stronger Enforcement and Inter-Departmental Coordination JAMMU: Chief Secretary Monday reviewed the implementation status of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 in Jammu & Kashmir during a detailed meeting of Jammu & Kashmir Real Estate Regulatory Authority (JKRERA). The meeting was attended by Chairperson, J&K RERA, Satish Chandra; Secretary, Rural Development Department; […]