CS Chairs 4th SEC meeting of DMRR&R
JAMMU, FEB16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today underscored the need for timely and effective relief to disaster-affected families while chairing the 4th meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R). Emphasizing the vulnerability of disaster-hit communities in Jammu & Kashmir, the Chief Secretary observed that […]
Lt Guv orders reopening of 14 tourist sites after security review
SRINAGAR, FEB 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist destinations across the Kashmir and Jammu divisions, a year after they were temporarily closed as part of precautionary security measures. In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, the Lt Governor stated that the decision was taken following a […]
Man killed in road mishap at Poonch
Jammu, Feb 16 : A man was killed after his vehicle met with an accident in the Mandi area of Chikrara in Poonch district on Monday. Officials said that a Maruti Wagnon-R bearing registration number JK12B-6143 lost control near Chikrara, resulting in an accident. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Mohammad Zubair, son of […]
India stands at forefront of AI transformation: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence transformation and its strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility. His remarks came on a day when he is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here. […]
Drug peddler arrested in Budgam
SRINAGAR, Feb 15 (PTI): A drug peddler was arrested and contraband, suspected to be charas, was recovered from his possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said on Sunday. A police spokesperson said that a team at a checkpoint established at Bathar crossing near the Railway Footbridge, intercepted a suspicious individual. The individual has […]
Lt Guv attends Sant Kabir’s Nirvan Diwas commemorative event
JAMMU, FEB 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday has urged the people to harness power for societal transformation and craft a blueprint for a prosperous India that lights the world’s path. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the commemorative event on the occasion of 508th Nirvan Diwas of Sant Kabir, organised by Shiromani Sant […]
Budget shunned populism, bets on capex to power jobs and growth: PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Calling productive spending a hallmark of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the just unveiled Union Budget deliberately avoided short-term populism and instead channelled record capital outlays into infrastructure to drive jobs and sustainable growth. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Modi said his government has used […]
Indian Youth Congress organises half marathon to promote drug-free J&K
Jammu, Feb 15 (PTI) The Indian Youth Congress on Sunday organised a half marathon here for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir, a party spokesperson said. Hundreds of enthusiastic youth from across Jammu completed in 5 km, 10 km and 21 km races after assembling at Maulana Azad Stadium, pledging to stay away from drugs and […]
Ladakh administration committed to students’ welfare: L-G Kavinder Gupta
Jammu, Feb 15 (PTI) Reaffirming the administration’s commitment to student welfare, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday emphasised the pivotal role of educated youth in shaping the Union territory’s future. Addressing the 27th annual day ceremony of the Jammu chapter of All Ladakh Students Welfare Association here, he urged the students to stay connected […]
Bhaderwah–Basohli national highway reopened after recent snowfall
Jammu, Feb 15 (PTI) In a swift and coordinated operation amid extreme weather conditions, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) on Sunday reopened the strategic Bhaderwah–Bani–Basohli national highway, restoring connectivity between Doda and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said. The recent spell of intense snowfall at Chattergala Pass had disrupted vehicular movement […]