J&K earns Rs 2,152 crore from liquor shop auctions in two fiscal years
Jammu, Feb 8 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has generated about Rs 2,152 crore in revenue from the auction of liquor shops over the past two financial years, and has no proposal to open new wine shops during 2026–27, according to official data. As much as Rs 1,03,462.49 lakh was generated in 2023–24, while […]
Army chief reviews counter-terror ops, deliberates on infusion of advanced tech
JAMMU, Feb 8 (PTI): Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has reviewed ongoing counter-terrorism operations and the prevailing security situation during a visit to forward areas here, with deliberations also focussing on the infusion of advanced technologies to further enhance operational capability, the Army said on Sunday. The chief of army staff attended a high-level security […]
Army porter injured in landmine blast along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Feb 7 (PTI) An army porter was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir 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 […]
Amit Shah chairs meeting in Jammu to assess development projects in J-K
Jammu, Feb 7 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of development projects in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on infrastructure development and the implementation of key schemes in the Union territory, officials said. The meeting, which is currently underway at the Lok Bhawan here, […]
NC, BJP legislators engage in war of words over J&K’s ‘special status’
Jammu, Feb 7: The Legislative Assembly on Saturday witnessed a heated exchange between the National Conference and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the “special “status of Jammu & Kashmir. Pandemonium broke out in the House when National Conference MLA Javid Baig was vociferously speaking on the special status. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma countered him […]
CM rules out creation of new administrative units in J&K
Jammu, Feb 7 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the government has no plans to create new administrative units in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-who is also the Minister in charge of Revenue-said that the government has no intention of creating new administrative units […]
Rs 1,534.52 Cr disbursed to PoJK, Chhamb displaced persons: JK govt
Srinagar, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is strengthening disaster management and rehabilitation systems to minimise loss of life, infrastructure, livelihoods and environmental assets, while addressing the socio-economic needs of internally displaced persons. The government said targeted early warning messages are being disseminated through the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) across […]
Govt has adopted zero-tolerance policy on drug abuse: Minister
Jammu, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday told the Legislative Assembly that it has adopted a zero-tolerance policy to tackle drug addiction and illegal trafficking of narcotic and psychotropic substances across the Union Territory. In a written reply to a question by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the Health and Medical Education Department said […]
Rs 61,528 crore invested in J&K road, tunnel projects: Govt
Jammu, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said connectivity has remained a top priority, resulting in the completion and execution of major road infrastructure projects that have significantly improved access and reduced travel time across the Union Territory. The government said expressways, national highways, ring roads, tunnels and bridges have either been […]
School education sector in JK has undergone major transformation: Govt
Jammu, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said the school education sector in the Union Territory has undergone a major transformation in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with a focus on equity, inclusion and quality. The government said literacy in Jammu and Kashmir has risen significantly from 11.03 per […]