Jailed MP Engineer Rashid’s father dies aged 85
SRINAGAR, May 18 (PTI): The father of jailed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, died at a hospital in Delhi on Monday. He was 85. “Haji Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, father of Member of Parliament, Baramulla, Engineer Rashid, is no more,” Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said here. […]
Census 2027: Lieutenant Governor completes his self-enumeration
SRINAGAR, MAY 17: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha completed his self-enumeration today, marking the beginning of the House listing and Housing Census (HLO) operations in the UT of Jammu Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor said that census 2027 assumes historic significance as it is India’s first fully digital and paperless Census integrating advanced digital technologies, mobile-based data […]
Keeping Tradition Alive: Hundreds attend centuries-old Panzath Festival in south Kashmir
ANANTNAG, May 17: Hundreds of people from multiple villages in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday participated in the centuries-old Panzath festival, a traditional community event centered around cleaning freshwater springs that supply drinking water and irrigate agricultural land across the region. The annual festival, locally known for collective fish-catching activities, was observed at the […]
Govt withholds salaries of ACDs over poor MGNREGA performance
SRINAGAR, MAY 17: The government of Jammu and Kashmir withheld the salaries of four Additional District Programme Coordinators (ADPCs)/Assistant Commissioners Development (ACDs) over poor performance in implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act during the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27. According to the order issued by the Secretary, Rural Development […]
BOPEE conducts Common Entrance Test for GNM/ANM Courses 2026
SRINAGAR, MAY 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (J&K BOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for GNM/ANM Courses-2026 for the academic session 2026-27 at the designated Centres within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In Kashmir division, the test was conducted at Amar Singh College, KGP Gogjibagh and […]
PM Modi leaves for Sweden after Netherlands visit boosts strategic ties
The Hague, May 17 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Sweden on Sunday after concluding a two-day visit to the Netherlands, during which he inked 17 agreements to boost cooperation in defence, critical minerals and other key sectors. During the visit, Modi held bilateral talks with his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten on Saturday. Both […]
Women of J&K emerging as drivers of India’s future: Jitendra Singh
Srinagar, May 17: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday said the women of Jammu and Kashmir are emerging as a powerful force in India’s development journey, asserting that the region’s daughters are excelling in education, civil services and leadership roles. Addressing the National Commission for Women’s “Power Dialogue on Women” programme in Jammu and […]
India trashes allegations on declining minority rights, media freedom
The Hague, May 17 (PTI) India has flatly rejected allegations of declining media freedom and erosion of religious and minority rights, asserting that the country is a “vibrant democracy” that guarantees free speech to all. The remarks were made by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, in response to questions about […]
Police intensifies anti-narcotics drive, arrests alleged drug peddler in Anantnag
Srinagar, May 17 (PTI) Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered over 100 grams of charas from his possession as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics across the district, officials said. “Anantnag Police continues crackdown on drug peddlers. During naka checking at Tulkhan Crossing, Bijbehara, […]
Minister Satish Sharma promises action on jobs, drugs, civic issues
Srinagar, May 17: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Transport, Food, Civil Supplies and Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, on Sunday said coordination between the Centre and the Union Territory government was important to streamline governance and address public issues, while asserting that the administration was committed to tackling drug addiction and unemployment. Sharma said […]