Govt approves 18 percent hike in public transport fares from Jan 26
Srinagar, Dec 24: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an 18 percent increase in public transport fares, with effect from January 1, 2026. The decision was taken at a high level meeting chaired by Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, Santosh D. Vaidhya. The meeting was attended by Secretary Transport Avny Lavasa, Acting […]
Cold conditions ease across Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) The cold conditions eased across Kashmir as the minimum temperature rose at most places and settled above the freezing point, officials said on Wednesday. Owing to the overcast night skies after the recent snowfall and rains, the cold conditions eased across Kashmir and the night temperature rose at most places, officials […]
Avalanche warning issued for five districts in JK
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) An avalanche warning was issued in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday in view of the recent heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Union territory, officials said. The low danger avalanche warning has been issued for Doda, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Poonch and Ramban districts. The avalanche is likely […]
Army JCO killed in firing incident in Samba
Jammu, Dec 24 (PTI) A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army died in a firing incident inside a military camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said on Wednesday. The incident occurred late Tuesday night and is under investigation, they said, ruling out any terror angle behind the shooting. “A […]
Uninterrupted electricity supply benefitting 1.25 lakh households in Srinagar: CM Abdullah
Jammu, Dec 24 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that 108 areas in Srinagar are now enjoying round-the-clock, uninterrupted electricity supply, benefitting about 1.25 lakh households. He congratulated the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) for successfully bringing 83 more areas of Srinagar under 24-hour power supply. “Chief Minister today […]
HC dismisses Mehbooba’s PIL on transfer of prisoners from outside jails to JK
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has dismissed a PIL filed by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti seeking transfer of prisoners from outside jails to prisons in J-K. A division bench of the high court, comprising Chief Justice Arun Palli and Justice Rajnesh Oswal, in a 15-page order passed […]
CRPF jawan injured in leopard attack at camp in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) A CRPF jawan was injured after a leopard attacked him at a camp of the paramilitary force in Anantnag district on Wednesday, officials said. The leopard strayed into the CRPF camp in Kapran area of Verinag in south Kashmir while personnel were having breakfast in the mess, they said. The animal […]
Police files chargesheet against Arunachal woman, busts Rs 26 lakh online impersonation scam
Srinagar, Dec 24: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a 26 lakh rupees international online fraud case, unravelling a sophisticated impersonation racket run by an Arunachal Pradesh woman. Officials said the accused allegedly duped a local businessman through fake social media profiles, forged identity documents and a […]
Police arrests key receiver of drone-dropped heroin in Kathua
Jammu, Dec 24 (PTI) Police arrested an alleged drug peddler associated with a Pakistan-based drone-dropped narcotics module in Kathua district, officials said. The accused — identified as Siraj Din alias Saraju — is said to be a chief recipient of drone-dropped heroin from Pakistan, police said. His arrest was made in connection with a case […]
Cabinet approves proposal to upgrade panchayat secretaries’ pay level
Jammu, Dec 24 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet has approved a proposal to upgrade the pay level of panchayat secretaries in the rural development department. The Council of Ministers, which met on Monday in Jammu under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, approved the proposal for up-gradation of the pay level of Panchayat […]