Police sets up QR-based accountability feedback system in Srinagar
Srinagar, Mar 13: Police in Srinagar on Thursday established a QR code-based accountability and feedback system with centres being set up across all police stations in the district. Speaking to reporters during an awareness programme on New Criminal Laws, senior superintendent of police Srinagar Imtiyaz Hussian said that this system will allow residents to share […]
Higher reaches of Kashmir get fresh snowfall, plains lashed by rain
SRINAGAR, Mar 13 (PTI): A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rains lashed the plains on Thursday, officials said. The famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, Gurez in Bandipora, and a few other places received fresh snowfall overnight that continued till morning, they said. They said […]
52 non-locals granted domicile certificates in Beerwah, Budgam
Jammu, Mar 13: The government has confirmed that 52 non-locals have been granted domicile certificates in the Beerwah tehsil of Budgam district, Central Kashmir. This information was disclosed during a legislative session on Thursday in response to queries raised by National Conference (NC) legislators Dr. Shafi Wani and Sakina Itoo during the on-going assembly session. […]
Default in payments puts massive burden on power department: Govt
Jammu, Mar 13: Government departments, industrial units, semi government organisations and private institutions owe hundreds of crores to the Power Development Department on the account of electricity dues, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In response to a query by MLA Sheikh Khursheed, the government revealed shocking figures, with defaulters collectively running up […]
Encroachment along water bodies including Jhelum being removed on priority: Govt
Jammu, Mar 13: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that removal of the encroachment along water bodies including river Jhelum is being given top priority. Replying to question of MLA Mubarak Gul, minister for Jal Shakti Department said that directions have been issued to all field officers to maintain strict watch and vigil […]
Land grabbing: Out of 1,727,241 kanals encroached land, 1,539,662 kanals retrieved in J&K: Govt
Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that of 1,727,241 kanals of encroached land, 1,539,662 kanals have been retrieved. Replying to a question of MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, the minister incharge said that the total state land under the illegal occupation of encroachers in J&K was 1,727,241 kanals and 8 marlas while 1,539,662 […]
Reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir: Rs 2504 Cr liabilities to be transferred to Ladakh: Govt
Jammu, Mar 13: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that liabilities amounting to Rs 2504. 46 crore of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir have to be transferred to Ladakh Union Territory. In a written reply to a question raised by MLA Lolab Qaiser Jamsheed Lone, Minister in-charge, Finance, […]
Dead body recovered from Veshaw Nallah in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar, Mar 13: An unidentified body was recovered from Veshaw Nallah in Mah area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, an official said. He said that an unidentified body has been recovered in Veshaw Nallah at Mah area of Kulgam district. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, police has registered a […]
Weatherman cautions people, says rain, snow to continue in JK till Saturday
Srinagar, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience rain and snow showers until Saturday under the influence of a Western Disturbance, weatherman said on Thursday. An independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif said, “Today, intermittent rain showers are likely to subside by evening or night, providing a brief pause before another spell resumes by […]
Two terror suspects held in north Kashmir’s Bandipora: Army
Srinagar, Mar 13: The Army on Thursday said that it in a joint operation along with police two terror suspects along with arms and ammunition were held at Gandbal- Hajin road in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, the army’s Chinar Corps wrote, “12 Mar 2025, based on specific intelligence input, […]