CS Reviews progress of digitization, modernization of land records in J&K
SRINAGAR, MAY 26: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu and Kashmir, with a strong emphasis on ensuring accurate, transparent and technology-driven revenue administration in the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief […]
Drone found in Kathua, security tightened
Jammu, May 26 (PTI) A drone was found in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security agencies to heighten surveillance and launch a probe, officials said on Tuesday. They said the drone was found near Govindsar railway station road in Hatli belt of the district on Monday night. “Last night, we received information that […]
CM Omar Abdullah meets family of murdered minor girl in Budgam
Srinagar, May 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the residence of the 12-year-old girl who was found murdered in Budgam and offered condolences to her family, a day after police arrested the accused man. The girl was found murdered in the Galwanpora area of Budgam district on Sunday, a […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets delegations at Raabita
SRINAGAR, MAY 26: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and held discussions on matters relating to banking, youth development, heritage conservation, and the promotion of art and culture in Jammu and Kashmir. Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank, Amitava Chatterjee, called on the […]
Operation Sheruwali: Fire assault launched on suspected hideouts in Rajouri
JAMMU, May 26 (PTI): Security forces on Tuesday launched a fire assault on specific hideouts and inducted additional troops as the operation to track down terrorists believed to be hiding in the dense forests of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district entered the fourth day, officials said. The assault was launched on suspected hideouts in the […]
Schools in Kashmir to remain closed till Friday on Eid-Ul-Adha eve
Srinagar, May 26: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday announced that all schools in Kashmir region will remain closed from Wednesday to Friday on account of Eid-ul-Adha. Education Minister Sakina Itoo stated that schools will observe a three-day holiday for the occasion. In the meantime, Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in an order […]
Gulmarg Gondola snag: Ropeway to remain closed for two days, say officials
Srinagar, May 25: The Gulmarg Gondola service in the famed winter tourist destination will remain suspended for two days for technical maintenance following a major disruption that left hundreds of tourists stranded mid-air for several hours on Monday, officials said. Managing Director of the Cable Car Corporation, Syed Qamar Sajjad, confirmed the development and said […]
CNG price hiked by Rs 2 per kg
NEW DELHI, May 26 (PTI): CNG price in the national capital was hiked by Rs 2 per kg on Tuesday, the fourth increase in less than two weeks. CNG will now cost Rs 83.09 per kg, according to Indraprastha Gas Ltd. This is the fourth such increase since May 15, taking the cumulative hike to […]
Gulmarg Gondola rescue: DGP announces commendation awards
Srinagar, May 26: Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday announced commendation awards for police and rescue personnel involved in the successful operation to evacuate tourists stranded mid-air after a technical snag halted the Gulmarg Gondola service in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Around 320 tourists were rescued after a joint operation by the police, […]
US military says it carried out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including missile launch sites
Washington, May 26 (AP) The US military said it carried out “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats placing mines, even as President Donald Trump said on social media that negotiations were “proceeding nicely”. The strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”, but the […]