Outstanding Sportsperson Recruitment!: 55% Sports Quota Job Selectees from Jammu, 45% Kashmir
Srinagar, June 17: Amid recurring debates over regional imbalance in Jammu and Kashmir, the selection of outstanding sportspersons for government jobs has produced a near-proportionate regional distribution, with around 55 per cent of the selected candidates belonging to Jammu Division and 45 per cent to Kashmir Division. Officials say the outcome emerged through a merit-based […]
Chief Secy reviews progress of PM Fasal Bima Yojana in J&K
SRINAGAR, JUNE 17: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting of the State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI) to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and related crop insurance schemes across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides ACS, APD was attended by the MD, […]
Statehood BJP’s commitment but will be guided by security situation on ground: LoP Sharma
Srinagar, June 17: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said restoration of statehood is the BJP’s commitment but the process would be guided by the security situation on ground. Addressing a press conference here, Sharma said statehood is a commitment and it will be […]
Two killed in Pahalgam road mishap, several sustain injuries
Srinagar, June 17: At least two persons were killed and several others injured in a road accident in the Aru area of Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday. Officials said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK03C-6737 skidded off the road near Gudkhoom on the Aru–Pahalgam route, resulting in the on-the-spot death of […]
NIA Attaches Property of Arrested Accused in Baramulla
Srinagar, June 17: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached an immovable property belonging to an arrested accused in the Kanispora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Officials said that the attached property belongs to Shaheen Ahmad Lone, son of late Nazir Ahmad Lone, and comprises 7.5 marlas of land under Survey No. 1192 […]
MeT predicts rain, thunderstorms in J&K till June 25
Srinagar, Jun 17: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday forecast generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir over the next several days, even as authorities warned of possible hailstorms and flash floods at isolated vulnerable locations. Director Meteorological Department, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said the weather is likely […]
Over 30 illegal structures demolished as JDA reclaims prime land in Jammu
JAMMU, Jun 17 (PTI): The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) launched a demolition drive near Jammu railway station on Wednesday, clearing over 30 illegal structures and reclaiming encroached land valued at Rs 10 crore, officials said. The early morning action targeted unauthorised commercial units, including dhabas and shops, occupying prime urban land, the officials said. Teams […]
Tourist vehicle skids off road in Tangmarg, few passengers suffer minor injuries
Tangmarg, June 17: A tourist vehicle met with a road accident near the Tangmarg Public Park on Wednesday morning after its brakes reportedly failed, causing panic among passengers and locals alike. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident. Official sources said that a tourist tempo, bearing registration number JK01AV3629, was on its […]
India’s annual defence production surges to Rs 1.78 lakh cr in 2025-26
New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI) India’s annual defence production touched an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. The milestone represents a 15.6 per cent growth over the previous fiscal year’s output of Rs 1.54 lakh crore and a staggering 110 per cent increase […]
Par panel flags continuing exam irregularities, seeks roadmap for reforms
New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI) A parliamentary committee has expressed concern over continuing examination irregularities despite measures taken by the government, and recommended that the Ministry of Education publish a time-bound roadmap for implementing reforms suggested by a high-level panel. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, headed by Rajya Sabha […]