Govt’s responsibility to protect properties, religious shrines of Kashmiri Pandits: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure protection of the properties and religious shrines of displaced Kashmiri Pandits until their safe and dignified return to the valley. Opposing a private member’s bill tabled by National Conference legislator Arjun Singh Raju in the Assembly, Abdullah […]
National Health Mission employees begin sit-in protest, demand pay revision
Srinagar: Employees working under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday began a 48-hour sit-in protest to press for their demands, including the regularisation of their services, pay revision and social security benefits. The 48-hour pan-Union territory protest is being held under the banner of the Jammu and Kashmir National Health […]
Traffic congestion in Anantnag: Govt cites illegal parking, infrastructure constraints
Says Rs 26 Cr road upgrade proposal under review Anantnag: The Government on Wednesday acknowledged persistent traffic congestion in key market areas of Anantnag district, stating that a combination of unauthorized parking, dense urban layout, and infrastructure limitations continues to cause inconvenience to the public. Replying to a question raised by MLA Dr. Bashir Ahmad […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers in Shopian and Sopore and recovered contraband, psychotropic substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that in Shopian, a police team at a checkpoint established at Imamsahib Chowk, noticed a person in suspicious circumstances and tactfully apprehended him. During the search, a Heroine-like substance weighing […]
Calling Attention Motion: Rs 18 cr DPR prepared for protection works on Basholi water bodies: Deputy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, on Wednesday informed the House that Rs. 18 crore DPR has been prepared for protection works on Behani Khad, Sewa river and other local Nallahs in Basholi area of Kathua district. The Deputy Chief Minister said this while replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Legislator Darshan Kumar […]
J&K Election Commissioner reviews panchayat electoral roll revision; targets 100% voter enrolment
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir State Election Commissioner, Shantmanu, Wednesday convened a meeting with the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) and Panchayat Block Electoral Officers (PBEOs) to review the ongoing revision of the Panchayat Electoral Rolls, 2026. The revision process was initiated on 27 March 2026 with the release of the draft […]
Govt realizes over ₹3.83 cr under CA, NPV for Srinagar–Baramulla Highway diversion: Javed Rana
Jammu: An amount of over Rs. 3.83 crore has been realized under Compensatory Afforestation (CA) and Net Present Value (NPV) on account of forest land diversion for the Srinagar–Baramulla National Highway, Minister Javed Rana said. The Minister for Jal, Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana provided the details while replying […]
Water level at Sangam MS rises to 7 feet after recent rains: Minister
Says Govt strengthening flood monitoring, climate resilience measures JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Ahmad Rana Wednesday informed the House that due to persistently low temperatures during winter, the gauge readings at the Sangam monitoring station in the Jhelum River basin remained around one foot for most of the season. The Minister stated this while […]
CEO SSCL Conducts On-Ground Inspection at Lal Chowk
Orders Immediate Redressal of Public Grievances Srinagar: In a proactive move to strengthen civic service delivery and ensure responsive governance, Faz Lul Haseeb, Chief Executive Officer of Srinagar Smart City Limited, conducted a comprehensive on-ground inspection at Lal Chowk, the city’s central commercial hub. During the visit, the CEO engaged directly with traders, shopkeepers, and […]
Assembly Proceedings: Members withdraw bills after assurances from Government, two bills rejected
JAMMU: Several Members Wednesday withdrew their bills after assurances from the Government. Member, Ajaz Ahmad Jan moved a bill which reads “a bill to amend the public men and public servants declaration of assets and other provisions act, 1983 (L.A. Private Members’ Bill No. 30 of 2025)”. Member, Ranbir Singh Pathania also withdrew the bill […]