Div Com reviews preparations for Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026
SRINAGAR: To ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2026, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with senior officers to assess preparedness and finalize arrangements for the pilgrimage to the Holy Cave. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag, […]
413 of 508 complaints filed by tourists in JK resolved since January: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department Wednesday ruled out any decline in tourist inflow due to harassment or overcharging by service providers, even as it acknowledged that such practices can adversely affect a destination’s image. In a written reply to National Conference legislator Tanvir Sadiq, the department said that while visitor experience and hospitality […]
Overseas job scam busted in Srinagar, accused chargesheeted
Srinagar: The Crime Branch Kashmir’s Special Crime Wing on Wednesday said it has chargesheeted a Doda man for allegedly duping a job seeker on the pretext of arranging overseas employment, taking money and documents but failing to deliver the job. In a statement issued here a spokesperson said the Special Crime Wing, Srinagar of Crime […]
Farooq Abdullah demands immediate restoration of JK’s statehood
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday expressed concern over the delay in restoring statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was eroding public trust in democratic institutions. The prolonged postponement of this constitutional right is “deeply unfortunate”, Abdullah said while interacting with party functionaries here. Abdullah emphasised that the restoration of full statehood, […]
₹3.80 Cr UT subsidy disbursed to 4288 beneficiaries under PM Surya Ghar Yojana: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that ₹3.80 crore has been disbursed as UT subsidy in favour of 4,288 consumers of Kashmir and Jammu Power Distribution Companies under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by legislator Shakti Raj Parihar regarding […]
Budget Session 2026: No structural deficiency or safety concern on Sopore Bye-pass Bridge: Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary Tuesday informed the House that Sopore Byepass Bridge was originally constructed with a rigid Cement Concrete (CC) deck surface to bear heavy structural loads and provide a stable base for traffic movement over a long period of time. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to the Calling Attention Notice […]
Calling Attention Motion: Four ambulances available at SDH Bijbehara: Health Minister
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday informed that the Critical Care Ambulances (CCA) procured under the 108-Emergency Services with World Bank assistance were distributed among various health institutions strictly on the basis of assessed requirement and institutional priority. The Health Minister stated this while replying to a calling attention motion moved […]
Budget Session 2026: J&K has sufficient stock of petroleum products: Satish Sharma
Says deptt monitoring LPG, petrol supply to prevent hoarding, urges public to ignore rumours JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil supply and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma Tuesday informed the House that the Department is maintaining regular monitoring of availability and distribution of LPG and Petroleum products across Jammu and Kashmir. “As per the daily stock position […]
Calling Attention Motion: Four red category units functional in IE Udhampur : Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday informed the House that a total of four units falling under Red category are functional in Industrial Estate (IE) Battal Ballian Udhampur on 51.7 Kanals of land with employment for 172 persons under these units. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved […]
Govt working to ensure reliable water supply in Sonawari
JAMMU: Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that it is actively working to complete the Retrofitting of Water Supply Scheme (WSS) SK Bala under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Dudwan area of Sonawari Constituency. This was informed by Minister for Agriculture Javid Ahmad Dar in the House while replying to Calling Attention Motion […]