Assembly Proceedings: CM tables Annual Reports of JKPDCL in LA
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday laid on the Table of the House copies of Annual Reports of Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (JKPDCL) for the year 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 and 2019–20.
Div Com reviews preparations for Chintan Shivir in Srinagar
Emphasizes on inter-departmental coordination for successful conduct of mega event SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the upcoming Chintan Shivir being organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, under the Poshan Abhiyaan Department. The two-day event is expected to witness […]
Fruit vendor stabbed in Srinagar’s Soura, hospitalised
Srinagar: An 18-year-old fruit vendor was injured after being stabbed by another person in the Soura area of Srinagar on Friday, officials said. An official said that the youth sustained injuries after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Jinab Sahib in Soura. He was immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. He has been […]
Forester, guard arrested for taking bribe in Rajouri
Jammu: Two government officials – a forester and a forest guard – were arrested after they were caught red-handed taking a bribe in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said. The two were caught after the ACB laid a trap following a complaint by a local alleging that Forester […]
CJI Surya Kant on maiden Ladakh visit
Will inaugurate courts, engage with troops Leh: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant arrived in Ladakh on Friday on an official visit, marking the first-ever tour of the Union Territory by a sitting CJI, officials said. According to the itinerary, Justice Kant is scheduled to inaugurate district court buildings in Leh and Kargil, and travel […]
Ilegal mining in Shahoora hamlet triggers environmental concerns
Locals demand immediate action Pulwama: The residents of Shahoora hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, comprising several villages, have raised serious concerns over ongoing illegal mining activities, alleging large-scale extraction of soil and sand during nighttime in multiple areas. According to locals, areas including Chakora, Wussura and adjoining villages have become hotspots of unauthorized mining, […]
Police foils illegal timber smuggling bid in Pulwama, two held
Srinagar: Police foiled illegal timber smuggling bid in Pulwama by arresting two accused persons involved in the crime, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that acting on specific and reliable information regarding illegal transportation of forest timber, police laid a naka at Gabalpora to intercept the movement of smugglers operating from Shopian towards Pulwama. […]
Over Rs 60 Cr unutilised under Smart City Mission in J&K: Govt
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Smart City Mission (SCM) remains incomplete in the Union Territory, with funds totaling over Rs 60 crore lying unutilized across the two capital cities. In a written reply to a question raised by National Conference legislator Ali Mohammad. Sagar, the Chief […]
Handicrafts & Handloom Dept Kmr to introduce SEM-based testing at Pashmina Lab
Major step towards precise fibre analysis, say experts SRINAGAR: In a major boost to position the Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) as a centre of excellence in fibre analysis, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has procured a high-end Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This initiative aims to achieve global standards in GI […]
CM unveils Jammu Marathon Expo at Gandhi Nagar
Says our endeavour is to integrate wellness, sports events in our tourism packages JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday inaugurated the Jammu Marathon–2026 Expo at Dussehra Ground, Gandhi Nagar. The Chief Minister formally opened the exposition by cutting a ceremonial ribbon, followed by the launch of a signature campaign. The expo marks the final phase […]