Ladakh to set up autonomous hill development councils for all 7 districts: Chief Secretary
Leh: In a landmark move to deepen democratic decentralisation in Ladakh, the Union Territory administration on Monday announced an Autonomous Hill Development Council (AHDC) for each of its seven districts, extending the existing framework of elected local self-governance beyond Leh and Kargil. Announcing the decision, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra also said the proposed Union Territory-level […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Khonmoh-SIDCO 1st line/ Balhama line will be observed due to which power supply to Befina, Balhama, Zafran-Colony, Wuyan, Khonmoh Checksangri, JKAP, TCI-Old Cement Plant and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 19 July 2026. Similarly, shutdown […]
Div Com visits SKIMS Soura, reviews Medical Care of Amarnath Yatris
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday visited the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, to review the medical care and treatment being provided to Shri Amarnath Ji Yatris admitted to the hospital with various health issues. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner interacted with the yatris undergoing treatment and enquired about their […]
DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security arrangements in Old City Sgr
Srinagar: DGP Nalin Prabhat, on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of security arrangements in Downtown Srinagar. An official said that the review was carried out in view of restrictions imposed in parts of the city on July 13 for maintenance of law and order. Accompanied by IGP Kashmir V K Birdhi, DIG Central Kashmir and […]
Army pays tribute to Kargil heroes with gun hill expedition in Ladakh
Leh: Army on Monday undertook an expedition to Gun Hill in Ladakh’s Drass sector as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice and professional excellence of the soldiers, particularly the Regiment of Artillery, who played a pivotal role in India’s victory during the 1999 Kargil War, a defence spokesman said. The expedition forms part of the […]
Pak intruder retreats after BSF fires warning shots in Kathua
Jammu, Jul 12 (PTI) A Pakistani intruder retreated across the International Border after Border Security Force personnel fired warning shots when he attempted to enter Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Sunday, officials said. BSF troops observed the intruder’s movement in the Bobiya area of Hiranagar sector this evening and challenged him, […]
Mehbooba Mufti under ‘house arrest’ ahead of Martyrs’ Day
Srinagar, Jul 12 (PTI) Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has been placed under house arrest ahead of Martyrs’ Day observance here, her daughter Iltija Mufti claimed on Sunday. “We have been placed under house arrest on the eve of Martyrs’ Day for reasons best known to JK Police,” Iltija posted on X. July 13 […]
‘Construction mafia ruining fragile Pahalgam,’ says Iltija Mufti
Srinagar, Jul 12 (PTI) Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti on Sunday alleged that a mafia patronised by local lawmakers is building illegal hotels in the ecologically fragile Pahalgam. She said the construction on flood channels and forest land is ill-thought and detrimental to the delicate region. “Haven’t seen Pahalgam in such a mess before. […]
Javed Rana reviews PHE, I&FC functioning in Jammu Division
Stresses uninterrupted water supply, robust flood preparedness JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to assess the functioning of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) departments across Jammu Division. The meeting was […]
MP Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana inspects Bathindi–Sunjwan
Reviews development, civic works JAMMU: Member Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana Saturday conducted an extensive inspection of Ward No. 74 (Bathindi–Sunjwan) and its adjoining localities to review the progress of ongoing development works and assess the status of essential civic infrastructure. He was accompanied by Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Dr. Devansh Yadav. […]