Holiday for Jumat-ul-Vida to be observed today
Srinagar: The Government on Thursday preponed the holiday on account of Jumat-ul-Vida to March 13 (Friday) instead of the earlier notified date of March 20. According to Government Order, the decision has been taken in partial modification of Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025 and Government Order No. 1895-JK(GAD) of 2025, both issued on December […]
Govt’s vision is to position JK as a hub of quality higher education, research excellence: Sakeena Itoo
Reviews academic activities, research initiatives, institutional development of Universities JAMMU: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Thursday remarked that the Government is committed to strengthen higher education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting thatt our vision is to position J&K as a hub of quality higher education and research excellence. […]
CS assesses roadmap for establishment of future-ready IT Parks in JK
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday reviewed a comprehensive roadmap for establishing future-ready IT Parks in Jammu and Kashmir in a phased manner, aimed at strengthening the Union Territory’s technology ecosystem, creating employment opportunities and building institutional capacity to meet future technological challenges. Those who were present includes Secretary, IT; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; CEO, JaKeGA […]
Dy CM lays foundation stone for slab over Nallah, Bathindi
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Thursday laid the foundation stone for construction of a slab over the Nallah near Mecca Chowk, Bathindi (upstream side). MLA Bahu Constituency, Vikram Randhawa, accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister during the foundation stone laying ceremony. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister said that with the initiation of work […]
Frequent traffic jams in Shopian town ‘frustrate’ commuters
Locals seek effective management Shopian: Persistent traffic congestion in south Kashmir’s Shopian town has become a major concern for residents and commuters, who say poor traffic management, illegal parking and the unchecked movement of heavy vehicles are causing daily chaos on the roads. Locals allege that traffic snarls have become a routine affair in the […]
Jammu commerce body, HC bar association condemns attack on Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: The Jammu High Court Bar Association and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry condemned the attack on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and said there is no place for violence in a democracy. They demanded a thorough probe into the incident, questioning the firing by a gunman on a Z+ protectee. “It is very […]
NC takes out protest march in Jammu against attack on its president
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) on Thursday staged a protest march in Jammu against the attack on its president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, demanding a thorough probe into the incident and “restoration of law and order”. Abdullah (88) had a narrow escape when a gunman opened fire at him from […]
Heroin worth 12 Cr dropped by Pakistani drone seized in Jammu
Jammu: Around 2 kg of heroin worth Rs 12 crore “dropped” by a Pakistani drone was recovered near the International Border here, officials said on Thursday. The recovery was made by Jammu Police and 101 Battalion BSF from an agricultural land in Bahadurpura village in the Bishnah area late Wednesday night, they said. “Acting on […]
Political leaders across JK condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah
Demand thorough probe Srinagar: Cutting across party lines, political leaders in Kashmir on Thursday condemned the attack on National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah in Jammu and demanded a thorough probe into the incident. Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti, in a post on X, said, “Shocked to hear […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Pampore-Pampore line will be observed due to which power supply to Pampore, Khadermoh, Zewan, Tangan, EDI and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 12 Noon on 15 March 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 132 kV ICT-Ckt-II at 200 MVA, 132/33 […]