‘Suspicious’ person detained at security force formation in Jammu
Jammu: Security forces on Thursday detained a “suspicious” person at an Army formation in Jammu and a probe into his activities has been launched, official sources said. “A suspicious individual has been detained. The matter is under investigation,” a source said. The sources added that further details are awaited. Reports, however, claimed that a driver […]
Fencing, upgradation works of Old Zaina Kadal, Aali Kadal, New Zaina Kadal nearing completion: DC Srinagar
Conducts site review of fencing and allied upgradation works SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Friday conducted a detailed site inspection of ongoing fencing along the sides of historic Old City Bridges and allied upgradation works in the Shahr-e-Khaas areas of the district, underscoring the administration’s firm commitment to strengthening pedestrian safety and […]
Railways sanctions final survey for Reasi–Poonch new line
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Final Location Survey (FLS) for a proposed new railway line between Reasi and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. According to an official communication issued by the Railway Board on April 8, the approval has been granted to Northern Railway to carry out the survey […]
Kargil war hero Sonam Wangchuk dies
Defence minister, Army pay rich tributes New Delhi: Army veteran Col Sonam Wangchuk (retd), who received a Maha Vir Chakra for his gallantry in the 1999 Kargil war, passed away on Friday, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailing him as a “proud son of Ladakh” whose heroics during Operation Vijay inspired Army personnel in the […]
CM dedicates ₹3.17 crore community hall at Umerhair, Buchpora to public
Says government committed to provide affordable housing, decongest Srinagar SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the government is planning to develop modern, well-planned housing colonies to decongest Srinagar city, emphasizing that providing dignified housing to the underprivileged is both a responsibility and a duty of the government. Addressing a large public gathering after […]
Trade body, Dy CM takes up industrial promotion, revival of struggling units
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, is taking proactive steps to boost the industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir with emphasis on recalibrating incentives, streamlining approvals and establishing institutional mechanisms for revival of ailing industries. He convened an exclusive meeting with the Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) to discuss the strategies […]
Javed Rana lays foundation for major eco-tourism projects at Shahstar
Says ‘efforts underway to develop area as adventure tourism hub’ POONCH: In a significant push towards sustainable development and environmental conservation, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Thursday laid the foundation stone for a series of eco-tourism and infrastructure projects in the Mendhar and Surankote areas of […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Arampora-Bandipora will be observed due to which power supply to Dooru, Dangerpora, Shiva, Mundji, Watlab, Kunusa, Botingoo, Hathlangoo, Tujjar, Harwan and adjoining areas will be affected on 11 April 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Kanipora-Pinjora Line will be observed due to […]
Lt Guv releases 8th Edition of ‘Kailakh Sandesh Panchang Calendar’
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday released the 8th Edition of ‘Kailakh Sandesh Panchang Calendar’ for Vikram Samvat 2083, published by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, at Lok Bhavan, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan, members of the Trust, editorial team, and everyone […]
Chief Secy reviews BISAG-N supported e-Governance initiatives
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday chaired a meeting to review the progress of key e-governance and digital transformation initiatives being implemented across Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N). The meeting besides the Secretary, IT, Dr. Piyush Singla; and Special Director General, BISAG-N, Vinay Thakur; was […]