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 […]
Terrorist hideout busted in Rajouri, IED recovered
JAMMU: Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in a remote forest area in Rajouri district and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), officials said on Thursday. The hideout was unearthed during a search operation by troops of the Rashtriya Rifles in the Chamrer forest area of Thanamandi on Wednesday evening, they said. Besides a ready-to-use […]
CM extends greetings on Jumat-ul-Vida
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida. In his message, the Chief Minister emphasized the profound spiritual significance of Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, which holds special importance for the Muslim community. He urged people […]
Chief Secretary reviews road safety measures across J&K
Stresses on stronger enforcement and technology-driven monitoring to reduce accidents JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to assess the measures being taken for effective traffic management, reduction of road accidents and strengthening of road safety mechanisms across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting besides ACS Finance; ACS, […]
Rs 423-Cr projects taken up in PHE, IFC sectors in 2025: Govt
Jammu: Forty-three projects worth Rs 423.86 crore were undertaken across the Public Health Engineering (PHE) and Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) sectors in J&K in 2025, with 874 villages getting certified under the Har Ghar Jal scheme in 2025-26, an official said on Wednesday. “Under SASCI (Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment) works 2025–26, […]
CS reviews mining sector reforms
Calls for stronger surveillance to curb illegal mining JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the ongoing reforms in the mining sector and assess measures aimed at curbing illegal mining across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Mining; Chairperson of the […]
CFC Centre lying in dilapidated condition in Khiram
Locals demand intervention of higher ups Anantnag: The Common Facility Centre (CFC) constructed at Khiram in the Srigufwara area of Anantnag district is lying in a dilapidated state following which residents have demanded an investigation into the alleged neglect and misuse of public resources. The centre, which was developed by the Rural Development Department (RDD) […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag achieved a significant success by arresting two drug peddlers in separate operations and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party while conducting routine checking at Halmulla, intercepted a Maruti Alto bearing registration No. JK01P-4799. During search, officers recovered approximately 4.90 kilograms […]
Police seizes two tractors in Ganderbal for illegal mining
Stinagar: Police in Ganderbal seized two tractors carrying illegally extracted construction minerals, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The vehicles were intercepted by police team during routine patrolling and checking. Upon inspection, the vehicles were found transporting mining material without valid authorization, in violation of the prescribed norms. Accordingly, both vehicles were seized on the spot […]