Lt Guv prorogues Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has prorogued the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory, formally winding up the Legislative Assembly session. According to a bulletin issued by the Assembly Secretariat, the order dated April 7, 2026, was issued by the Lieutenant Governor in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 18(2)(a) […]
Jammu to host 3-day ‘Tawi Mahotsav’ next week
Aarti, boating, laser show planned Jammu: A three-day ‘Tawi Mahotsav’ will be held along the Tawi riverfront here from April 14 to mark Baisakhi, with aarti, boating and a laser show set to be the key attractions, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Devansh Yadav said on Wednesday. He said the entire left bank of the […]
‘Welcome ceasefire between US, Iran’: NC chief Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, saying dialogue was the only option as war has never been a solution. “I thank God for giving courage to the US and Iran to sit at the table and resolve their issues, because there is no other […]
IED intended to target security forces defused in Shopian
Srinagar: Security forces on Wednesday detected and defused a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) planted by terrorists on a road in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, an Army official said. He said a tragedy was averted as the IED was “apparently meant to target security forces’ vehicles”. The device was found along the Zainapora-Chitargam road in […]
CAG flags delay in finalisation of accounts of various PSUs, autonomous bodies
Jammu: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged a massive backlog in the finalisation of accounts of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, with large number of accounts remaining in arrears as on March 31, 2024. The CAG urged the UT government to ensure strict adherence to timelines for […]
NHM sets 15-day deadline for redressal of employee complaints in JK
Srinagar: The National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir has mandated a strict 15-day deadline for the disposal of complaints against its employees, officials said. An official said that the directive issued by Mission Director Akriti Sagar (IAS) covers matters related to financial irregularities and professional misconduct. Officials said that complaints involving financial irregularities […]
LG Saxena launches official portals for Ladakh Tourism
Leh: To strengthen Ladakh’s tourism sector and promote its rich cultural heritage, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday launched the official portals for Ladakh Tourism and sacred exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha, an official said. The portals — https://tourism.ladakh.gov.in/ and https://tathagata.co.in/ — were launched at the Lt Governor’s Secretariat in the presence of venerable rinpoches, […]
SKUAST-K launches NextGen e-Plant Clinic at Shalimar Campus
VC inaugurates tech-driven agri-advisory ecosystem SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) Wednesday signalled a paradigm shift in regional agriculture with the inauguration of a high-tech ecosystem dedicated to digital advisory and farmer-centric innovation. In a ceremony at the varsity’s Directorate of Extension, Shalimar, Vice-Chancellor, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai accompanied by […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Achabal Cherpora Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Achabal, Shangus, Nowgam, Cherpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 11 & 14 April 2026.
Div Com reviews stocks, supply position of essential commodities in Jammu region
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar Wednesday reviewed the supply and stock position of essential commodities across the districts of Jammu Province. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners and SSPs of all Districts of Jammu division, Controller Legal Metrology-J&K, Director Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Director Health Services, Joint Director Information Jammu, HODs, […]