Rahim Rather visits fire affected Dara-ul-aloom site in Pakherpora
BUDGAM: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Monday visited the site of the fire incident at Dara-ul-aloom, Pakherpora, to assess the situation on the spot and express solidarity with the affected students, staff and local residents. During his visit, the Speaker expressed deep grief and sorrow over the unfortunate incident that caused […]
Srinagar to host Panchayat Service Delivery Workshop on June 23
Lt Guv Manoj Sinha to inaugurate SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry for Panchayati Raj will organize an exclusive regional workshop, “Seva Se Samriddhi: Panchayat-led Service Delivery”, in Srinagar on 23rd June 2026, a PIB handout issued here said. The workshop, aimed to strengthen the grassroots governance by spotlighting innovative models of service delivery steered by Panchayati […]
RBI Jammu sets up financial awareness stall at Kheer Bhawani mela
SRINAGAR: The Reserve Bank of India participated in the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela by setting up a financial awareness stall at the revered shrine of Mata Kheer Bhawani at Tulmulla, Ganderbal. The initiative was aimed at enhancing financial literacy and promoting safe banking practices among the devotees and visitors attending the mela. The stall also […]
Mehbooba Mufti heckled by Kashmiri Pandits at Kheer Bhawani temple
Tulmulla (Ganderbal): Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti was heckled by a group of Kashmiri Pandits during her visit to the Kheer Bhawani temple here on Monday. Mehbooba, a former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, visited the temple in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district for the annual mela. When the PDP […]
5.8 Cr plan to redevelop Parade ‘Sabzi Mandi’ with modern facilities
Jammu: The vegetable market at Parade in the heart of Jammu is set for a comprehensive makeover under a Rs 5.88 crore redevelopment project that will upgrade the infrastructure with better accessibility and an efficient shopping experience, an official said on Monday. Senior BJP leader and MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi, laying the foundation stone […]
Parliamentary panel visit not meant to assess Kashmir situation: Tharoor
Jammu: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s remarks about “encouraging progress towards normalcy” in Jammu and Kashmir, made after a meeting with LG Manoj Sinha, have not gone down well with his party here. Tharoor is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs which is visiting Jammu and Kashmir. “We discussed the situation […]
BJP leader slams Mehbooba’s Kashmiri Pandit remarks
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal on Monday criticised PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for her remarks on Kashmiri Pandits, saying “we must focus on creating conditions that strengthen confidence, promote healing and ensure that every community feels respected and secure” in the Union Territory. Sirwal said while the future of J-K must be […]
J&K H&UDD receives SKOCH National Awards for digital governance initiatives
Department awarded for Digital Governance Initiatives Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir Housing & Urban Development Department (J&K H&UDD) has achieved a significant milestone in the field of digital governance by securing two prestigious SKOCH National Awards – Gold and Silver for its innovative and citizen-centric digital transformation initiatives, a statement issued by the department said. Both […]
Man dies of electric shock in Rainawari area of Srinagar
Srinagar: A 35-year-old man from the Rainawari area of Srinagar succumbed to his injuries at a hospital on Monday after suffering an electric shock at his residence late Sunday evening, officials said. An official said that the man received an electric shock while carrying out household work at his home. He was immediately shifted to […]
Man dies after being hit by CRPF vehicle, case registered
Anantnag: A 55-year-old man died after being hit by a CRPF vehicle in the Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday, officials said. An official said that a CRPF vehicle bearing registration number JK01M-6934 hit the man in Y.K. Pora village of Qazigund, leaving him critically injured. He was immediately shifted to Emergency […]