Dr Jitendra launches ‘Green’ Building construction in IIIM Jammu
Hails President’s award for aroma JAMMU : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of a new state-of-the-art “Green” building, possibly the first of its kind, at CSIR-IIIM (Council of Scientific and […]
Cong holds protest against IYC chief’s arrest
Demands release of detained leaders Jammu: Congress workers on Wednesday held protests in Jammu city against the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief Uday Bhanu Chib and others in connection with the “shirtless protest” at the AI impact summit in the capital last week, demanding immediate release of the detained leaders. Led by Jammu […]
700 ancient coins unearthed in Pulwama
Handed over to archaeology department, says police Srinagar: Nearly 700 antique coins, believed to be of significant historical and archaeological value, have been recovered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said on Wednesday. Police in Awantipora have recovered 694 antique coins from Pinglish area of Tral during a routine operation, a spokesman said. He […]
Army defends Khelo India Winter Games Team Championship
Gulmarg: Army won an overall nine goal medals including eight in the Gulmarg leg to defend their team championship title in the Khelo India Winter Games, here on Wednesday. Himachal Pradesh finished as the runner-up with four goal medals on the final day of the competition. The closing ceremony the KIWG will be held at […]
Ranji Trophy Final: J&K consolidate to 527/6 as sparks fly post Dogra head-butt
Hubbali: Skipper Paras Dogra made a gutsy 70 but his intentional head-butting of Karnataka substitute KV Aneesh overshadowed an otherwise solid batting performance from Jammu and Kashmir, who reached 527 for 6 at stumps on the second day of the Ranji Trophy final. Dogra along with keeper batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan (70), Sahil Lotra (57 batting) […]
CM felicitates winners of Chrysanthemum Garden Photography, Reel Competition
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday felicitated the winners of the Photography and Reel Competition held as part of the inaugural celebrations of the Chrysanthemum Garden in Srinagar. The felicitation ceremony, organised by the Department of Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, honoured participants for their exceptional creativity and artistic expression in capturing the beauty and grandeur […]
Govt activates helplines for UT residents returning from Iran
NEW DELHI: The Resident Commission, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has activated helpline numbers to assist the residents of the Union Territory returning from Iran, following an advisory issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran on February 23, 2026, an official spokesman said Wednesday. He said that the 24×7 working helpline numbers include “Hello […]
H&H Deptt Kashmir organizes Trainee Products’ sale at Kashmir Hatt
SRINAGAR: Handicrafts & Handloom (H&H) department inaugurated 2-day Trainee Products’ Sale at Kashmir Haat here Wednesday. During the sale, Craft products like hand-knotted woollen carpets, GI-tagged Pashmina shawls and stoles, Crewel curtains, Sozni embroidered shawls, Zari & Aari embroidered suits, tweed cloth, Chain Stitch rugs and cushion covers, tapestry, Gabba and Namda products, papier mâché […]
Police seize eight vehicles involved in illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police in Ganderbal intensified its action against those involved in illegal extraction of minerals across the district. During the course of action, Police Teams seized eight vehicles including five Tractors and three Tippers involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals across the district, a police spokesman said Wednesday. These vehicles were […]
SANJY-2026: DC Srinagar, SSP visit Yatra Transit Camp Pantha Chowk
Take onsite stock of preparations to augment facilities for pilgrims SRINAGAR: In connection with the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026, Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Sundeep Chakravarthy on Wednesday visited the Yatra Transit Camp at Pantha Chowk to take onsite stock of the preparations being undertaken for the smooth […]