PDP workers protest in Srinagar
Say govt turning blind eye to people’s problems Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday held a protest here, accusing the Jammu and Kashmir government of turning a blind eye to people’s issues and not fulfilling its promises. Scores of party leaders and workers assembled at the Press Enclave here and protested against the government. […]
Investiture ceremony: Northern Army Commander presents 93 gallantry, service awards
Udhampur: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday presented 93 awards, including 52 individual honours and 41 unit citations, to Army personnel in recognition of exceptional courage and distinguished service at the Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 held here. The awards acknowledged acts of extraordinary valour in counter-insurgency operations, high-altitude deployments and sensitive […]
CRPF jawan dies in Shopian, cardiac arrest suspected
Srinagar: A CRPF jawan died due to suspected cardiac arrest in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. Head constable Gyan Chand of 14th Battalion CRPF fell unconscious inside the camp at District Police Lines (DPL) Shopian this morning, the officials added. They said the jawan was rushed to a hospital, where he […]
Cop hurt in accidental discharge of colleague’s rifle in Shopian
Srinagar: A policeman was injured when the gun of his colleague accidentally went off at district police office in south Kashmir’s Shopian on Friday, officials said here. Constable Ashiq Hussain, working as canteen boy, sustained bullet injury in his lower abdomen due to accidental discharge from another policeman’s rifle in the canteen, the officials said. […]
Budget Session: Rs. 27.245 lakh disbursed among fire victims in Eidgah constituency: Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Saturday said that about Rs. 27.245 lakh have been disbursed among the fire affected families in Eidgah constituency during 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years. While replying to the calling attention moved by Legislator Mubarik Gul in the Legislative Assembly, the Deputy Chief Minister said that a total 14 Fire […]
GDC Ganderbal organises three-Day NSS camp at Manasbal
Ganderbal: The NSS Units of Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal successfully organised a three-day camp at Manasbal from March 25- 27, 2026, in collaboration with the Tourist Office Manasbal. The initiative reflected a strong commitment towards environmental sustainability and community engagement. The programme was conducted under the esteemed guidance of Ahsan-ul-Haq Chishti, Chief Executive Officer […]
JKPCC Chief questions security withdrawal, cites risks to political leaders
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday criticised the withdrawal of security cover for political leaders, warning of potential risks. The J&K Congress chief questioned whether authorities were “waiting for another Pahalgam tragedy” before taking corrective steps, and said past incidents had shown that reducing security could lead to […]
MeT predicts rain, snow across J&K till March 30
Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday predicted a fresh spell of intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March 28 to March 30, issuing an advisory for farmers and travellers. Director MET Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy towards evening with intermittent light to […]
Drug De‑addiction Bill set to be introduced in J&K Assembly
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced that it will try to introduce a bill on drug de‑addiction during the ongoing Budget Session. Responding to queries raised by MLAs, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Sakina Masood Ittoo, said the bill is ready and efforts are being made to table it in the […]
Chinar Quantum AI, GVEI sign MoU
Aim to kickstart Deep Technology Innovation Hub Srinagar: Kashmir’s First School-Anchored Deep Technology Innovation Hub was established at Green Valley Educational Institute. The step has been initiated by Chinar Quantum AI which signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GVEI, a handout issued by Chinar Quantum said. A historic collaboration under India’s National Education Policy 2020, […]