Ilegal mining in Shahoora hamlet triggers environmental concerns
Locals demand immediate action Pulwama: The residents of Shahoora hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, comprising several villages, have raised serious concerns over ongoing illegal mining activities, alleging large-scale extraction of soil and sand during nighttime in multiple areas. According to locals, areas including Chakora, Wussura and adjoining villages have become hotspots of unauthorized mining, […]
Police foils illegal timber smuggling bid in Pulwama, two held
Srinagar: Police foiled illegal timber smuggling bid in Pulwama by arresting two accused persons involved in the crime, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that acting on specific and reliable information regarding illegal transportation of forest timber, police laid a naka at Gabalpora to intercept the movement of smugglers operating from Shopian towards Pulwama. […]
Over Rs 60 Cr unutilised under Smart City Mission in J&K: Govt
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Smart City Mission (SCM) remains incomplete in the Union Territory, with funds totaling over Rs 60 crore lying unutilized across the two capital cities. In a written reply to a question raised by National Conference legislator Ali Mohammad. Sagar, the Chief […]
Handicrafts & Handloom Dept Kmr to introduce SEM-based testing at Pashmina Lab
Major step towards precise fibre analysis, say experts SRINAGAR: In a major boost to position the Pashmina Testing and Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) as a centre of excellence in fibre analysis, the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has procured a high-end Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). This initiative aims to achieve global standards in GI […]
CM unveils Jammu Marathon Expo at Gandhi Nagar
Says our endeavour is to integrate wellness, sports events in our tourism packages JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday inaugurated the Jammu Marathon–2026 Expo at Dussehra Ground, Gandhi Nagar. The Chief Minister formally opened the exposition by cutting a ceremonial ribbon, followed by the launch of a signature campaign. The expo marks the final phase […]
CS reviews implementation of key reforms to revamp healthcare in J&K
JAMMU: A high-level meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo to take assessment of the steps taken by the Department of Health & Medical Education (H&ME) as part of an ongoing and sustained process to chart a comprehensive and transformative roadmap for healthcare reforms as recommended from time to time by NITI Aayog. The […]
Lt Guv pays obeisance at the Holy Bawe Wali Mata Temple
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday paid obeisance at the Holy Bawe Wali Mata Temple in Jammu. He prayed for peace and prosperity of J&K UT and well-being of one and all, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said here.
Delegation, sportsperson call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: A delegation of J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu led by its General Secretary Adv. Pardeep Majotra called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Thursday, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said Thursday. Later, he said that Rakesh Kumar, National-level Powerlifter also called on Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Rakesh Kumar for his stellar performance […]
J&K State Election Commission initiates Panchayat Electoral Roll Revision
JAMMU: The State Election Commission, Jammu and Kashmir, has announced the annual revision of the Panchayat Electoral Roll, with April 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. As per Sub Rule 4 of Rule 4 of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996, the electoral roll will be prepared in accordance with the provisions of […]
CIK conducts raids across 3 districts in Kashmir
Busts LeT’s terror recruitment module Srinagar: The counter intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations in the valley in connection with a UAPA case and cracked a transnational terror recruitment module operated by the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, officials said. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted extensive […]