BJP Yuva Morcha protests in Jammu
Seeks Rahul’s apology for ‘shirtless protest’ at AI Summit Jammu: The BJP Yuva Morcha members on Saturday held a demonstration in Jammu to counter the “shirtless protest” by Congress’ youth wing workers at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi a day ago. Led by Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) president Arun […]
Seven CRPF personnel injured as vehicle falls into river near Srinagar
Srinagar: Seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured when their vehicle lost control and fell into a river here on Saturday, officials said. The accident took place on Dagpora-Umerhair Road at Ahmadnagar locality on the outskirts of Srinagar. When the driver lost control, the vehicle turned turtle and fell into the river nearby, […]
KPDCL announces power shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Achabal Cherpora Tapline and 33 KV Harnag Khanabal Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Shangus, Nowgam, Cherpora, 33/0.433 KV and 1.0 MVA DC Residence will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 24 & 26 February 2026.
Police seize prime property of JKNOP in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam on Saturday attached a property of a local residing in Pakistan and operating from there, an officer said. The police have coined the term ‘Jammu and Kashmir Nationals Operating from Pakistan’ or JKNOP for such individuals. A police spokesperson said that in a strong and decisive strike against terror operatives and […]
Army commander inaugurates ‘Banwat Ekta Sthal’ near LoC in Poonch
Jammu: Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Banwat Ekta Sthal’ — a public monument symbolising national pride and sovereignty — near the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The project was completed in a record 45 days and features a towering 105 feet National Flag, the […]
KU to host 21st Convocation on Feb 26, VP C. P. Radhakrishnan to be chief Guest
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) is all set to hold its 21st Convocation on February 26, 2026, at the Convocation Complex of the varsity, marking a significant academic milestone for the institution and its graduating students and scholars. The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and […]
Commissioner SMC visits vending Zone at Lal Chowk
Srinagar: Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, Saturday conducted an on-site inspection of the SMC Vending Zone Opposite Tyndale Biscoe School at Lal Chowk to assess civic infrastructure and review issues raised by the local vending community. During the visit, the Commissioner held extensive interactions with stakeholders, who apprised him of various concerns […]
NMC approves 24 Super-specialty PG seats for Jammu, Srinagar GMCs and SKIMS
JAMMU: In a landmark development and significant boost to specialised medical education in Jammu and Kashmir, National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 24 new super-specialty postgraduate (PG) seats in Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) of Jammu and Srinagar, and SKIMS Soura. The seats have been approved in streams like Cardiology, Urology, Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Gastroenterology, Paediatric […]
VC-KU, Chairman IOCL call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir Saturday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed the preparations for the forthcoming Convocation of the University. Later, A S Sahney, Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) also called on Lieutenant Governor, an official spokesman said.
Assembly Proceedings: House passes Grants of IT, FCS&CA, ARI, Transport, YSS, S&T departments
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Friday passed the grants for key departments through voice vote, after daylong debate by the members in the House. The approved grants included Rs. 7,462.91 Lakh for Information Technology (IT), Rs. 54,389.17 Lakh for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Rs. 3,798.68 Lakh for ARI & Training, […]