PDP MLA seeks all-party meet on free trade agreements
Flags threat to JK’s horticulture sector Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Tuesday pressed for convening an all-party meeting to discuss the impact of free trade agreements with foreign countries on Jammu and Kashmir’s horticulture sector, particularly the apple industry. He said a collective appeal should be made urging the […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that Shutdown of 33 KV Amargarh-Sopore line will be observed due to which power supply to Sopore Town and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 21 February 2026.
Assembly Proceedings: House mourns demise of Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah, Brij Mohan Sharma
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Tuesday paid high tributes to former Minister Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah and Former MLC Brij Mohan Sharma on their demise. While reading out the obituary references for the deceased public leaders, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather termed Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah as an able administrator with distinguished […]
Awantipora municipal workers protest over four months of unpaid salaries
Demand intervention of higher ups Pulwama:The employees of the Municipal Council Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday staged a strong protest against the authorities, alleging that they have not received their salaries for the last four months, pushing many families into severe financial distress. Raising slogans and holding placards outside the municipal office […]
Police arrests five drug peddlers, recovers contraband substance
Srinagar: Police arrested five drug peddlers in Baramulla and Sopore and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that in Baramulla, a police party during patrolling intercepted three suspicious persons moving from Kansoth Colony towards Yakhmanpora, who tried to flee but were apprehended tactfully. During search, significant quantity of […]
Govt appoints Shantmanu as State Election Commissioner
Srinagar: The J&K Government on Tuesday appointed retired IAS officer Shantmanu as the State Election Commissioner. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department, Lieutenant Governor has appointed Shantmanu as State Election Commissioner. He will serve for five years or until he turns 70, whichever is earlier, reads the order. The appointment takes […]
Excessive use of pesticides, fertilisers endangering environment, public health: Tarigami in Assembly
Jammu: Senior CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami on Tuesday raised concerns over excessive use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers, warning that indiscriminate application could possibly harm the environment and pose grave risks to public health. Speaking on the allocations for various departments in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Tarigami stressed the importance […]
White Knight Corps GOC reviews security situation in Poonch
Jammu: The General Officer Commanding of the Army’s White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, on Tuesday visited Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and reviewed the security environment with the field commanders. He also urged all ranks to remain vigilant and mission-ready at all times. “GOC White Knight Corps, along with GOC CIF Romeo, […]
BRO to clear Mughal Road of snow cover within 48 hours
Restoration likely soon, say officials Rajouri/Jammu: The snow clearing operation on the Mughal Road by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is expected to be completed within the next 48 hours, raising hopes for early restoration of the key alternate link to the Kashmir Valley, officials said on Tuesday. The road, connecting the twin border districts […]
J&K records Rs 24,080.79 cr GST collection in three years
Gets Rs 15,795.13 cr IGST share: CM Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a steady rise in GST collections, with total revenue amounting to Rs 24,080.79 crore over the past three financial years, reflecting improved compliance and a widening tax base, the UT government said on Tuesday. Replying to a written question by National Conference MLA […]