Rotten Meat Row: 12,000 Kg rotten meat seized during food safety drive
Govt admits lab staff shortage but vows tighter enforcement under FSA Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the Assembly that over 12,000 kilograms of rotten and unsafe meat has been seized and destroyed across the Union Territory during the current financial year 2025-26 (up to December 2025). Replying to a question […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Cheshmashahi-TRC-Nedous line will be observed due to which power supply to Dal, Paras Hospital and 33 KV installations of Rajbagh Tapline will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 15 February 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Nehalpora-Gulmarg line will […]
Senior NC leader from Kargil passes away in Jammu
Assembly observes silence Jammu: Senior National Conference (NC) leader and former Jammu and Kashmir minister Qamar Ali Akhoon passed away at a hospital here on Friday at the age of 68, officials said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta expressed grief over the death of veteran politician from Kargil. Jammu and […]
Police seize property of drug peddler
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday attached property worth Rs 1.5 crore of an alleged drug peddler in Kulgam district of south Kashmir. According to a police spokesperson, the assets comprise six shops, five godowns, a tin shed, and a plinth located in Manigam village. These properties belong to Mohammad Ashraf Khanday, a resident […]
Northern Army Commander reviews security measures
Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma has reviewed security measures aimed at strengthening the counter-terrorism framework at a joint meeting in Udhampur district, officials said on Friday. The Army commander chaired the weekly joint control centres’ meeting in virtual mode on Thursday, the Northern Command headquarters said on X. In addition to the […]
Govt examining proposal to notify new tourism areas in JK: Minister
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government is examining a proposal regarding the notification of new tourism-worthy areas across the Union Territory, minister Javid Ahmad Dar has said. Replying to a question on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the legislative assembly here, Dar said several prominent locations in the Bani constituency of Kathua, like […]
Tourism flow increases in Shidak, Namblan Pulwama in summers: Govt
Further development in pipeline for future tourism infrastructure Pulwama: The Tourism Department informed the Legislative Assembly that the picturesque meadows of Namblan, Shidak and their adjoining areas witness a significant influx of visitors during the summer months, but tourist footfall drops sharply in autumn and winter due to heavy snowfall and poor accessibility. Replying to […]
Chief Minister condoles demise of former Ministers
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed profound grief over the demise of former ministers, recalling their contributions towards uplifting people’s lives and stating that they served the public with honesty, dedication and commitment. In a condolence message, the Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of Qamar Ali Akhoon Sahab, former Minister […]
Rather grieved over demise of former Minister Qamar Ali Akhnoon
Visits Karbala House, expresses condolences to bereaved family JAMMU: Speaker Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA) Abdul Rahim Rather, Friday expressed profound grief over the demise of former Minister and MLA Qamar Ali Akhoon. The Speaker said that Akhoon was a widely respected leader and capable administrator who was committed to the well-being and welfare of […]
87 % claims rejected in J&K under Forest Rights Act, 6097 accepted: Govt tells LA
Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday revealed that it has rejected 87 percent of claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. In response to a cut motion moved by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone, the Minister in-charge of Forests, Environment and Climate Change, Javed Ahmad Rana stated that 6097 claims (13.26%) have been […]