Jammu DM issues order regulating courier services to check transport of narcotics
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an order regulating the functioning of courier companies, parcel services and logistics operators to prevent the transport of contraband substances in Jammu district. Jammu District Magistrate (DM) Rakesh Minhas directed that no such entity shall accept, book or transport any prohibited substance unless it possesses a valid transport […]
Cop, wife killed as vehicle falls into stream in Doda; children injured
Bhaderwah/Jammu: A head constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife were killed, while their two children injured after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a stream in Doda district on Friday, officials said. The accident occurred around 9 am when the four were on way to Bani from Bhaderwah […]
Police busts fake currency circulation racket in Shopian, three held
Srinagar: Police in Shopian busted a fake currency circulation racket and recovered fake notes worth ₹79,000/- leading to the arrest of three accused persons, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that police received a complaint from a local shopkeeper stating therein that an individual has used fake currency notes while purchasing goods from his […]
Police conduct market checking in Shopian
Srinagar: In order to ensure fair trade practices and safeguard the interests of consumers during the holy month of Ramzan, Police in Shopian, in close coordination with the Food Safety and Revenue Departments, launched an extensive market inspection drive across the district, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a Joint inspection teams conducted […]
Holiday for Jumat-ul-Vida to be observed today
Srinagar: The Government on Thursday preponed the holiday on account of Jumat-ul-Vida to March 13 (Friday) instead of the earlier notified date of March 20. According to Government Order, the decision has been taken in partial modification of Government Order No. 1894-JK(GAD) of 2025 and Government Order No. 1895-JK(GAD) of 2025, both issued on December […]
Govt’s vision is to position JK as a hub of quality higher education, research excellence: Sakeena Itoo
Reviews academic activities, research initiatives, institutional development of Universities JAMMU: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Thursday remarked that the Government is committed to strengthen higher education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting thatt our vision is to position J&K as a hub of quality higher education and research excellence. […]
CS assesses roadmap for establishment of future-ready IT Parks in JK
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Thursday reviewed a comprehensive roadmap for establishing future-ready IT Parks in Jammu and Kashmir in a phased manner, aimed at strengthening the Union Territory’s technology ecosystem, creating employment opportunities and building institutional capacity to meet future technological challenges. Those who were present includes Secretary, IT; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; CEO, JaKeGA […]
Dy CM lays foundation stone for slab over Nallah, Bathindi
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Thursday laid the foundation stone for construction of a slab over the Nallah near Mecca Chowk, Bathindi (upstream side). MLA Bahu Constituency, Vikram Randhawa, accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister during the foundation stone laying ceremony. Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Chief Minister said that with the initiation of work […]
Frequent traffic jams in Shopian town ‘frustrate’ commuters
Locals seek effective management Shopian: Persistent traffic congestion in south Kashmir’s Shopian town has become a major concern for residents and commuters, who say poor traffic management, illegal parking and the unchecked movement of heavy vehicles are causing daily chaos on the roads. Locals allege that traffic snarls have become a routine affair in the […]
Jammu commerce body, HC bar association condemns attack on Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: The Jammu High Court Bar Association and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry condemned the attack on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and said there is no place for violence in a democracy. They demanded a thorough probe into the incident, questioning the firing by a gunman on a Z+ protectee. “It is very […]