JKEDI hosts ‘Innovate J&K- Dialogue’ to drive startup ecosystem forward
SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) on Thursday hosted an engaging dialogue titled “Innovate J&K: Dialogue for a Startup-Driven Future” aiming to bolster the startup landscape of the Union Territory and nurture innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in the region. The event held at the institute’s Main Campus Sempora, Pampore, witnessed participation from […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police arrested a drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party established a checkpoint at Utikoo near Bangil Public Education Institute Kunzer. During checking, a person identified as Naseer Ahmad Sheikh son of Habibullah Sheikh resident of Par Mohallah, Pattan […]
Illegal extraction of minerals
Police seizes 11 vehicles in Handwara Srinagar: Police in Handwara carried out a special drive across different areas of the Police District and seized (11 vehicles) 01 JCB, 07 tractors, 03 tippers, used in the extraction and transportation of minerals without legal permission, a police spokesman said Thursday. Acting on specific leads and in strict […]
J&K amends prison manual to safeguard rights of prisoners with disabilities
Srinagar: In a significant move, J&K’s Home Department has amended the Union Territory’s Prison Manual- 2022 to address the needs of prisoners with disabilities. In a notification, the J&K administration has amended the Prison Manual to improve the treatment and care of prisoners with disabilities. These amendments have been incorporated in the prison manual after […]
Chief Secretary reviews financial inclusion measures in J&K
Emphasises saturation of beneficiary-oriented schemes, enhanced public outreach SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of financial inclusion initiatives and beneficiary-oriented schemes being implemented across J&K. The Chief Secretary underscored the need for saturation of all financial inclusion schemes in the Union Territory. He expressed concern over the […]
Congress hands over cheques for education expenses of children
Children were orphaned by Pak shelling in Poonch Jammu: The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Wednesday handed over cheques for education expenses of 30 children, who lost their parents in Pakistani shelling in Poonch district, on behalf of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, the former Congress president, has decided to sponsor […]
Govt officials asked to attend Independence Day functions across J&K
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all officers and officials stationed in Srinagar and Jammu to attend the main Independence Day functions to be held on August 15, 2025, at Bakshi Stadium Srinagar and Maulana Azad Stadium Jammu as part of their official duty. According to a circular issued by the General Administration […]
Police carry out proclamation proceedings against 3 accused persons
Jammu: Police on Wednesday carried out proclamation proceedings against three accused persons here involved in a murder case through drum beating, pasting of notices on their homes and directing them to appear before the court and join the investigation, an official said. The absconding trio are involved in the murder of Gataru gang leader Sumit […]
Two teachers die in flash flood in Ramban
Ramban/Jammu: Two government teachers lost their lives after being caught in a flash flood in Ramban district, police said on Wednesday. Jagdev Singh, 37, and Sanjay Kumar, 39, residents of Ghordi village of Ramnagar in Udhampur, were on a motorcycle when they were swept away by the strong current of a mountain stream near Nathatop […]
Hold talks with local stakeholders before inviting investment, LAB asks Ladakh LG Press Trust of India
Leh: Advocacy group Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Wednesday urged newly appointed Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta to hold talks with local stakeholders before inviting investment in the Union Territory. LAB, along with Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), has been holding talks with the Centre over their four-point agenda — statehood, Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh, […]
