Man held in Doda for disrespecting national flag
Jammu: Police on Tuesday registered an FIR and detained a man for allegedly dishonouring the national flag in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district after a video of the incident surfaced on the internet, officials said. The video purportedly shows Farooq Ahmed, son of Mohammad Ramzan Banday and a resident of Nagri area of Doda, using […]
CM says LG, not cabinet, approved Vaishno Devi ropeway project
Dy CM seeks BJP MLA’s resignation Jammu: Amid a row over the proposed Vaishno Devi ropeway project, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that the approval for the project was granted by the Lt Governor and not by his cabinet. As the House assembled, National Conference MLA Nazir Ahmad […]
Lt Guv’s Sainik Sahayta Kendra bolsters soldier-family welfare
‘Delivering swift grievance resolution’ JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor’s Sainik Sahayta Kendra (LGSSK) continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment and steadfast support to serving soldiers and their families, honoring their priceless service to the nation. Through proactive intervention and seamless coordination with various authorities, the LGSSK has successfully resolved several representations and provided time-bound assistance. Upon […]
ADDC Shopian chairs awareness event
Emphasizes adopting safer digital practices SHOPIAN: In a bid to strengthen cyber awareness and promote responsible digital practices, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Shopian Tuesday organised a comprehensive awareness programme on the occasion of Safer Internet Day at Mini Secretariat, Shopian. The programme was chaired by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone […]
SAYBO delegation, others call call on Lieutenant Governor
JAMMU: A delegation of Shri Amarnathji Yatra Bhandara Organisation (SAYBO) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, today. The delegation led by Rajan Kapoor, President, SAYBO apprised the Lieutenant Governor of several key matters pertaining to the logistics and smooth operation of bhandaras along the Yatra route during the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The Lieutenant […]
Div Com directs for uninterrupted power supply during Sehri, Iftari
Directs for intensified market inspections ahead of Ramadhan SRINAGAR: In view of the forthcoming holy month of Ramadhan, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements aimed at facilitating smooth observance of the fasting month across the Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioners, Senior Superintendents of […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Kulgam DH Pora (Chowalgam onwards) will be observed due to which power supply to DH Pora, Aharibal, Nagam, DK Marg, Khull, Nillow, Begam, Sehpora and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 11 & 14 February 2026.
Internal roads in Arwani Anantnag in dilapidated condition, locals demand repairs
Anantnag: The condition of internal roads in Nai Basti Bala Arwani area of Anantnag district has worsened drastically, leaving residents grappling with muddy stretches, stagnant water and severe mobility challenges, locals alleged Tuesday. The deteriorated roadway has triggered strong resentment among locals who say daily life has been thrown into chaos due to official apathy. […]
Govt blames 20-year hiring freeze for staff crunch in JKFDC
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has attributed the staff shortage in the J&K Forest Development Corporation (JKFDC) to a recruitment ban that has been in place for over two decades. Responding to a query in the House, the Minister in charge of Forest, Ecology & Environment said a hiring ban was imposed after a […]
Budget a bureaucratic exercise, lacks political imprint: Sajad Lone
Jammu: Stating that the outsourcing of government jobs is a social and economic disaster, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday questioned the government over its promise of providing 12 LPG cylinders to economically weaker sections (EWS). Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Lone said that the political imprint is missing in the budget. “When […]