Rs 61,528 crore invested in J&K road, tunnel projects: Govt
Delhi–Jammu travel time to drop to six hours, Srinagar–Jammu travel time cut to 4.5 hours Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said connectivity has remained a top priority, resulting in the completion and execution of major road infrastructure projects that have significantly improved access and reduced travel time across the Union Territory. The […]
Govt officer booked on corruption charges
Srinagar: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Saturday registered a case against a Jammu and Kashmir government officer on charges of corruption. “A case was registered against Maeen Azhar Kakroo, the then Tehsildar South Srinagar, for abusing official position. In this regard, searches were conducted at Srinagar and Baramulla,” an ACB spokesperson said. The spokesperson said […]
Army porter injured in landmine blast along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: An army porter was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Saturday, officials said. Zulufqar Ahmad (24), a resident of Slotri-Patiya village, was injured when he accidentally stepped on a landmine in a forward area in Mankote sector at around 2.10 pm, the officials said. As […]
NOCs issued after thorough scrutiny: Forest Minister
Jammu: The government on Saturday informed the Legislative that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) are issued only after thorough scrutiny and field verification, in strict adherence to the prescribed norms and statutory provisions for construction of residential houses. This was revealed today by Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, while replying to a […]
IAF commences Kargil courier services, 82 passengers airlifted
Kargil/Jammu: The Indian Air Force on Saturday commenced air courier service for the winter season, ensuring air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh cold months. The people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh face challenges in the winter due to the closure of roads after snowfall. On the first day of operations, […]
Police arrests conman in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police have arrested a man in Gandebal district on charges of cheating investors by allegedly offering them government or disputed land for sale. The accused, Javid Ahmad Gojree, was posing as a land broker and cheating innocent people by falsely presenting disputed and government land as his private property, a spokesperson said. He allegedly […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 KV D/C Delina-Sheeri LJHP line will be observed due to which power supply to Short Delina, DIC, New DIC, Old Army, Main Bazar, Ushkara, PHE, Sangri, Microwave, Kanlibagh, GMC, Old Town, Baramulla, Kanil Bagh, Drangbal, Sheeri, Boniyar, Trikanjan, Limber, Nowshera, JNV, Peernia, MES, […]
School education sector in JK has undergone major transformation: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said the school education sector in the Union Territory has undergone a major transformation in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with a focus on equity, inclusion and quality. The government said literacy in Jammu and Kashmir has risen significantly from 11.03 per cent in […]
Upgradation works going on Bandipora stadium civil works almost completed: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said multiple sports infrastructure projects have been developed in Bandipora constituency, while major upgradation works at the Sher-e-Kashmir Sports Stadium in Bandipora and the sports stadium at Naidkhai are progressing under the Capital Action Plan 2025–26. Responding to a question by MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, the Youth Services […]
J&K promoting high-yielding livestock breeds under national, HADP schemes: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is introducing and promoting high-yielding and improved varieties of cows, sheep, buffaloes, poultry and mutton-producing breeds across the Union Territory to improve livestock productivity. Replying to an unstarred Assembly question by MLA Javaid Riyaz, the Agriculture Production Department said the initiatives are being implemented under […]