Arrangements for Maha Shivratri Festival reviewed at Jammu
Relief Commissioner calls for making adequate supplies in Migrant Camps, KP populated areas JAMMU: Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J&K, Dr. Arvind Karwani Wednesday reviewed the arrangements for annual Maha Shivratri festival, scheduled on February 14-15, 2026. Deputy Commissioner (Relief) , Vijay Kumar Sharma; Joint Director (Exn), Sheep Husbandry Department Jammu, Dr Tara Chand; Assistant […]
Restoration of JK’s statehood
CLP leader Mir calls for united political push, all-party meet Jammu: Congress Legislature Party leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Tuesday pitched for united efforts cutting across party lines for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to convene an all-party meeting to build consensus and approach the […]
Speaker disallows amendments on Article 370, Statehood
Srinagar: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday announced that he had rejected an amendment moved by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on the issue of Article 370, “because a resolution on the same was already passed by the House.” After Question Hour was over, Lone questioned the Speaker for disallowing […]
NCORD maps Tough, Tech-Enabled strategy against drug menace
CS chairs 16th UT-Level meeting to review the measures JAMMU: The 16th Union Territory-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was Tuesday chaired by the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to comprehensively review enforcement, prosecution, treatment, and rehabilitation measures aimed at combating the drug menace, and to chart out a more stringent, coordinated, and result-oriented […]
Budget Session-2026: Discussion on Motion of thanks on LG’s address commences in LA
JAMMU: The discussion on Motion of Thanks on Lieutenant Governor’s Address commenced in Legislative Assembly Tuesday. The motion was moved by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie and seconded by MLA Dr. Rameshwar Singh. Initiating the debate, Showkat Hussain Ganie stated that more than 7000 people have been employed since Omar Abdullah assumed office, while around more […]
NABARD estimates priority sector credit potential of ₹49,795.58 cr for J&K: CS releases focus paper
JAMMU: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a credit potential of ₹49,795.58 crore under Priority Sector for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Tuesday released the focus paper during the Credit Seminar organised by NABARD. The seminar provided a forum for the policymakers, […]
Jal Shakti Minister reviews CAPEX works in Kashmir Division
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Tuesday reviewed the progress on CAPEX works of Jal Shakti Department for the financial year 2025–26 in Kashmir Division. The Minister undertook a detailed assessment of the physical and financial status of ongoing Water Supply Schemes (WSS) and examined their […]
Tarigami flags ‘disempowerment’ of JK Assembly
Seeks all-party meet, debate on reservation Jammu: Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and MLA M Y Tarigami on Tuesday expressed concern over what he termed the “disempowerment” of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, claiming that, despite receiving a public mandate, elected representatives were finding it difficult to exercise authority. During a discussion on the […]
NIA raids suspect’s house in Srinagar
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out searches at the residence of a suspect in Rainawari area here as part of a probe into the terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley, officials said. The searches were carried out at a residential house in Hazari Bazar locality in the early hours, they said. The NIA […]
MBBS admission: Economic Offences Wing Kashmir books two for forging documents
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has registered a case against two people for their alleged involvement in securing admission into a medical college here using a forged physical disability certificate. The EOW received information that a student from Ajas in Bandipora district got an MBBS seat at […]