LG Sinha meets family of SSF jawan killed in road mishap
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the family of Special Security Force (SSF) personnel who lost his life in a road accident in January, a Lok Bhavan spokesman said. Selection Grade Constable Sunny Salgotra, a resident of the Arnia area of Jammu, was part of the security entourage deployed for the protection of […]
Dy CM conducts surprise inspection of Chief Engineer PWD Office, Jammu
Emphasizes timely project completion, prompt service delivery to public JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Monday conducted a surprise inspection of the office of Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (R&B) Jammu to assess its functioning and progress in both physical and financial areas. During the inspection, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the overall working of […]
J&K to scan MSMEs for early risk detection and timely intervention
CS reviews MSME Health Clinic support for enterprises JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday observed that establishing a robust and responsive mechanism under the MSME Health Clinic to provide “the right advice at the right time” to local enterprises would be one of the most significant developmental interventions ever undertaken for the MSME sector in […]
IIMC Jammu’s 6-day capacity building programme for DIPR staff concludes
JAMMU: The six-day Capacity Building and Skill Enhancement Training Programme for officers and officials of Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) concluded at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) here Monday. The training programme was attended by around 50 staff members of DIPR, who received intensive training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and […]
Tribal Affairs Minister emphasizes evidence-based policy, cultural preservation for G&B welfare
JAMMU: In a move towards intensifying tribal welfare initiatives, Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Monday discussed with the trustees of Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust (GDCT) the ongoing efforts aimed at the welfare and upliftment of Gujjar-Bakerwal tribe. The meeting featured in-depth deliberations on the preservation and promotion of Gojri culture, art and language. […]
KPDCL announces power shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Pampore-Lethpora line will be observed due to which power supply to Samboora, Lethpora, CRPF Lethpora, Ladhoo, Konibal, Chandhara, LIS and adjoining areas will be affected from 08 AM to 02 PM on 05 March 2026.
Army GOC visits Kishtwar, directs all ranks to remain alert
Jammu: Days after security forces eliminated three Pakistani terrorists affiliated with the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit in an encounter in Kishtwar district, a senior army officer on Monday directed all ranks to remain alert, proactive and mission-focused. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Army’s White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra passed the directions while […]
Mobile internet speeds restricted in Kashmir amid protests by Shai community
Srinagar: Mobile internet speeds were throttled across Kashmir on Monday, in the wake of spontaneous protests against the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said. They said the step was taken as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in the area. Khamenei was killed in an airstrike in Tehran on […]
Illegal transportation of minerals
Police seize 10 vehicles, arrest five persons across south Kashmir Srinagar: Police arrested five persons and seized 10 vehicles involved in illegal transportation of minerals in Datpora, Reshipora areas of Awantipora, Shopian and Kulgam, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that acting tough against the persons involved in illegal extraction and transportation of minerals, […]
Police files charge sheet in fake government job fraud case in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora filed a charge sheet in FIR No. 09/2026 under Sections 318(4), 61(2), and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) before the Court of the Additional Special Mobile Magistrate, Awantipora, in a case pertaining to cheating and fraud on the false pretext of providing a government job, a police spokesman said […]