CM flags off J&K RTC buses to major religious destinations across country
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday flagged off J&K Road Transport Corporation (RTC) buses to major religious destinations of different faiths across the country from MA Stadium, Jammu. Minister for Transport Satish Sharma and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam, Managing Director J&K RTC Abdul Rashid War and other concerned were also present on […]
Budget Session-2026: CM Omar Abdullah tables J&K Jan Vishwas Ordinance, 2025
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday tabled The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Ordinance, 2025 (Ordinance No. 01 of 2025) in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Ordinance proposes amendments to certain laws. It seeks to decriminalise a range of minor offences and rationalisation across several sectors.
Deputy Chief Minister extends greetings on Shab-i-Barat
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Tuesday extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-i-Barat. He said that Shab-i-Barat holds great religious and spiritual significance for Muslims and is a night of prayers, forgiveness, and reflection. On this sacred occasion, he urged people to pray for peace, prosperity and overall […]
G&B Hostels ready for admissions in Kupwara, Handwara: Javed Rana
Jammu: The government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that Gujjar & Bakerwal Girls Hostel Zangli, Kupwara and Guijar Bakerwal Boys Hostel, Handwara are completed and are ready to commence admission process from next academic session. Replying to a question raised by Choudhary Mohammad Akram in the House, Minister for Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana […]
Urgent flood restoration: Rs 289.39 Cr under SDRF, Rs. 100 Cr under UT Capex released during 2025-26: Dy CM
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Tuesday said that Rs 289.39 crores were released during the current financial year, 2025-26, under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), besides an amount of Rs. 100.00 crores (Rs 5.00 crore for each district) has been released under the UT Capex Budget (2025-26) of DMRRR under the activity “Flood […]
E- Bus service operates within SMR limits: Satish Sharma
Jammu: Minister for Transport, Satish Sharma said that as per the operational guidelines of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA), e-bus service is being operated within the Srinagar Metropolitan Region (SMR) limits. The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Rafiq Ahmad Naik. He informed the house that the Tral constituency […]
Proposed India-EU trade pact sparks anxiety among Kashmir’s apple farmers
Growers fear cheaper European apple imports and reduced duties could undercut local prices and threaten livelihoods across J&K’s apple belt. Srinagar: The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union has triggered unease among the Kashmir’s apple farmers as they fear a surge of cheaper European apples could severely disrupt local markets […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Anantnag
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Kullar Hirpora, intercepted a suspicious individual. During search, 5.120 Kgs of Bung Boosa like substance concealed in a bag was recovered from his possession. […]
Div Com reviews progress on Traffic Streamlining in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: As part of continued efforts to streamline traffic movement in Srinagar city, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Traffic Management System for Srinagar City. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Vice Chairpersons of LCMA and SDA, Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, SSp Traffic, […]
Cable Car Corporation to deploy snow mobile ambulances to enhance medical response in Gulmarg
Gulmarg: To ensure safety and timely medical response for skiers on snow slopes during medical emergencies, the Jammu and Kashmir State Cable Car Corporation is purchasing and deploying two high capacity snow mobile ambulances across key Alpine areas of Gulmarg, including Affarvat and Kongdori. The State Cable Car Corporation is purchasing two high capacity snow […]