I pray for Kashmir’s separation from Jammu: Sajad Lone on BJP demand for separate state
Srinagar: Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone on Wednesday seconded the BJP’s demand for a separate Jammu state and said that he prayed for it. In a statement, the MLA from Handwara in the Valley, said, “I pray to God that separation becomes possible. It would be true liberation. But beware, the big crocodiles will invent […]
PM Surya Ghar Yojana: Where rooftops turn into powerhouses for the households
JAMMU: The implementation of the Prime Minister’s flagship PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) has gained remarkable traction in Jammu & Kashmir, positioning the Union Territory at the forefront of India’s household-level renewable energy revolution. Designed to provide free electricity up to 300 units per month through grid-connected rooftop solar systems, the scheme is […]
Javid Dar assesses development issues, assures time bound action
JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, Wednesday met several delegations and individuals at the Civil Secretariat Jammu to assess and address issues related to development works and service matters. Various delegations from Jammu, Udhampur and various districts of Kashmir highlighted concerns regarding rural […]
Congress stands for unity, early restoration of statehood to JK: PCC president
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Wednesday rejected any further division of the Union Territory and said the party stands for unity and early restoration of the full statehood to the region. The Congress also paid tributes to a paratrooper who lost his life in a recent encounter in the higher reaches of the Kishtwar […]
Police arrest two drug peddlers in Sopore
Srinagar: Police in Sopore have apprehended two drug peddlers at a checkpoint established near the Municipal Council building, Sopore, and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. During naka checking, a battery-operated auto bearing registration number JK01BA-8171, coming from Iqbal Market towards Main Chowk, Sopore, was stopped for checking. During search, […]
Police seize machinery, vehicles involved in Illegal Mining
Srinagar: Police in coordination with the Geology & Mining Department, Baramulla, took strict action against illegal mining activities at Drangbal, a police spokesman said Wednesday. During the operation, one JCB machine and two L&T machines were seized for their involvement in illegal mining activities. In addition, seven vehicles (tipper) were also seized at the spot […]
REW Pulwama pulls up for unauthorized bore wells, hand pumps under CDF/MPLADS
Ground Water Division cites violation of JKSWRRA Act, orders immediate halt to works Pulwama: The Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti (PHE) Ground Water Division, has issued a strong directive to the Executive Engineer, Rural Engineering Wing (REW), Pulwama, over the “unauthorized execution” of bore wells and hand pump works under Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and MPLADS […]
RTO Kashmir inaugurates KIA Seltos Showroom
Srinagar: Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir Qazi Irfan on Wednesday inaugurated the all New Seltos at PAL Kia, Srinagar, a statement issued here said. Kia India today showcased its All-New KIA Seltos at (PAL Kia, Srinagar), offering customers the opportunity to experience the next-generation mid-SUV. Reinforcing Kia’s commitment to design leadership, advanced safety and progressive […]
Kishtwar Encounter: Massive search operation to hunt down terrorists
Security forces trying to identify OGW’s helping out the terrorists Jammu: Several individuals were detained for questioning as a massive search operation to flush out terrorists entered the third day in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district on Tuesday, officials said. The operation was launched in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in the Chatroo belt […]
Mercury dips at most places in Kashmir as MeT predicts snowfall
Srinagar: The minimum temperature dropped at most places in Kashmir as the valley braces up for spells of rain and snow ahead this week, including the possibility of the first snowfall in the plains this winter, officials said on Tuesday. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.4 degrees Celsius on Monday night, down from the […]