Internal roads in Arwani Anantnag in dilapidated condition, locals demand repairs
Anantnag: The condition of internal roads in Nai Basti Bala Arwani area of Anantnag district has worsened drastically, leaving residents grappling with muddy stretches, stagnant water and severe mobility challenges, locals alleged Tuesday. The deteriorated roadway has triggered strong resentment among locals who say daily life has been thrown into chaos due to official apathy. […]
Govt blames 20-year hiring freeze for staff crunch in JKFDC
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has attributed the staff shortage in the J&K Forest Development Corporation (JKFDC) to a recruitment ban that has been in place for over two decades. Responding to a query in the House, the Minister in charge of Forest, Ecology & Environment said a hiring ban was imposed after a […]
Budget a bureaucratic exercise, lacks political imprint: Sajad Lone
Jammu: Stating that the outsourcing of government jobs is a social and economic disaster, Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Tuesday questioned the government over its promise of providing 12 LPG cylinders to economically weaker sections (EWS). Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Lone said that the political imprint is missing in the budget. “When […]
CS pushes for robust tracking for lifelong rehabilitation of victims
Calls institutional support key to realise ‘Nasha Mukt J&K’ JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior officers to deliberate upon and give shape to a robust mechanism for rehabilitation and reintegration of drug abuse victims across the districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home; […]
73 licences disqualified, 56 vehicles blacklisted under NDPS cases
Srinagar: Authorities in the Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir have disqualified driving licences of 73 persons and blacklisted 56 vehicles allegedly involved in narcotic cases. “Acting firmly against offenders, the driving licences of 73 accused involved in narcotics cases have been disqualified. In addition, 56 vehicles have been blacklisted by the Regional Transport Office, […]
CM rules out Article 370 link to Amarnath Yatra facilities
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Amarnath pilgrimage had always been facilitated by Kashmiri Muslims and would continue to do so in the future. Abdullah made the remarks in response to Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma’s claim that the government’s special provision for improving facilities for the Amarnath pilgrims was possible only […]
CM hopes work on Tulbul navigation, Chenab water projects will begin soon: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed hope that work on the Tulbul navigation project and the diversion of Chenab river water to provide drinking water to Jammu will begin soon. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, the CM said that the state government is working with the Centre to start these projects following the […]
Jammu Police files FIR over immigration violations at spa
Jammu: Police on Tuesday filed a First Information Report against persons running a spa here and detained several individuals after a raid linked to immigration law violations and alleged “illegal” activities, officials said. The action comes after a raid at the Shine Spa Centre in the Narwal area, they said. According to the police, the […]
Two drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday arrested two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said. A team from Pattan police station, during patrolling, intercepted a suspicious person moving from Kakapora towards Khore-Sheerabad, a police spokesman said. During search, 28 grams of charas-like substance was recovered from the possession of the suspect, […]
J&K enter maiden Ranji Trophy semifinals after Auqib Nabi’s 12-wicket haul
Indore: Fuelled by pacer Auqib Nabi’s heroics, Jammu & Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time since their maiden appearance 67 years ago with a 56-run win over former champions Madhya Pradesh here on Monday. The 29-year-old pacer stole the show with a career-best 12-wicket haul, making a strong case for […]