Budget Session: MLAs raise public issues, seek immediate government intervention
JAMMU: Several Legislators Saturday raised pressing public issues in the House, highlighting hardships faced by the people across different constituencies, urging the government to take immediate remedial measures. MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Khan informed the House that no Patwari is available in the field or at the Patwar Khana in his constituency, causing severe inconvenience […]
Rs 1,534.52 Cr disbursed to PoJK, Chhamb displaced persons: JK govt
36,541 migrant certificates issued in J&K till December 2025, 98% of sanctioned migrant jobs filled under PMRP, PMDP Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is strengthening disaster management and rehabilitation systems to minimise loss of life, infrastructure, livelihoods and environmental assets, while addressing the socio-economic needs of internally displaced persons. The […]
Govt has adopted zero-tolerance policy on drug abuse: Minister
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday told the Legislative Assembly that it has adopted a zero-tolerance policy to tackle drug addiction and illegal trafficking of narcotic and psychotropic substances across the Union Territory. In a written reply to a question by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the Health and Medical Education Department said strict action […]
Rs 61,528 crore invested in J&K road, tunnel projects: Govt
Delhi–Jammu travel time to drop to six hours, Srinagar–Jammu travel time cut to 4.5 hours Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said connectivity has remained a top priority, resulting in the completion and execution of major road infrastructure projects that have significantly improved access and reduced travel time across the Union Territory. The […]
Govt officer booked on corruption charges
Srinagar: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Saturday registered a case against a Jammu and Kashmir government officer on charges of corruption. “A case was registered against Maeen Azhar Kakroo, the then Tehsildar South Srinagar, for abusing official position. In this regard, searches were conducted at Srinagar and Baramulla,” an ACB spokesperson said. The spokesperson said […]
Army porter injured in landmine blast along LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: An army porter was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on Saturday, officials said. Zulufqar Ahmad (24), a resident of Slotri-Patiya village, was injured when he accidentally stepped on a landmine in a forward area in Mankote sector at around 2.10 pm, the officials said. As […]
NOCs issued after thorough scrutiny: Forest Minister
Jammu: The government on Saturday informed the Legislative that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) are issued only after thorough scrutiny and field verification, in strict adherence to the prescribed norms and statutory provisions for construction of residential houses. This was revealed today by Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, while replying to a […]
IAF commences Kargil courier services, 82 passengers airlifted
Kargil/Jammu: The Indian Air Force on Saturday commenced air courier service for the winter season, ensuring air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh cold months. The people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh face challenges in the winter due to the closure of roads after snowfall. On the first day of operations, […]
Police arrests conman in Ganderbal
Srinagar: Police have arrested a man in Gandebal district on charges of cheating investors by allegedly offering them government or disputed land for sale. The accused, Javid Ahmad Gojree, was posing as a land broker and cheating innocent people by falsely presenting disputed and government land as his private property, a spokesperson said. He allegedly […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 KV D/C Delina-Sheeri LJHP line will be observed due to which power supply to Short Delina, DIC, New DIC, Old Army, Main Bazar, Ushkara, PHE, Sangri, Microwave, Kanlibagh, GMC, Old Town, Baramulla, Kanil Bagh, Drangbal, Sheeri, Boniyar, Trikanjan, Limber, Nowshera, JNV, Peernia, MES, […]