Use of apple box chemical to be phased out, govt
Offers 50 percent subsidy for safer packaging Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said sodium silicate adhesive used in apple packaging boxes does not ordinarily pose “direct acute toxicity risks” to consumers as it does not come into direct contact with the produce. In a written reply to a question by legislator Irshad […]
Movement of 35 vehicles stranded in snow in Kupwara facilitated
Srinagar: Authorities in the Kupwara district of north Kashmir facilitated the movement of 35 vehicles stranded due to heavy snowfall in the border district, officials said on Wednesday. The district administration launched a massive snow-clearing operation to facilitate the movement of 35 vehicles which were stranded at Sadhna top on Kupwara-Tangdhar road due to heavy […]
IUST Holds Two-Day Capacity Building Programme
Awantipora: The Centre for Good Governance and Policy Analysis (CGG&PA), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in coordination with the Office of the Registrar Wednesday inaugurated a Two-Day Capacity Building Programme at the Rumi Library Conference Room, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and institutional governance. The inaugural session was chaired by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, […]
Arrangements for Maha Shivratri Festival reviewed at Jammu
Relief Commissioner calls for making adequate supplies in Migrant Camps, KP populated areas JAMMU: Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M) J&K, Dr. Arvind Karwani Wednesday reviewed the arrangements for annual Maha Shivratri festival, scheduled on February 14-15, 2026. Deputy Commissioner (Relief) , Vijay Kumar Sharma; Joint Director (Exn), Sheep Husbandry Department Jammu, Dr Tara Chand; Assistant […]
Restoration of JK’s statehood
CLP leader Mir calls for united political push, all-party meet Jammu: Congress Legislature Party leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Tuesday pitched for united efforts cutting across party lines for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to convene an all-party meeting to build consensus and approach the […]
Speaker disallows amendments on Article 370, Statehood
Srinagar: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday announced that he had rejected an amendment moved by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on the issue of Article 370, “because a resolution on the same was already passed by the House.” After Question Hour was over, Lone questioned the Speaker for disallowing […]
NCORD maps Tough, Tech-Enabled strategy against drug menace
CS chairs 16th UT-Level meeting to review the measures JAMMU: The 16th Union Territory-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was Tuesday chaired by the Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, to comprehensively review enforcement, prosecution, treatment, and rehabilitation measures aimed at combating the drug menace, and to chart out a more stringent, coordinated, and result-oriented […]
Budget Session-2026: Discussion on Motion of thanks on LG’s address commences in LA
JAMMU: The discussion on Motion of Thanks on Lieutenant Governor’s Address commenced in Legislative Assembly Tuesday. The motion was moved by MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie and seconded by MLA Dr. Rameshwar Singh. Initiating the debate, Showkat Hussain Ganie stated that more than 7000 people have been employed since Omar Abdullah assumed office, while around more […]
NABARD estimates priority sector credit potential of ₹49,795.58 cr for J&K: CS releases focus paper
JAMMU: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has estimated a credit potential of ₹49,795.58 crore under Priority Sector for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for 2026-27. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo Tuesday released the focus paper during the Credit Seminar organised by NABARD. The seminar provided a forum for the policymakers, […]
Jal Shakti Minister reviews CAPEX works in Kashmir Division
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Tuesday reviewed the progress on CAPEX works of Jal Shakti Department for the financial year 2025–26 in Kashmir Division. The Minister undertook a detailed assessment of the physical and financial status of ongoing Water Supply Schemes (WSS) and examined their […]