Good relations with neighbours key to overcoming challenges: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said that maintaining good relations with neighbours and living in brotherhood is key to overcoming the challenges ahead. He also cautioned that those targeting Kashmiri shawl dealers across India are trying to bring back Hitler’s ideology. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, said there will be […]
Police initiates legal proceedings against 20 for not complying with ban on VPN
Srinagar: Police have initiated legal proceedings against 15 people in Sopore and five in Anantnag for not complying with orders prohibiting the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) in Jammu and Kashmir, on security grounds. A spokesperson said police in Sopore have identified 23 people using VPN services in violation of the prohibitory orders issued […]
Ladakh UT aims transforming Public Administration through Digital, Citizen-Centric Governance
Leh: The year 2025 emerged as a defining phase in Ladakh’s administrative evolution, marked by a sustained focus on good governance through digital transformation, transparency, accountability and citizen participation. Recognising the region’s unique geographical challenges and dispersed population, the UT administration prioritised technology-enabled solutions to ensure that public services reached citizens efficiently, fairly and without […]
Fake appointment order case
EOW chargesheets two Budgam residents Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two accused for their alleged involvement in preparing and using forged appointment orders to cheat job aspirants, officials said on Thursday. According to a statement issued here, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch […]
Awareness Program on PMVBRY, Labour Codes held in Budgam
DC emphasises awareness, compliance to strengthen employment generation and Labour Welfare across District BUDGAM: An awareness programme was organised by the District Administration Budgam to review the rollout and implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) and the Four Labour Codes, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) budgam ,Dr.Bilal Mohi-ud-din […]
Preparations for Republic Day 2026 reviewed at Sumbal
BANDIPORA: In connection with the celebration of Republic Day 2026, a preparatory meeting of officers of Sumbal Sub-Division was held today under the chairmanship of Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sumbal, Murtaza Ahmad Sheikh at Dak Bungalow, Irrigation Colony, Sumbal. During the meeting, the SDM reviewed arrangements related to security, parade, cultural programmes, public participation, sanitation, power […]
DC Anantnag reviews arrangements for Republic Day-2026 celebrations
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid, reviewed the arrangements for the upcoming Republic Day-2026 celebrations during a comprehensive meeting with concerned officers today at Dak Bangalow, Khanabal. The meeting was attended by ADCs, GM DIC, ACR, ACD, SDMs,CPO, CMO, CEO, CAO, CAHO, DSEO, representative of SSP, district and sectoral officers, representatives of Educational Institutions […]
Under the garb of Modernization
Raqif Makhdoomi ‘Yourap Ki Ghulami Pe Razamand Huwa Tu Mujh Ko To Gila Tujh Se Hai, Yourap Se Nahin Hai! ‘It is you who became the willing slave of Europe: My complaint is against you, it is not against Europe’. The above quoted couplet is written by one of the well-known poets. Allama Iqbal (RA). […]
Traffic enforcement saw major improvement in Srinagar: SSP Traffic
Srinagar: Stating that traffic enforcement in Srinagar improved significantly in 2024, with higher disposal rates, fewer pendencies and better public compliance, the authorities on Wednesday said that focussed enforcement and coordination have delivered visible results. Addressing the year-ender press conference, Senior Superintendent Traffic City, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, said the disposal rate of traffic challans increased […]
Sakeena Itoo reviews cleanliness, sanitation measures in GMCs, District Hospitals
Stresses on proactive, people-centric approach for accessible, quality healthcare services JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting regarding cleanliness and sanitation measures in Government Medical Colleges (GMCs), District Hospitals and Sub-district hospitals of Kashmir division as well as other facilities at Civil Secretariat […]