Union budget signals push for developed India, shows strong focus on J&K: JCCI
Jammu: The Union Budget 2026 reflects a strong push towards building a developed India and an additional Rs 2,000 crore allocation for Jammu and Kashmir reflects the Union government’s focus on its development, an industry official said on Sunday. The President of the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (JCCI), Arun Gupta, said that J&K […]
BRO begins snow clearance on Pahalgam-Chandanwari axis
Clearance will ensure uninterrupted movement of forces Srinagar: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has undertaken snow clearance operations on the Pahalgam-Chandanwari Road, the gateway of the revered Amarnath Yatra route in Anantnag district. “The 17-km-long Pahalgam-Chandanwari stretch is being cleared of heavy snow to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for security forces deployed at various locations to […]
Keep separate budget for Old Srinagar: Mehbooba to govt
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the Jammu and Kashmir government should keep a separate provision for development of Old Srinagar city, also known as Shahr-e-Khaas. The budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin on Monday with the address of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while […]
Devyani Rana flags off special Olympics athletes for National Championship
Jammu: MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana, Sunday flagged off a contingent of Special Olympics Athletes under the aegis of Special Olympics Bharat – J&K Union Territory, who have been selected to represent J&K at the Special Olympics Bharat National Athletics Championship. The athletes secured their selection through outstanding performances at the State Games 2025 and will […]
BJP J&K Organises Budget Prasaran Programme across Kashmir
Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K organised Budget Prasaran Programmes across all districts and constituencies of the Kashmir Valley, marking a major outreach initiative to disseminate the key highlights of the Union Budget among the people. The main programme was held at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, and was presided over by BJP State General Secretary Mohammad […]
MLA seeks assembly resolution for citizenship to PoK women in JK
Srinagar: Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) leader Sheikh Khurshid on Sunday said he has submitted a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, seeking citizenship for women who came to the Union territory under the rehabilitation policy for former terrorists. “I have brought a resolution seeking citizenship and legal status for women and children who returned […]
Operation to track down 3 holed-up terrorists continues in Kishtwar
Jammu: Security forces on Sunday resumed their cordon and search operation in the snowbound area of Kishtwar district to trace and neutralise three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists believed to be hiding in the area following a brief gunbattle. Security has been heightened in adjoining areas, with Village Defence Guards (VDGs) put in operational mode for a high […]
Two PDD employees killed, two injured in road mishap at Poonch
Poonch: Two employees of the Power Development Department (PDD) lost their lives, while two persons sustained injuries in a road accident at Jandrola in the Mandi area of Poonch district on Saturday. Officials said that a vehicle met with an accident near Jandrola, Mandi, resulting in the on-spot death of two persons and injuries to […]
MLA, former legislator call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Er. Abdul Ghani Kohli, former Minister and senior BJP Leader called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday, an official spokesman said here. Later, Shabir Ahmad Kullay, Member of Legislative Assembly from Shopian also called on the Lieutenant Governor. Representatives of J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association also called on the Lieutenant Governor and projected various […]
J&K Govt orders Weekend Work For Finance Dept, HODs
Ahead of Budget Session govt orders weekend work for finance Dept, HODs JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has directed its Finance Department and all Heads of Departments to remain open over the weekend to ensure preparedness for the upcoming Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly. An order issued here stated that these departments will […]