Water supply scheme sparks controversy in Gujjar Saran
Locals fear acute shortage in native areas Pulwama: A recently inaugurated water supply scheme drawing water from Nallah Lam has triggered strong resentment among residents of Gujjar Saran and adjoining villages, with locals warning that the project could severely disrupt existing drinking water and irrigation systems across several areas. The Water Supply Scheme from Gujjar […]
EOW chargesheets Kargil resident for posing as Govt official
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Kargil resident for allegedly duping individuals by promising government jobs in exchange for money. The accused, reportedly posed as a senior government officer and collected several lakhs from victims under false assurances. According to a statement issued by the […]
Kashmir rural areas record decline in road mishaps, fatalities: SSP Traffic Rural
Srinagar: Rural area in the Kashmir Valley recorded a 15 percent decline in road accidents and a 22 percent reduction in fatalities in 2025 compared to the previous year, officials said on Wednesday. Speaking during the year-end press conference, SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir R P Singh, said the department has successfully implemented a series of […]
Dy CM extends New Year greetings
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of New Year 2026, wishing them peace, prosperity and happiness. The Deputy Chief Minister said that the government remains firmly committed towards sustaining the developmental agenda with renewed vigour, ensuring that the benefits of growth […]
Div Com conducts spot visit of Natipora Junction and Barzulla Underpass
SRINAGAR: To address persistent traffic congestion and ensure smooth vehicular movement on the Rambagh-Natipora–Chanapora road, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, conducted a spot visit of Natipora Junction and Barzulla underpass on Wednesday. During the visit, the Divisional Commissioner reviewed the existing traffic scenario and issued slew […]
Div Com reviews progress of SMRDA Projects, calls for Timely Completion
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday directed executing agencies to expedite the completion of projects under the Srinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority (SMRDA) scheme and ensure that all pending works are completed before the end of the current financial year. Emphasizing adherence to timelines, the Divisional Commissioner urged agencies to fast-track projects that […]
JKBOSE launches First-Ever Shina Textbooks for Classes I & II
Commits to preserve rich linguistic diversity of J&K SRINAGAR: In a landmark move to promote and preserve regional languages, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the maiden publication of textbooks for the Shina language (Classes I and II). The initiative aligns seamlessly with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and […]
Commissioner SMC reviews NCAP, SBM Projects amid rising Air Quality Concerns
SRINAGAR:In view of air quality levels in Srinagar remaining higher than normal despite the city being surrounded by lush green forests, the Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, conducted an extensive inspection of various parts of the city to review the implementation of projects under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The inspection […]
39 OGWs identified in Kathua this year, 18 of them booked under PSA
Kathua/Jammu: Police identified 39 overground workers (OGWs) and booked 18 of them under the Public Safety Act in Kathua district during 2025, marking a major crackdown on terror networks in the region, a senior officer said on Wednesday. Presenting the annual crime report for 2025, Kathua Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohita Sharma said four […]
2025 report card: Crime Branch Jammu registered 67 FIRs, highest in last 25 years
Jammu: The Jammu Crime Branch registered 67 FIRs involving serious and complex economic offences and arrested 22 accused in 2025, the agency said on Wednesday, describing the performance as a landmark achievement. During the year, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Jammu Crime Branch successfully disposed of a record number of cases involving serious and […]