Budget allocates Rs 4,869 crore to Ladakh
Lt Guv says development in focus New Delhi/Leh: The Centre has allocated more than Rs 4,869 crore to the Union territory of Ladakh in the Union Budget 2026-27, a drop of around 33 per cent compared to the Revised Estimates of Rs 7,377.43 crore for the current fiscal. The Union territory, which came into existence […]
BRO restores vital 112-km Kishtwar-Sansari road connecting JK, Himachal
Jammu: The Border Roads Organisation on Saturday restored road connectivity along the 112-kilometre stretch reconnecting Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda-Kishtwar belt with Himachal Pradesh after intensive snow clearance operations carried out under extreme weather conditions last week. The Kishtwar-Sansari road, where the work was completed, links the Union territory with the Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. […]
Kashmir shines at 12th national icestock championship
Athletes secure international berths Pulwama: Jammu and Kashmir once again carved its name on the national sporting map as three athletes from the Union Territory delivered an outstanding performance at the 12th National Icestock Championship, held at the snow-clad slopes of Gulmarg, Kashmir. Representing Lovely Professional University (LPU), the trio bagged multiple medals and secured […]
Two revenue officials chargesheeted over ‘illegal’ transfer of land in Jammu
Jammu: Two revenue officials were chargesheeted for allegedly transferring prime land worth Rs 22 crore to private persons in Nagrota, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said on Saturday. A chargesheet produced by the anti-graft agency before the court of Jammu anti-corruption special judge carried the names of the two officials and 31 private persons, alleged to […]
Police arrests three Drug Peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Sopore and Awantipora and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Aftab Mohallah, Warpora crossing intercepted two suspicious persons who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, Charas-like substance […]
Chief Justice inaugurates orientation programme on ‘ICT, e-Courts, AI’ and its impact on Judiciary
JAMMU: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the Jammu & Kashmir Judicial Academy Saturday organised a one day orientation programme on “ICT and e-Courts Induction Programme” for the newly recruited Civil Judges (ECT-17-2025)” and “Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Judiciary” at J&K Judicial Academy, Janipur, Jammu. […]
Public trust in Govt hospitals depends on conduct, compassion of doctors, paramedical staff: Sakeena Itoo
Conducts surprise inspection of GMC Jammu, reviews healthcare facilities JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo Saturday conducted surprise inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and took detailed appraisal of healthcare delivery and patient-centric services at the facility. During the visit, the Health Minister undertook an extensive review […]
Over 8,000 new artisans trained in GI registered papier mache craft: Handicrafts Dept
SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir has strongly refuted certain portions of a news story published in a Local daily newspaper with headline – ‘The Art Will Die with Us’: Srinagar’s papier mache craftsmen battle extinction. In a press release issued here, a spokesman of the Department countered the claims made by Nasir Ahmad […]
From Orchard to Opportunity: The Quiet Revolution in Apple Farming under HADP
JAMMU: Horticulture is not merely an agricultural activity in J&K it is the backbone of the rural economy here. Among its many produce, apple occupies a central place, supporting lakhs of farming families and anchoring allied livelihoods across the length and breadth of thevalley and some districts of Jammu region. Yet, despite producing apples renowned […]
Delegations, individuals call on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Vibodh Gupta, former MLC and senior BJP leader called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Saturday, an official spokesman said here. He said that Munish Sharma, senior BJP leader also called on the Lieutenant Governor. Earlier, Aftab Malik, Chairman, District Development Council Srinagar also called on Lieutenant Governor at Lok Bhawan, the official added. […]