Forest Minister meets GCC delegation; advocates collective efforts towards environment preservation
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, reiterated that protection of the environment is a shared responsibility and called for a collective approach towards preserving the natural resources for the posterity. The Minister was speaking during an interaction with a delegation of the Group of Concerned Citizens […]
Hindu organisations hold protest against violence against Hindus in Bangladesh
Kishtwar/Jammu: Several Hindu organisations, besides the BJP, on Monday staged a protest in Kishtwar district against alleged incidents of assault, arson, loot and killings of members of the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh. Several shops and business establishments remained shut over a bandh called by the Sanatan Dharm Sabha. Led by Sanatan Dharm Sabha president […]
PAC reviews audit paras of Rural Development Department
JAMMU: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday held a meeting at Assembly Complex Jammu to review and discuss the Audit Paras related to the Rural Development Department (RDD). The meeting was chaired by PAC Chairman, Sham Lal Sharma and attended by members of the Committee, Mubarik Gul, […]
Search operation widened to track down terrorists hiding in forest belt in Udhampur
Jammu: Security forces widened the area of the search operation to track down terrorists hiding in the forest belt of Udhampur district on Monday, officials said. The cordon and search operation, which entered its second day, was launched in the Majalta forests after two terrorists reportedly took food from a house before escaping into the […]
Delay in disposing official files won’t be accepted: DSEK Says time-bound clearance of files is top priority
Srinagar: Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Naseer Ahmad Wani Monday chaired an important review meeting of all *Chief Education Officers (CEOs) of Kashmir Division at the Directorate of School Education Kashmir to assess the on-going functioning and progress of the School Education Department, an official spokesman said. During the meeting, the Director issued a series […]
Dr Syed Ishtiyaq Gelani elected President IDA J&K
Dr Adil Malik elected as Secretary Srinagar: The Indian Dental Association (IDA) Jammu & Kashmir State Branch on Sunday held its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) and Annual Elections, witnessing enthusiastic participation from members representing various local and district branches across the Union Territory. During the AGM, Dr A. M. Naqush formally assumed charge as […]
Police organizes Drug De-Addiction awareness seminar
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar organised Drug de-addiction awareness under Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025-2026 at Govt. Higher Secondary School Mujgund, Srinagar, a police spokesman said Monday. He said the programme was attended by SP City West Srinagar Imtiaz Ahmed, SDPO West Bemina Majid Mehboob, SHO Police Station Shalteng/ Parimpora and Incharge Police Post Qamarwari. Around […]
Deputy CM meets delegations; emphasizes prompt redress of public grievances
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Monday asserted on ensuring amicable redress of public grievances and seamless delivery of services across Jammu and Kashmir. The Deputy Chief Minister, while interacting with various public delegations at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, assured them that all their issues and concerns would be looked into for speedy redress at […]
National Mathematics Day observed at Govt Boys HSS Sopore
Sopore: Government Boys Higher Secondary School (GBHSS) Sopore on Monday celebrated National Mathematics Day with great enthusiasm and academic fervour, highlighting the importance of mathematics in education and everyday life. The event was graced by MLA Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar, and Joint Director Education, North Kashmir, Hakeem Tanveer , who attended the programme as chief […]
Babhara Pulwama residents protest against proposed railway line, fear loss of livelihoods
Pulwama: Anger and anxiety gripped Babhara village in Pulwama district as residents staged a protest against the proposed Kakapora–Shopian railway line, alleging that the project threatens to destroy their orchards and fertile agricultural land — the sole source of livelihood for hundreds of families in the area. The protest in Babhara mirrors similar unrest in […]