Satish Sharma for time bound action on issues relating transport sector
Attends Gen Zorwar”s Martyrdom Day, pays homage JAMMU: Transport Minister Satish Sharma today asserted that the transport sector is crucial for boosting the region’s economy, emphasising the government’s commitment to a transparent and efficient system in Jammu & Kashmir. The Minister was interacting with the representatives of Transport Welfare Associations during a meeting convened to […]
Police crackdown on vehicles plying without valid documents
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday launched a special enforcement drive against vehicles operating without mandatory transfer of ownership documents after sale or purchase — a move aimed at preventing misuse of non-transferred or non-local registrations. The drive was carried across several districts in the Valley, police said, adding that teams were deployed […]
CM inaugurates 56 new residential flats for Darbar Move employees in Jammu
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday inaugurated newly constructed residential blocks at Ahata Amar Singh and Sarwal, marking a significant step in strengthening housing infrastructure for Government employees associated with the Darbar Move. The Chief Minister formally opened the facilities by cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Advisor to the Chief […]
Shopian residents stage peaceful protest:
Demand fair compensation for land acquired under NH-444 project Locals say livelihood at stake, urge administration to intervene Shopian: Residents of several villages in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday staged a peaceful protest, demanding fair and adequate compensation for the orchards and agricultural land being acquired for the ongoing NH-444 road project. Scores of […]
Homestay owner booked for concealing foreign national’s stay: Police
Srinagar: Police on Thursday registered a case against a homestay owner in Budgam for failing to report the stay of a foreign national, in violation of mandatory legal requirements, a police spokesman said. He said that during routine inspections of hotels, guest houses, and homestays carried out by the Police, a serious violation was detected […]
Div Com reviews Jal Shakti Department
Calls for timely completion of AMRUT 2.0 projects SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Thursday reviewed the functioning of the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department, progress of ongoing schemes, and winter preparedness in a meeting with senior officers of the department. Concerned officials of the department presented an overview of gravity and lift water supply […]
Government school teacher suspended in Ramban for alleged misconduct
Ramban/Jammu: Authorities here on Thursday ordered the suspension of a government school teacher for allegedly posting insensitive content on social media. The order was issued by the chief education officer (CEO), Ramban, suspending Balwant Singh, Teacher Grade-II, posted at Government Primary School, Killaseri in Batote Zone, under civil services rules. According to the order, during […]
Police conduct searches at locations linked to banned separatist organisation
Srinagar: Police on Thursday carried out searches at multiple locations linked to the members of the banned organisation Tehreek-e-Hurriyat in the Sopore area of north Kashmir, officials said. A police officer said the coordinated searches were part of the ongoing investigation of a case under Sections 10 and 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act […]
Man on run for 10 years in rash driving held in Kathua
Jammu: A man, who had been on the run for 10 years in a rash driving case, was arrested in Kathua district on Thursday, police said. The accused, identified as Jagraj Singh, a resident of Punjab’s Gurdaspur district, was wanted in connection with a case registered under Sections 279 (rash driving) and 337 (causing injuries) […]
Speaker Legislative Assembly visits Charar-e-Sharief constituency
Inaugurates healthcare facilities; reviews development works CHARAR-E-SHARIEF: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and MLA Charar-e-Sharief, Abdul Rahim Rather, conducted an extensive tour of his constituency to review ongoing developmental works besides inaugurating key healthcare facilities. During the visit, the Speaker inaugurated newly established Dental and Digital X-Ray units at PHC Hayatpora, marking a significant […]