Flight disruptions: Railways adds extra coach to Jammu–New Delhi Rajdhani
Jammu: In view of the ongoing IndiGo flight disruptions, Northern Railways on Friday announced the augmentation of an additional coach in the Jammu-New Delhi Rajdhani Express for the next seven days, beginning tonight, officials said. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said the decision comes to facilitate stranded passengers and provide them comfort. “In the […]
NC-led JK govt achieved a lot in one year despite UT status: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday defended the Jammu and Kashmir government, saying a lot has been achieved in its first year within the limited powers granted to it under the Union Territory set up. Abdullah, however, said a lot more needs to be done to ease the sufferings of the people. […]
PDP urges LG to clear proposal to increase upper age limit for CCE
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday urged Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to approve the Jammu and Kashmir government’s proposal, seeking an increase in the upper age limit for the combined competitive examination. PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra said a favourable approval before the examination, scheduled to take place on December 7, would reflect compassion, fairness […]
White collar terror module: SIA raids in Srinagar, Ganderbal
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) Friday carried out raids in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts as part of its investigations into the “white collar” terror module, officials said. The early morning raids were carried out by the SIA in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts in central Kashmir, including at the residence of […]
Northern Army commander visits Poonch, reviews operational readiness
Jammu: The Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited troops in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch to review operational readiness and assess the prevailing security situation in the area. The Army commander appreciated the steadfast dedication and high state of preparedness of the troops operating under challenging conditions. “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern […]
CM pays homage to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 120th birth anniversary
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday paid homage at the Mazar of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, recalling the unparalleled role played by the iconic leader in shaping the political and social landscape of Jammu & Kashmir. Braving the sharp winter cold, the Chief Minister visited Naseembagh, Hazratbal, where he led the commemoration held on the […]
CM lays foundation of two commemorative gates at Hazratbal Shrine
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday laid the foundation stone for two commemorative gates — Bab-ul-Salam and Bab-ul-Noor — at the revered Dargah Hazratbal, marking a significant step toward preserving the shrine’s heritage while enhancing its infrastructure and the overall experience for devotees and visitors. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, […]
Pipe leakage continues to flood playground in Lurow Jagir Tral
Local athletes slam Jal Shakti department for ‘negligence’ Pulwama: A major leakage in a water supply pipe at the local playground in Lurow Jagir area of Tral continues to cause inconvenience to players and residents, with locals accusing the Jal Shakti Department of failing to act despite repeated complaints. For the last several weeks, water […]
GMC Srinagar Keeps Diagnostic Services Functional
MRI Unit Undergoes Essential Maintenance SRINAGAR: The Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar and its associated hospitals (SMHS/SSH) and other partner facilities have successfully maintained uninterrupted diagnostic services over the past two days despite the scheduled shutdown of the MRI unit at Shireen Bagh. During the 48 hour period, a total of 67 MRI scans and 220 […]
Land-fraud case: Chargesheet filed against businessman, retired govt officials
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet here in a land-fraud case involving retired officers of the Revenue Department and a businessman, officials said on Thursday. The EOW has submitted a chargesheet in a case registered in 2022 under various sections of the Ranbir Penal Code, read with […]