Policeman found dead in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: A policeman was found dead in Rajouri district, officials said on Friday. Constable Shubam Choudhary, who was posted in Poonch, was reportedly returning from Nowshera town to his native village when he died under mysterious circumstances, they said. The body was found during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday and has been sent […]
Khyber Cement Marks Fifth Edition of Swachhata Hi Seva 2025
Srinagar: Khyber Cement proudly celebrated the fifth edition of Swachhata Hi Seva 2025, under the aegis of the Indian Bureau of Mines, Dehradun Region, and the Directorate General of Mines Safety, Srinagar Region. The initiative, themed “Let’s Build a Cleaner Tomorrow,” commenced on 17th September 2025 and concluded on 2nd October 2025, on the occasion […]
Work on Dogripora Awantipora bridge yet to start despite fresh sanction, allege locals
Demand immediate resumption of long-pending project stalled since 2008 Pulwama: Despite administrative sanction in May this year for an amount of Rs 1529.47 lakh, paving the way for completion of the long-stalled Dogripora bridge in Awantipora, no physical work has been started yet. The delay has left thousands of residents from Dogripora and adjoining areas […]
J&K Bank contributes ₹4.10 crore to CM’s Relief Fund for flood-affected families
CEO, Amitava Chatterjee hands over cheque to CM SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Friday contributed an amount of ₹4 crore and 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures for the people affected by the recent floods in the Jammu and Kashmir. The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer […]
Court permission will decide Mehraj Malik’s participation in Assembly session: Speaker
Srinagar: J&K Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Friday said that the attendance of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Mehraj Malik in the upcoming session of the Assembly depends on whether the court grants him permission. Speaking to reporters, the Speaker said his attendance depends on whether the court will grant him permission. “It […]
Police books two habitual drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act in Sopore
Five drug peddlers arrested elsewhere Srinagar: Police in Sopore booked two habitual drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT NDPS Act), a police spokesman said Friday. He said that the offenders have been identified as Umar Farooq Sheikh son of Farooq Ahmad Sheikh resident of Seeloo […]
Police busts illegal rebranding of Govt-issued rice in Awantipora
Accused arrested, vehicle seized Srinagar: In a major action against illegal trade practices, Police in Awantipora received credible information regarding unlawful rebranding of government-issued rice at Shaltokuna Awantipora, a police spokesman said Friday. Acting promptly on the information, a police team conducted a raid at the identified location. During the operation, a vehicle (Tata Mobile) […]
Aijaz Asad conducts comprehensive review of MGNREGA implementation across J&K
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj Department, Mohammad Aijaz Asad conducted a comprehensive review of MGNREGA implementation across Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on key performance indicators (KPIs), Project UNNATI, timely wage payments, and strengthening social audits. The meeting was attended by Director RDD Kashmir, Shabir Hussain Bhat; Director RDD Jammu, […]
Simplify procedures, adopt people-friendly measures for benefit of Senior Citizens, PwDs: Sakeena Itoo
Reviews performance, functioning of Srinagar/Jammu CRCs SRINAGAR: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo emphasized on the need to simplify procedures and adopt people-friendly measures for the benefit of Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The Minister made these remarks while chairing a review meeting to review performance and […]
Satish Sharma directs for enhancing supply chain of LPG cylinders, petrol, diesel
Reviews stock position of essential supplies across J&K JAMMU : In a decisive move to ensure uninterrupted access to essential commodities, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), IT, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma directed to enhance the supply chain of LPG cylinders, petrol, and diesel across Jammu and Kashmir. The […]