Cong protests in Jammu over NEET cancellation
Demands SC-monitored probe Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Wednesday staged protests against the Centre over the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, demanding strict action against those involved in the alleged paper leak and a Supreme Court-monitored probe into it. Carrying party flags, scores of Congress workers and leaders led by working president of […]
Police destroy cannabis plantation on over 53 kanals of land
Jammu: Police have launched a massive crackdown on the cultivation of cannabis and destroyed the crop grown in over 53 kanals of land in Doda and Samba districts, officials said on Wednesday. Doda Police carried out a series of anti-drug operations across different parts of the district and destroyed wild cannabis cultivation spread over nearly […]
Two held for providing aid to JeM terrorists in Kishtwar
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday arrested two individuals for allegedly providing logistical support and shelter to foreign members of terror outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad’s Saifullah group in Kishtwar district, officials said. The arrested persons were Mashkoor Ahmed, a resident of Beighpora Singhpora who worked as a government school teacher, and Maneer Ahmed, a resident of […]
Protest erupts in Jammu against encroachment of forest, state lands
Jammu: A protest broke out in Jammu on Wednesday against alleged large-scale encroachments on forest and state lands in the Shivalik range surrounding the winter capital. Led by BJP MLA from Bahu constituency, Vikram Randhawa, hundreds of protesters carrying placards that read “Save Jammu forest” and “Stop grabbing Jammu lands” took out a rally on […]
CM thanks EAM Jaishankar for repatriation of six J&K residents’ mortal remains from Kuwait
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed gratitude to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar for facilitating the repatriation of the mortal remains of six residents of Jammu & Kashmir who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Kuwait. The Chief Minister also appreciated the efforts of the Indian Embassy in Kuwait for […]
Advisor to CM calls on Javed Rana: Discusses J&K’s development priorities
SRINAGAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, Wednesday called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar and held discussions on a range of development issues concerning the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. The two exchanged views on accelerating development across […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 KV Shamsipora Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Shamsipora, Sudsanoo, Turka, Tachloo & adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 14 & 18 May 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 KV Sheeri Baramulla-1st line will […]
CS reviews progress under PM-SYM scheme in J&K
Over 99,000 unorganised workers enrolled under pension scheme across UT SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme across the districts of Jammu and Kashmir, with emphasis on expanding social security coverage for unorganised workers through sustained awareness and registration […]
Shaleen Kabra reviews Jal Jeevan Mission works in Kupwara
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary Jal Shakti Department J&K, Shaleen Kabra, Wednesday conducted an extensive inspection of various Water Supply Schemes in Kupwara to review the progress, functioning and quality of drinking water supply infrastructure being developed under Jal Jeevan Mission in the district. During the visit, the Additional Chief Secretary inspected the ongoing and completed […]
Omar govt failed miserably on governance front: LoP Sunil Sharma
Says misgovernance, corruption have peaked during Omar regime Srinagar: Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Wednesday slammed the Omar Abdullah-led government over governance in Jammu and Kashmir, saying its headquarters seem to lie somewhere between marathon tracks and Gulmarg’s ski slopes. Sharma alleged that misgovernance and corruption have peaked during Omar Abdullah’s government. “If […]