Secy RDD reviews MGNREGA draft Annual Action Plan 2025-26 for Jammu Division
Calls for strategic convergence; people-centric, community driven planning JAMMU: Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Wednesday conducted a comprehensive review of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Labour Budget (LB) for MGNREGA for the fiscal 2025-26, focusing on 10 districts of Jammu division. Director RDD Jammu, Mumtaz Ali; Joint […]
Chief Secretary emphasises importance of making TDAs self sustainable
Reviews status of wayside amenities for tourists across J&K NEW DELHI: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review and strengthen the functioning of various Tourism Development Authorities (TDAs) across Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasised the need to make these bodies more meaningful by enhancing their operational efficiency and resource base. Present in […]
Several detained as police thwart protest march by daily wagers in Jammu
Jammu: Nearly a dozen protesters were taken into preventive custody after a group of daily wagers tried to take out a protest march in support of their demands here on Wednesday, officials said. All J&K Daily Wagers Sangharsh Samiti announced the march from Maulana Azad Stadium to Civil Secretariat to press for implementation of minimum […]
JK HC quashes order detaining journalist under PSA
Srinagar: High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday quashed the detention order of journalist Majid Hyderi under the Public Safety Act (PSA). Justice V K Chatterjee quashed the detention of Hyderi under PSA, advocate Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, counsel for the journalist, told PTI. Hyderi was arrested in September, 2023 on charges of […]
H&ME Minister reviews progress on development works, welfare schemes in Srinagar
Emphasizes strong collaboration between legislators, officers to percolate maximum benefits to common people SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, convened a marathon meeting here to review progress on development works besides assessing implementation of government sponsored schemes across Srinagar district. The meeting was attended by Members of Legislative […]
CPI (M) conference adopts resolutions on restoration of JK’s statehood, Pandits’ return to Kashmir
Jammu: The CPI (M) adopted resolutions on the immediate restoration of the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir and the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits at the two-day state conference of the party, a senior leader said. The CPI (M)’s 13th state conference ended here on Tuesday, which was attended by coordinator and polit bureau […]
Ammunition, explosive substance seized in Samba
Samba/Jammu: Police on Tuesday seized some ammunition and explosive substance from a forest area and said a major sabotage by anti-national elements was averted with timely recovery of the materials. The recovery that included 29 rounds of AK assault rifle, its magazine and some explosive powder was made from Kawala forest in Chilla Danga, a […]
Khyber Cement’s carries out ‘free helmet distribution drive’
Srinagar: In a testament to its enduring commitment to Jammu & Kashmir’s development and well-being, Khyber Cement, in collaboration with the Traffic Department, is leading a successful helmet distribution campaign to promote road safety awareness. The impactful initiative, launched by SSP Traffic Muzaffar Shah, underscores the need for responsible riding and traffic safety in Srinagar. […]
Two sisters abducted from Jammu rescued in Chhattisgarh
Jammu: Two teenage sisters from Jammu, allegedly abducted a week ago, were rescued from Chhattisgarh and handed over to their family, police said on Tuesday. The accused Shiva Dass and Manoj Kumar, both residents of Chhattisgarh, are yet to be arrested, they said. Jammu’s Janipur Police Station received a complaint from the father of the […]
Two held in Kathua with huge amount of cash
Kathua/Jammu: Two people were nabbed after a huge amount of cash was recovered them them in Kathua district on Tuesday, police said. The Kashmir-bound vehicle was coming from Punjab and was intercepted at Lakhanpur, the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. He said the cash in crores of rupees was found hidden in […]