Restoration of JK’s statehood: Farooq Abdullah claims lack of support within INDIA bloc
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has expressed deep disappointment over the INDIA bloc, especially the Congress, “not supporting” the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood with the “expected vigour”. In a candid assessment of the opposition bloc, Abdullah said that while his party remains a committed member of the alliance, it has fallen short […]
Two sites in Ladakh to be developed as ‘Valley of Flowers’: LG Saxena
Leh: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday said that a plan to develop two locations in the Union Territory as “Valley of Flowers” is in pipeline to boost tourism and enhance the region’s natural appeal. The initiative aims to plant a wide variety of flowers that can withstand Ladakh’s harsh climatic conditions, including […]
Labour Day celebration: Deputy CM reaffirms govt’s commitment to workers’ welfare, social security
JAMMU: Commemorating the Labour Day observance, Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Friday described the working class as the backbone of the economy. He reiterated the government’s firm commitment to ensure their economic welfare and social security across Jammu and Kashmir. In his message, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that workers are the driving force behind […]
8th CPC to visit Srinagar from June 1–4
SRINAGAR: The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is scheduled to visit Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir, from June 1 to June 4, 2026 (Monday to Thursday). A notice issued by Director 8th CPC in this regard reads, “Concerned stakeholders including Organizations/Institutions of Central Government as well as Jammu & Kashmir (UT) and Unions/Associations desirous of interacting […]
Police registers 153 NDPS cases in Anantnag during last 4 months
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag, in its continued drive against drug trafficking and substance abuse, has carried out an intensified crackdown on drug mafia during the first four months of 2026, yielding significant results across the district, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that during this period, 153 cases under the NDPS Act were registered, […]
Major crackdown on narcotic networks, 7 drug peddlers held
Srinagar: Police achieved significant success by arresting seven drug peddlers and registering several cases under the NDPS Act. The operations conducted in Anantnag, Handwara and Sopore resulted in the recovery of substantial quantity of contraband substances, a police spokesman said Friday. In Anantnag, police registered four NDPS cases and arrested five accused persons during naka […]
Illegal Extraction of Minerals: Police seized three vehicles, arrests three persons in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police intercepted and seized three vehicles and arrested three persons (Drivers) involved in the transportation of illegally extracted minerals, a police spokesman said Friday. He said that a police party intercepted and seized three vehicles (02 Tractors & 01 Dumper) involved in the transportation of illegally extracted minerals at Kulgam. Upon inspection, the said […]
CBK files chargesheet in multi-lakh job fraud case
Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a major job fraud case, accusing three men of duping people of lakhs on the promise of government jobs, officials said. They said the accused posed as influential officials and issued fake appointment orders, exposing a well-organised scam now before a Srinagar court for […]
Taking Cancer care delivery on priority
The higher incidence of Cancer in Kashmir has spread scare and concern among the locals here. This health issue is proving to be a major health crisis in the region. Ironically, more than 32,000 cancer cases have been reported across Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, with nearly 79 per cent of the total cases […]
CS inaugurates SOC to strengthen cyber security framework across JK
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday inaugurated the Jammu and Kashmir Security Operations Centre (JK SOC), marking a significant step towards strengthening the Union Territory’s cyber security infrastructure. Additional Chief Secretary, (Financial Commissioner) Revenue, Shaleen Kabra; Principal Secretary, Home, Chandraker Bharti; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar; Secretary, IT Department, Dr. Piyush Singla; Director General, […]