Sakeena Itoo takes stock of hailstorm damage in Kulgam, Shopian districts
Orders immediate assessment, relief measures JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo has expressed deep concern over the widespread damage caused by the hailstorm which severely affected many orchards and farmlands in several areas of Kulgam and Shopian districts. The Minister said that this unforeseen weather calamity has traded […]
Budget Session 2026: JKLA Speaker sets record, presides over 102.35 hrs in 22 sittings
JAMMU: Speaker Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather, has created a remarkable milestone in the history of legislative proceedings by presiding over all 22 sittings of the recently concluded Budget Session, officials said. Demonstrating exceptional dedication and commitment towards parliamentary responsibilities, the Speaker personally chaired proceedings for an impressive 102.35 hours out […]
J&K PHE Contractors Coordination Committee calls on A R Rather
JAMMU: A delegation of J&K PHE (Jal Shakti) Contractors Coordination Committee today called on Speaker JKLA Abdul Rahim Rather at Assembly Secretariat. The Delegation apprised the Speaker regarding the pressing issues faced by JJM contractors. These included pending payments under JJM, delay in submission of the House Committee report besides extending timely relief through the […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Exhibition line will be observed due to which power supply to Exhibition, Hari Singh High Street, PCR, Batamaloo, Baranpather, Danderkha and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 12 April 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Exhibition-Bemina […]
Police arrests drug peddlers in Pulwama, Sopore
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested a suspected drug peddler and recovered 392 grams of contraband substance in Pulwama. In another such exercise another drug peddler was held in north Kashmir’s Sopore area, a police spokesman said. The accused, Vikas Ahmad Lone, was apprehended at a checkpoint established at Circular Road near Gangoo Crossing in Pulwama, […]
BJP celebrates foundation day with flag hoistings, rallies
Jammu: The BJP on Monday celebrated its 47th foundation day across Jammu and Kashmir, as party cadre organised rallies, hoisted flags and held programmes at multiple levels. The party units organised programmes from the booth to the district level to spread awareness among the public about its ideology and initiatives. As part of the celebrations, […]
Smart e-Bus trial Run begins from Dadsara Tral to Srinagar
Locals seek expansion across South Kashmir Pulwama: In a significant step towards modernizing public transport and promoting eco-friendly mobility, authorities have commenced a trial run of a Smart Electric Bus service from Dadsara in Tral to Srinagar, drawing appreciation from commuters and locals alike. The introduction of the e-bus service is being seen as a […]
ACB arrests social welfare dept official in Kathua
Jammu: The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau on Monday arrested a Junior Assistant at the Social Welfare Department in Billawar, Kathua, for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 linked to state marriage assistance, officials said here. They said, the accused was caught red-handed during a trap operation. In a statement issued here a spokesman of […]
Javid Dar reviews progress on irrigation Khuls, micro irrigation works under MGNREGA
JAMMU: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, Monday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress on desilting works of Irrigation Khuls and the execution of Micro Irrigation projects undertaken under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act for the 2025–26 fiscal. The meeting […]
Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy delegation calls on Speaker JKLA
Donates 22 books titled “History of Dr BR Ambedkar” to Assembly Library JAMMU: A delegation of Bhartiya Dalit Sahitya Academy led by its President and former Chief Secretary BR Kundal today called on Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly (JKLA), Abdul Rahim Rather at Assembly Secretariat here. During the meeting, Kundal donated 22 books titled “History of […]