Lt Guv Manoj Sinha notifies J&K VB-GRAM-G Scheme
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday notified the Jammu Kashmir Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM-G) Scheme, 2026, which will come into force across all notified rural areas of the Union Territory from July 1, 2026, an official statement issued here said. Issued under Section 3(1) read with Section 8 of […]
Multi-agency security review, mock drills intensified ahead of Amarnath, Buddha Amarnath Yatras
Jammu: Police on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation and stepped up preparedness measures across Jammu division to ensure the safe, secure and smooth conduct of the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra, Buddha Amarnath Yatra and Kousar Nag pilgrimage. A subsidiary multi-agency centre (SMAC) meeting was held at the district police lines in Reasi under the chairmanship […]
Amarnath Yatra: Top CRPF official reviews operational preparedness in Jammu region
Jammu: The Special Director General (SDG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Vitul Kumar on Wednesday reviewed the force’s operational preparedness and security arrangements for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a safe and secure pilgrimage. The 57-day annual pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath will commence on July […]
Muharram procession to mark eighth day of mourning taken out in Srinagar
Srinagar: Thousands of members of the Shia community in Kashmir took out a Muharram procession on Wednesday here to mark the eighth day of mourning amidst tight security arrangements, officials said. The procession was taken out in a peaceful manner as authorities had made adequate security and other arrangements. However, commuters faced difficulties due to […]
Kashmir’s GI QR Code System earns National recognition
Technology-driven authentication system strengthens global trust in Pashmina, Carpets and other heritage crafts SRINAGAR/ NEW DELHI: The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, has been conferred with the prestigious SKOCH Award for its innovative GI QR Code Management System, implemented through the Pashmina Testing & Quality Certification Centre (PTQCC) at the Craft Development Institute (CDI) […]
Northern Railway launches 2-day inter-divisional safety audit in Jammu division
Jammu: The Northern Railway’s Jammu Division on Wednesday commenced a two-day Inter-Divisional Safety Audit aimed at evaluating safety performance and identifying areas for improvement, an official said. The audit is led by Principal Chief Safety Commissioner, North Eastern Railway (NER), Neeraj Gupta and includes senior officers in senior administrative grade from five key departments of […]
Govt issues roster for Administrative Secretaries at Civil Secretariat Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday issued a roster for Administrative Secretaries who will remain available at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu for the month of June and July 2026. According to Government Order No. 1119-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), senior IAS and IPS officers have been assigned […]
Lt Guv chairs 36th University Council Meeting of SKUAST-Kashmir
Council approved several institutional reforms SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired the 36th University Council Meeting of SKUAST-Kashmir, at Lok Bhavan, an official spokesman said here. The Council approved several institutional reforms, including the upgradation of the Agricultural Research Information System into the Directorate of Information Technology, the Internal Quality Assurance Cell into […]
Supreme Courts of India, Russia sign MoU on judicial cooperation
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has signed an MoU with the top court of the Russian Federation in the field of judicial cooperation. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation Igor Krasnov signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Moscow on Tuesday. Accompanied by a […]
Top army officers brief parliamentary panel on country’s defence
New Delhi: Top brass of the Army, led by Chief of Defence Staff General N S Raja Subramani, on Wednesday briefed a parliamentary panel about the steps taken for the defence of the country, including in all land borders and where it is strategically deployed. The team of Army officers is learnt to have conveyed […]