Fuel supply concerns: Centre asks states to crack down on hoarding, black marketing
New Delhi: The Centre has directed states and Union Territories to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing of petroleum products and LPG, amid supply concerns triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Invoking provisions under the Essential Commodities Act and the LPG Control Order, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas […]
Adequate availability of fuel, LPG in JK: Oil Companies
Continuous monitoring and supply measures in place, say officials Srinagar: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Friday said that the supply of petroleum products and LPG remains stable and adequate to meet the current demand across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Himanshu Sharma, State Level Coordinator for Oil Industry, J&K said that the […]
8th Ayodhya Parv: Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation: Lt Guv
Terms it eternal fountainhead of consciousness JAMMU: ‘Ayodhya is the cradle of civilisation and eternal fountainhead of consciousness. When we invoke Ayodhya, we summon that very consciousness which is Prabhu Shri Ram’s benediction and which has given meaning to human civilisation,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the significance […]
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir higher reaches, rains lash plains
Erratic weather till April 10: MeT Srinagar: Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday, while the plains were lashed by rains, officials said. They said a few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including Mughal Road in south Kashmir’s Shopian, and Sadhna Top in north Kashmir’s Kupwara, […]
Strengthening nuclear triad: India commissions new nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman
New Delhi: India on Friday commissioned its third indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridaman, significantly bolstering the naval component of the nation’s nuclear triad, authoritative sources said. There is no official word yet on the commissioning of the boat that came amid a rapidly evolving regional security environment. India’s nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) […]
J&K economic growth eases to 11.18 pc in FY25: CAG report
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 per cent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 per cent in the previous financial year, though it has remained in the 11-12 per cent range over the past four fiscals, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The CAG report on Union […]
Global events beyond Centre’s control: CM Omar
Says no immediate shortage of essentials in JK Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the developments at the international level remain beyond the control of both the Union government and the people, asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will largely mirror the broader national scenario. He said the Union territory […]
CS takes stock of LPG, Fuel and Fertilizer position across JK
JAMMU: Amid the prevailing situation in West Asia, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners and District Administrations to assess the availability and distribution of essential commodities across the Union Territory. The meeting, which was also attended by representatives of Oil Marketing Companies, focused on ensuring uninterrupted […]