Pak violates ceasefire along LoC in Kupwara
Srinagar: Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. “Ceasefire violation took place around noon at TMG (Toot Mar Gali) in Nowgam Sector of Kupwara (in north Kashmir) when PoK posts fired through small arms on Indian posts,” the officials said. The firing stopped […]
CM reaffirms commitment to time-bound recruitment
Says 30,000 vacancies to be filled this year JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday reiterated that his government is committed to filling vacancies in a time-bound manner, announcing that over 30,000 vacancies will be filled during current year. The Chief Minister made these remarks while replying to a question raised by member Prof. Gharu Ram […]
Over 41,900 forest rights claims received across JK under FRA: Govt
Jammu: A total of 41,944 claims have been received across Jammu and Kashmir under the Forest Rights Act, with 28,925 individual forest rights claims and 13,019 community forest rights claims, the Union Territory government informed the assembly on Friday. The Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, also known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest […]
Medical college admission fraud case: Four persons booked for cheating
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has booked four persons for cheating and criminal conspiracy after they were allegedly found involved in a medical college admission fraud case, officials said on Friday. The case involves fraud in admissions to a medical college in Bangladesh. The EOW has submitted a chargesheet […]
Rs 1,684 Cr Paid for Ring Road Land in J&K: Govt
Jammu: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over Rs 1,684 crore in compensation has been released so far for land acquired for Ring Road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Devyani Rana, the Revenue Department, said the Ring Road in Jammu passes through Jammu and Samba […]
No power tariff hike since December 2023: CM
Says billing based on actual consumption Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that there has been no hike in power tariff since December 2023. He stated that billing in metered areas is carried out strictly as per actual electricity consumption, while in non-metered areas, bills are raised on a flat-rate basis […]
Northern Army commander reviews anti-infiltration grid in Kashmir
Srinagar: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Friday reviewed the anti-infiltration grid in Kashmir and assessed the operational preparedness of the forces along the Line of Control (LoC). “Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, #ArmyCdrNC, visited #NorthKashmir to review the anti-infiltration grid and assess operational preparedness along the #LoC,” the army’s Northern Command said in […]
PM Modi committed for safe return of Kashmiri pandits: Lt Guv

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security is the commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Jammu Kashmir has been undergoing a profound transformation since 2019. Sinister plot of adversary to destroy the dreams and destiny of people of the UT has been decisively dismantled,” […]
All tourist spots in JK likely to reopen by May: CM

Says 9 new sites to be introduced Jammu: Highlighting the efforts to revive tourism following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on Thursday that all currently closed tourist destinations are expected to reopen by May. He also revealed that the government is working on plans to […]
EC asks 22 states, UTs to prepare for final phase of SIR

Says exercise expected in April New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories including Delhi to complete preparatory work related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) at the earliest as the exercise is “expected to start from April”. Once the exercise is completed, all states and UTs will be covered. […]