Added on February 20, 2026
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Says need department studying climate change Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the climate response has now become a “compulsion” for the Union Territory, underlining the urgent need for a structured and institutional approach to address climate change. He also called for the formation of a specific department which will study climate change […]
Added on February 20, 2026
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Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Union Territory has an estimated hydropower potential of around 18,000 megawatts, of which only about 3,000-3,500 MW has been developed so far. The chief minister said that with the planned addition of new projects, total power generation in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to rise to […]
Added on February 20, 2026
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Leh/Jammu: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited the Siachen sector and reviewed the combat potential and operational preparedness of troops. The Army commander lauded the professionalism, courage and dedication of the soldiers deployed at one of the world’s highest and coldest military zones and urged all ranks to embrace technology to […]
Added on February 20, 2026
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Jammu: Taking a firm stand against encroachment on government land, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday assured action in the matter and said it will begin with influential violators before targeting the poor. Winding up the discussions on grants of his departments in J&K Legislative Assembly, Abdullah said there was no disagreement […]
Added on February 20, 2026
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Jammu: An infiltration attempt by terrorists was scuttled by alert troops of the Indian Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district on Thursday, the army said. Based on Intelligence inputs and sustained surveillance, suspicious movement of terrorists was detected in the general area of Nathua Tibba in Sunderbani sector along the LoC […]
Added on February 20, 2026
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Says govt plans to fill 30,000 vacancies Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government will initiate the process of regularising daily-rated, ad hoc and other temporary employees in a legally and financially sustainable manner in 2026, even as it works to fill nearly 30,000 vacant posts during the current year. Replying to […]
Added on February 20, 2026
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Jammu: A terror associate with direct links to Pakistan-based handlers was arrested along with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. Sachin Kumar alias Pamma, a resident of Sair village near the Line of Control, was arrested in a joint operation by police and Rashtriya Rifles from a […]
Added on February 20, 2026
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Says 307 Jan Aushadhi Kendras functional in J&K JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has established 307 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across the Union Territory to enhance access to affordable generic medicines; the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Responding to a query by legislator Javaid Riyaz Bedar, the government stated that […]
Added on February 20, 2026
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Jammu: The Government on Thursday said that necessary arrangements are being made for holding Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu & Kashmir at the earliest. Replying to an unstarred Assembly question tabled by MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz, minister incharge the Election Department informed that the superintendence, direction and control of preparation of […]
Added on February 19, 2026
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Says Shankaracharya Temple, Devi museum, heli service among major decisions for Katra Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of Adi Shankaracharya Temple and announced a series of major initiatives for the development of Katra, including the setting up of an International Museum of Goddess. The foundation-laying ceremony comes nearly […]
