CM felicitates frontline electric utility workers at ‘Lineman Diwas’
Stresses on zero casualty goal for linemen, emphasizes proper use of safety gear JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday presided over Lineman Diwas celebration at Convention Centre Jammu. Organised by Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited, the event recognised linemen as the frontline technical workforce maintaining the electricity supply in Jammu and Kashmir. It marked […]
JK’s pension bill projected to double in 10 years, OPS unsustainable: Officials
Jammu: The pension bill of the Jammu and Kashmir government is set to double in the 10-year period between 2020-30, with approximately 2.48 lakh retired employees being paid allowances, officials said. The Jammu and Kashmir administration also said there is no proposal under consideration to revive the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), asserting that it would […]
Snow, Rain Forecast Raises Concern for Early Almond, Apple Bloom in Kashmir
MeT predicts wet spell from March 7–10 Experts warn delicate blossoms vulnerable to precipitation, frost Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: A fresh spell of rain and snowfall predicted across Kashmir from March 7 to 10 has raised concern among horticulture experts and growers, as early almond blossoms and emerging apple buds remain vulnerable to sudden weather […]
CM reviews Compliance Reduction 2.0 to ease Business Regulations in JK
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on Compliance Reduction and Deregulation 2.0, a comprehensive national initiative aimed at easing regulatory burdens and fostering a more business-friendly, citizen-centric environment across Jammu and Kashmir. “We should endeavour to make life easy not just for industry, but for the common population […]
India on verge of eliminating Maoists: Amit Shah
Mundali (Odisha): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted that the country is on the verge of eliminating Maoists by the end of this month, and said security forces will defeat those who dream of building a red corridor from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Pashupati in Nepal. Addressing a function marking the 57th […]
Lt Guv, CM congratulate J&K candidates for clearing CSE
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday congratulated candidates from the Union Territory who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, asserting that their accomplishment will serve as a beacon for other young aspirants in the region. In a post on X, Sinha extended his best wishes to the […]
Jammu IAF officer runs 7 marathons in a year after motherhood
Jammu: Squadron Leader Neha Devi, a Jammu Indian Air Force officer, has emerged as an inspiration for young women by completing seven marathons in just one year, balancing the roles of an officer, athlete, and mother. Neha Devi joined the Air Force Academy in July 2013 while being nearly 10 kilograms overweight. “Within a year, […]