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. […]
Climate response now ‘compulsion’ for JK: CM Omar

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 […]
3,500 MW of J&K’s 18,000 MW hydropower potential developed so far: CM Abdullah
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 […]
Northern Army commander reviews combat preparedness in Siachen sector in Ladakh
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 […]
Land encroachment- Action against big land sharks first, others later: CM
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 […]
Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Rajouri
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 […]
Govt to begin regularisation of daily wagers in 2026: CM
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 […]