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 […]
Added on February 19, 2026
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Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s total debt in the financial year 2024-25 is estimated at Rs 1,37,067 crore, 48 per cent of the Union Territory’s GDP, which has expanded significantly to Rs 2,88,422 crore, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. Defending his government’s fiscal management strategy, Abdullah said that the increase in the gross state […]
Added on February 19, 2026
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Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday was adjourned after witnessing noisy scenes as BJP MLAs protested the alleged police use of force against students who were demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu. The uproar erupted when the House was discussing grants related to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. BJP […]
Added on February 19, 2026
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Srinagar: The hustle and bustle of Ramzan shopping have reached its peak in Kashmir with markets across the Valley bustling with activity as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month likely to begin on Thursday. The sale of dates and other dry fruits has picked up pace in the Valley ahead of the sacred month, […]
Added on February 19, 2026
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Srinagar: Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Wednesday announced that the Ramadan crescent moon has been sighted in parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The announcement brought clarity across the Valley as people were waiting for confirmation after Maghrib prayers. Grand Mufti Nasir-Ul-Islam said credible testimonies confirming the moon sighting were received and verified by the official moon-sighting […]
Added on February 19, 2026
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Jammu: Saffron production in Jammu and Kashmir has declined from 23.53 metric tonnes in 2023–24 to 19.58 metric tonnes in 2024–25, according to official data. In a written reply to a question raised by National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said that the total area under Saffron cultivation in the […]
Added on February 19, 2026
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Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that a major portion of 436 kanals of land identified for industrial development in Samba district is yet to be handed over to the Industries department, while 150 kanals of this land is under encroachment. In a written reply to a question on development at Industrial […]
