15 illegal structures razed in demolition drive in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Monday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive on the outskirts of Jammu city, demolishing over 15 structures built without requisite permissions, officials said. They said notices had been served to the violators according to legal procedures, giving them adequate time to comply. “In a significant enforcement action undertaken […]
‘Zero Tolerance’: LG Launches Major Campaign Against Drugs, Narco-Terror
Thousands marched together, sending a clear message to defeat drug addiction and narco-terrorism. People’s movement carries promise of a future where J&K stands free from the grip of drugs: LG Lieutenant Governor called upon people to come together to build a Jammu Kashmir, where no child is lost to drugs, no family is broken by […]
Admin working on 3-year monitoring programme for rehab of drug abuse victims: Lt Guv
Says drug trafficking in JK has a direct link with terrorism Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration is working on a three-year monitoring programme for rehabilitation of drug abuse victims, while mulling stringent measures, including the cancellation of driving licenses and recommending revocation of passports of the peddlers, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said here […]
Bridge collapse in Jammu: Three bodies, one injured pulled out from rubble, probe ordered
Jammu: Rescue workers pulled out three bodies and an injured person from the debris of a partially collapsed old bridge during a 12-hour search operation on the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Saturday. One injured worker was rescued on Friday, shortly after a portion of the bridge collapsed in the Thuther area of Bantalab. […]
CM orders inquiry in Bantalab bridge collapse, expresses grief
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of three workers in a bridge collapse incident at Bantalab on the outskirts of Jammu city. In a message of condolence, the Chief Minister extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also […]
Jammu-Srinagar direct Vande Bharat Express begins commercial operation
Jammu: Amid much fanfare, the commercial operation of the first direct Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar commenced on Saturday, two days after its inauguration by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The train with 20 coaches will operate six days a week barring Tuesdays, and reduce the travel time between the two destinations to less […]
Test alert shows up on mobile phones
Feature to be used by govt during emergencies: Officials Srinagar: Mobile phone users in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday received an emergency alert on their cellphones with a loud beep as India tested its nationwide emergency alert system, officials said. Mobile phone users in the Union territory were surprised on Saturday morning as their […]