CM inspects last year’s flood breach site at Shalina
Inspects restoration works undertaken SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday visited Shalina near Lasjan to inspect the site that had developed a breach during the floods in September last year. The Chief Minister was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Pampore Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi and other concerned officers. During the visit, […]
Lok Bhavan JK celebrates Gujarat, Maharashtra’s Foundation Day
Gujarat and Maharashtra are growth engines of the nation: Manoj Sinha JAMMU: The Foundation Day of Gujarat and Maharashtra was celebrated with great enthusiasm at J&K Lok Bhavan, Jammu, in the presence of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said Friday. Addressing a gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said that Gujarat and […]
CITU marks Labour Day with call for unity and social justice
Srinagar: The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) on Friday marked the International Labour Day here with a call for unity, rights and social justice. The CITU organised a workers’ gathering here to mark the Day, paying tributes to the struggles of the working class and renewing the call to defend labour rights in the […]
Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express
Promises rail link to Uri in north Kashmir Srinagar: As the first direct Vande Bharat Express from Jammu chugged into the Kashmir valley on Thursday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promised to focus on connecting remote areas like Poonch, Rajouri and Uri to the country’s rail network. Following the completion of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail […]
Vande Bharat train between Jammu and Srinagar hailed as ‘game changer’
Jammu: People across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday hailed the launch of the direct Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar, calling it a major step towards improved connectivity, tourism and economic growth. Passengers and stakeholders termed the development a “game changer,” highlighting that the service would significantly reduce travel time, cut costs, and […]
Drug traffickers to be dealt with like terrorists: Lt Guv
Says 80 days of campaign remain and each day is vital Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that drug traffickers would be dealt with like terrorists under the law in the Union territory, where 440 drug offenders have been arrested and 350 FIRs filed in the past 20 days under the 100-day […]
Ahead of darbar move, CM chairs cabinet meeting in Jammu
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a cabinet meeting to review key development initiatives and discuss governance priorities in the Union territory. This was the last cabinet meeting chaired by Abdullah in Jammu before moving offices to the summer capital, Srinagar. “Chief Minister chaired a cabinet meeting this morning in Jammu to consider […]
Security agencies conduct counter-terrorist exercise at Srinagar airport
Srinagar: A multi-agency counter-terrorist exercise was conducted at the Srinagar international airport here on Thursday to evaluate real-time scenario simulation and response protocols through coordinated deployment of specialised units, officials said. The CISF at Srinagar airport conducted the annual counter-terrorist mock exercise in coordination with CRPF, local police, Airports Authority of India (AAI), BCAS, and […]
Union HM Amit Shah arrives in Ladakh
Will attend first-ever exposition of Buddha relics Leh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Ladakh on Thursday to attend the first-ever international exposition of holy relics of Lord Buddha in India, officials said. Shah was received by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee […]