Haj 2026 Ready for Takeoff: Seamless Arrangements Set the Stage for a Sacred Journey
Haj Committee of India finalises logistics, health measures, and pilgrim support systems Officials say pilgrims from J&K fully prepared for the pilgrimage Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: With meticulous planning and coordinated efforts, authorities have finalised all arrangements for Hajj 2026, paving the way for thousands of pilgrims to embark on their sacred journey with ease […]
Voluntary retirement not mere act of leaving: SC
Says it is distinct right of an employee New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that voluntary retirement is not a mere act of leaving or discontinuing but is rather a distinct right of an employee that is available on completion of the requisite number of years of service. A bench of Justices […]
Police bust interstate LeT racket: Pak terrorist on run for 16 years among 5 arrested
Srinagar: Police in Jammu and Kashmir has busted a “deep-rooted” interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module and arrested five people, including a Pakistani terrorist who had been on the run for 16 years and successfully established bases outside the Union Territory, officials said on Tuesday. Pakistani terrorist Abdullah, alias Abu Hureira, was captured on Monday along with […]
Modern courts key to justice delivery: CM Omar
Reviews new HC projects Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said modern court infrastructure is key to ensuring efficient justice delivery and strengthening public trust in the legal system. Chairing a high-level meeting to review the progress of construction of High Court complexes in the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar, he […]
Lt Guv inaugurates J&K Bank’s Regional Business Centre at Jammu
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the Regional Business Centre of Jammu Kashmir Bank at Rail Head Complex, Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his felicitations to the entire team of J&K Bank on the occasion. Marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s infrastructure and business expansion strategy, the newly established centre […]
Widespread rain, snow in higher reaches predicted in J&K
Srinagar: A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to bring widespread rain and snow to Jammu and Kashmir from Tuesday evening with the system remaining active till April 9, officials said. Independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif said that moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected over the Jammu division from afternoon, which will extend […]
Work underway on ‘One Nation, One Election’: PM Modi
Says positive discussions ongoing New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the “mission is still ongoing” for implementing the BJP’s two key agendas, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and ‘One Nation, One Election’, with serious discussions underway and positive progress made. Virtually addressing an event marking the BJP’s 47th Foundation Day, Modi […]
Compassionate appointments must not be delayed: CM
Distributes appointment letters to 124 RAS beneficiaries Assures reforms for faster, transparent process Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday called for expediting the process and to see what further reforms are needed in the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) to address existing gaps and ensure timely completion of the appointment process. The Chief Minister made […]
Probe ordered by LG into Ganderbal encounter appropriate: CM Omar
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday refused to enter into the debate on whether a judicial or magisterial probe should be ordered into the Ganderbal encounter, and justified the probe ordered by the lieutenant governor, stating that a prompt inquiry was needed. The Army has claimed that the man killed in the encounter in […]