Two killed as truck falls into gorge, catches fire in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: Two people died after a truck plunged into a deep gorge and caught fire along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district on Saturday, officials said. The accident took place near Gangroo in the Ramsoo area. According to police, the truck carrying limestone was travelling from Jammu to Srinagar when the driver allegedly lost […]
Properties worth Rs 2 crore linked to drug trafficking attached
Srinagar: Properties worth around Rs 2 crore, allegedly acquired using proceeds from illicit narcotics trafficking, have been attached in Jammu and Kashmir as part of an intensified crackdown on drug networks, police said on Saturday. Srinagar police has attached multiple immovable properties belonging to individuals involved in narcotics-related activities under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu […]
LG directs Ladakh Admin to adopt austerity measures as per PM’s call
Leh/Jammu: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday directed departments to promote austerity, adopt sustainable practices and ensure the judicious use of natural resources, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity call. The directions aim to reduce government expenditure, cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions, promote renewable energy, encourage the use of sustainable […]
Denial of salary: Olympian judge Bilquis Mir moves CAT
Srinagar: International water sports star and high-profile sports administrator Bilquis Mir has filed a contempt case against the Jammu and Kashmir sports department at the Central Administrative Tribunal for withholding her salary for over two-and-a-half years despite a clear order by the tribunal in February to release it. The contempt petition, filed against the commissioner […]
Satish Sharma meets Union Railway Minister
Pitches for revival of Jammu–Rajouri–Poonch Rail connectivity project NEW DELHI: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Saturday met Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw and strongly projected the long-pending demand for rail connectivity […]
Eid-ul-Adha Celebrations Today
Festive Fervour Grips Kashmir as Hazratbal decks up for Massive¹ Eid Gathering Markets abuzz with festive hustle, shoppers and livestock buyers add vibrancy to Eid celebrations across Valley Srinagar: Eid-ul-Adha is being celebrated across Jammu & Kashmir today with great religious fervour and festive enthusiasm as lakhs of people gathered at shrines, mosques and […]
Lt Guv, CM greet people on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha
SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, which is being observed tomorrow. In his message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. Eid-ul-Adha celebrates the spirit of sacrifice, unity, and […]
Govt in process of installing anti-drone systems within 6 months: Amit Shah
Says move aimed to curb smuggling of narcotics Bikaner: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the government is in the process of installing anti-drone systems within the next six months as part of increased vigilance to curb the smuggling of narcotics and weapons through drones. However, he stressed that since drones […]
Par panel summons Education Ministry officials, CBSE chief on Jun 2
Will review NEET, OSM New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has summoned officials of the Union Education Ministry and the CBSE on June 2 to review the use of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and issues faced by students in the class 12 post-result process, according to a Rajya Sabha Secretariat notice. The Parliamentary Standing […]
CM meets family of murdered minor girl in Budgam
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the residence of the 12-year-old girl who was found murdered in Budgam and offered condolences to her family, a day after police arrested the accused man. The girl was found murdered in the Galwanpora area of Budgam district on Sunday, a day after she was reported missing. […]