West Asia war: India managed situation effectively: PM Modi

Tharad (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said while the world is grappling with war, unrest, and rising fuel prices, India has managed the situation effectively due to strong foreign policy and the unity of its people. He accused the Congress of trying to create panic so that people queue up at fuel stations […]
Budget Session 2026: ₹18382 Cr liabilities cleared, CM Omar tells Assembly

Assures regular settlement of bills JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that bills amounting to ₹12,561.31 crore under various heads, including gratuity, commutation, leave salary and contractor payments, have been cleared up to March 27, 2026, while GPF bills worth ₹5,821.43 crore have been settled up to December […]
Metrolite, Light Metro projects for Jammu, Srinagar under Govt consideration: Minister

Jammu: The Government of India is currently reviewing proposals for Metrolite and Light Metro projects in Jammu and Srinagar, aiming to enhance the cities’ transportation infrastructure, senior minister in the government Sakina Itoo said Tuesday. The made the announcement in the Legislative Assembly while replying to a question of Legislator Mohan Lal, regarding the matter, […]
Plastic Under Watch, Not Outlawed: J&K’s Selective Ban Strategy Targets Polluters
Govt tells House no blanket prohibition on polythene Stringent curbs in place on single-use plastics amid rising environmental concerns Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: Amid persistent concerns over plastic pollution and its visible impact on Jammu and Kashmir’s fragile ecology, the government on Tuesday made it clear that while polythene has not been entirely outlawed, a […]
I-T dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for AY 2026-27
New Delhi: The Income Tax department has notified all income tax return forms for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27. While ITR forms 1-4, filed by small and medium taxpayers, were notified on March 30, ITR forms 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, as well as ITR-U (for filing updated returns), were notified on Tuesday. With […]
MLAs can allocate up to ₹50L from CDF for housing aid to calamity victims: Omar

Says fire-affected families can also be beneficiaries Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that funds under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Scheme are being utilized across all Assembly constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir for works identified and recommended by respective MLAs, in accordance with guidelines issued by the Finance Department. […]
Over 11,000 ticketless passengers penalised in Jammu division in March
Jammu: Over 11,000 ticketless passengers were penalised in the Northern Railway’s Jammu division in March, with authorities recovering around Rs 62 lakh in fines during intensified checking drives, an official said on Tuesday. The achievement not only signifies an increase in revenue but also marks a significant step towards ensuring discipline and transparency within railway […]
Five Kashmir glacial lakes identified to have ‘very high’ flood risk: CM

Jammu: At least five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalaya have “very high susceptibility” to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), even though they are not immediately unstable, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday. Speaking in the assembly, Abdullah said a preliminary geospatial analysis was conducted to map downstream exposure of glacial lakes, identifying habitations […]
Fresh snowfall reported in higher reaches, rains lash plains
Srinagar: Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while the plains, including Srinagar, were lashed by intermittent rains accompanied by gusty winds on Tuesday, causing a dip in temperatures and triggering multiple road closures across the region, officials said. The inclement weather led to landslides and snow accumulation along the Bandipora-Gurez road, particularly near Razdan […]
Vande Mataram is our identity, strength and vow: Lt Guv

Asks every citizen in JK to dedicates himself for building a developed India JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that ‘Vande Mataram’ is our identity, strength, and vow. “It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization’s fabric. ‘Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal […]