Minister announces breakthrough on mutton dealers’ issues during meetings in Punjab
CHANDIGARH: In a significant step towards resolving the long-pending issues faced by the mutton dealers, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Thursday held a series of meetings with the Punjab Government, resulting in immediate directions for addressing the concerns of the […]
JK Bank signs MoU with Directorate of Census Operations for population enumeration awareness
Srinagar: The J&K Bank on Thursday inked a maiden strategic partnership with the Directorate of Census Operations, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, for the Census 2027 population enumeration awareness. Reinforcing its commitment to nation-building and public service, J&K Bank signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) — the first-of-its-kind in the country, with the Directorate […]
Army chief visits forward areas in Poonch, corps headquarters
Jammu: Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth on Thursday visited forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and combat readiness of troops. The visit, his first to the forward areas in Poonch after assuming office, comes amid heightened security measures […]
NLU demand triggers protest at deputy CM’s public event in Kathua
Jammu: A group of youths demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu on Thursday allegedly tried to disrupt a public function addressed by Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Kathua district, prompting police to evict the protesters from the venue. The incident took place at Hiranagar at the […]
Schools in Kashmir asked to screen all books to identify objectionable content
Srinagar: Authorities have ordered a comprehensive screening of all books in schools and coaching institutions in Kashmir to ensure that no publication contains inappropriate or objectionable content. The move comes after certain books and literature containing anti-national and separatist content were circulated in the educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir. “All Heads of Institutions (HOI) […]
India, Russia condemn Pahalgam attack, Red Fort blast in Delhi meet
Seek action against terrorists New Delhi: India and Russia have jointly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the Pahalgam attack and the terror incident near Red Fort in Delhi last year at a key meeting held here. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation on bilateral as well as […]
CS assesses status of arrangements for ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra
Directs for comprehensive audit of facilities across both routes SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the arrangements put in place for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 and issued directions for further strengthening the facilities and services being provided to the pilgrims to ensure the safe, smooth […]
21 IAS, 40 IPS officers transferred in AGMUT reshuffle
Shahid Choudhary moved from J-K to Arunachal New Delhi: In a major administrative reshuffle, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday transferred with immediate effect 21 IAS and 40 IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre across Union Territories and northeastern states. Among the prominent changes, 2009-batch IAS officer Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has been transferred […]
MLA’s, others call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Chander Prakash Ganga, Member of Legislative Assembly from Vijaypur called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said here. He said that Ganga discussed various development issues and public welfare initiatives concerning Samba district. He also highlighted the need to expedite developmental works in the Purmandal block. Later, Thakur Darshan […]
Army chief General Seth reviews security situation in Kashmir
IAF chief visits forward posts in Ladakh, reviews operational preparedness Srinagar/Leh: Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth on Wednesday reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness, and combat readiness in the Kashmir valley. Gen Singh visited the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also called Chinar Corps, headquarters of the Army here and took a review of the […]