Panel drafts report on quota in JK, to submit in next cabinet meeting
Srinagar: The cabinet sub-committee constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir government to examine the issue of reservations in the Union Territory (UT) has drafted its report and will submit it in the next meeting of the cabinet. “The Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issue of reservations has drafted its report within the stipulated timeframe […]
Global uncertainties: World Bank retains India’s FY26 growth at 6.3 percent
Washington: World Bank on Tuesday pegged India’s economic growth projection at a lower level of 6.3 per cent for 2025-26 due to pressure on exports emanating from global uncertainties, though the country will remain the fastest growing major global economy. In April, the World Bank had lowered India’s growth projection for 2025-26 to 6.3 per […]
ChatGPT faces global outage; India, US most affected
New Delhi: OpenAI’s AI chatbot ChatGPT experienced a major global outage on Tuesday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the service across multiple continents, with India and the United States reporting the highest number of disruptions. According to the real-time monitoring platform Downdetector, user reports of ChatGPT outages surged rapidly around 3:00 PM, with […]
SIA searches two houses in narco-terror case in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Tuesday conducted raids at two houses in border district of Poonch as part of its ongoing investigation in a case related to narco-terrorism, officials said. SIA sleuths searched the houses of Mohd Jameel alias “Akash” and Amir Sohail at village Gagrian and seized several digital devices and documents, […]
BJP spokesman, PC leader call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: Dr Abhijeet Jasrotia, BJP Spokesperson called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday, an official spokesman said here. He said that Jasrotia expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for various progressive initiatives taken by Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board under his Chairmanship, including the upcoming Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Institute of Excellence at Katra. […]
Police arrests man impersonating a senior police officer on WhatsApp
Srinagar: The Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday said it has arrested a person for impersonating and masquerading as a senior police official allegedly to threaten people. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) received credible input suggesting that an individual Barkat Ali Parray alias BK, a resident of Gundhassi Bhat in […]
Govt orders transfer, postings of 135 JKAS officials
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today issued orders for the transfer and posting of several senior administrative officers. The reshuffle, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency, was announced by the General Administration Department (GAD). Bashir Ahmad Dar, JKAS, Managing Director, JKPCC, is transferred and posted as Secretary, J&K Public Service Commission, against an available vacancy. […]
Actionable insights gleaned from system to enable prompt response for emergencies: LG Sinha
LG inaugurates “CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command & Control Centre” for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Cutting-edge technology will enable real-time monitoring and crowd management for safety, security of devotees and it will ensure hassle-free pilgrimage: LG KATRA: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated “CCTV Surveillance System with Integrated Command & Control Centre” for Shri […]
Facial recognition systems mounted along Amarnath route in terror-hit Pahalgam
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police have mounted facial recognition systems (FRS) along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to fend off against any terror attacks against the pilgrims, an official said here on Monday. The system has a feature that alerts security forces in real time in case any blacklisted person comes into the frame […]
Amarnath yatra’s success will send message that there is peace in Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said a successful Amarnath Yatra will help send a message to the rest of the country that there is peace in Kashmir. The annual Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3. “It is a good thing that Amarnath pilgrims will come. The maximum number should […]
