CM rolls out ₹84.41 Cr multi-sector development works for Ganderbal

Unveils several infrastructure and civic amenities across district GANDERBAL: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of major development projects worth ₹84.41 crore in Ganderbal Constituency, marking a significant stride towards strengthening infrastructure, healthcare, water supply, sanitation, education and road connectivity across the district. The projects, spanning multiple departments, were […]
152 dead, nearly 21,000 structures damaged in 2025 rain fury in JK
Jammu: The rain fury in Jammu and Kashmir last year claimed 152 lives, injured 179 people, damaged nearly 21,000 structures — mostly residential houses — while 1515 livestock perished, official data revealed. Of the total fatalities, 151 were reported from the worst-hit Jammu division and one from Kashmir valley, the data compiled by the Disaster […]
CM asks JK students in Iran to return
Warns against ignoring govt advisory Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran to follow the Union government’s advisory and return home while commercial travel remains operational. In its latest advisory, the Embassy of India asked its citizens to “leave Iran by available means of transport, […]
Jammu courts lead in pendency among JK districts
Nearly 78,000 cases, 3.89 lakh pending state-wide Jammu: Subordinate courts across Jammu and Kashmir are grappling with a pendency of 3,89,210 cases till January-end, with criminal matters accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total backlog and over 58,000 cases lingering between five to 30 years, official data shows. The government is actively pursuing multiple […]
Elaborate security arrangements in Kashmir ahead of VP’s maiden visit
Srinagar: Security has been beefed up across Kashmir ahead of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan’s maiden visit to the Valley on February 26, officials said on Tuesday. The vice president is scheduled to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here. Authorities have put in place a comprehensive, multi-layered security grid, particularly around […]
BJP slams Omar’s pitch for artificial snow in Gulmarg
Alleges complete inaction on environment protection Srinagar: The state unit of the BJP on Tuesday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his artificial snow pitch for Gulmarg, saying the government has “failed” to protect the environment. Addressing a press conference here, BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia attacked the government over what he […]
Over 5.63 crore liquor bottles sold in JK up to Jan 26
IMFL, beer lead sales Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded the sale of over 5.63 crore bottles of liquor during the current financial year up to January 2026, with Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer accounting for the major share. According to official data, a total of over 5.63 crore bottles were sold […]
6th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg: Winter Games serving as universal language, shared heritage: Lt Guv

Says games evolved from a simple sporting event into a true national festival GULMARG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Winter Games at Gulmarg serve as a universal language and shared heritage. Inaugurating the 6th edition of Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg, he said that Khelo India Winter Games revive the […]
Gulmarg can be an international ski destination: CM Omar

Calls for artificial snow infrastructure to secure prospects of future winter sports Winning is not important, participation is what truly matters GULMARG: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday reaffirmed that it is not merely the government’s intention but its consistent and sustained effort to develop Gulmarg into an international ski destination, emphasizing that this vision […]
Road accidents decline 13 pc over three years to 5,287 in 2025
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has recorded a 13.6 per cent decline in road accidents over the past three years, with the number of incidents falling from 6,120 in 2023 to 5,287 in 2025, officials said on Monday. The downward trend is attributed to improved enforcement, extensive road safety awareness programmes and the strengthening […]