Asserting that the communal hatred is weakening the country, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the recent violence in West Bengal was the direct fallout of the growing Hindu-Muslim divide in the country. However, the former chief minister...
In a major step towards supporting economically weaker sections, the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s Marriage Assistance Scheme has emerged as a vital support system for underprivileged families seeking help in marrying off their daughters. Implemented by the Department of Social...
Over 100 rescued; houses, roads damaged; landslips block Jammu-Srinagar NH
A joint enforcement drive was conducted at various locations in Akhnoor town during which multiple vehicles were challaned. The drive was carried out by a team of officers from the Motor Vehicles Department comprising ARTO Mohammad Saleem, Motor Vehicle Inspector...
The Labour Department has initiated the registration process for service providers associated with the Amarnath pilgrimage. A helpdesk-cum-registration counter has been set up at the office of the Assistant Labour Commissioner, Labour Sarai, Dogra Hall, Jammu, to facilitate the registration...
Leaders across political parties have urged the central government and UT administration to provide relief to the families affected by the heavy rains and landslides in Ramban district of Jammu division. National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said...
Bestseller, an iconic bookstore and one of the oldest in Srinagar, has announced its closure after facing steep competition from online retail, which significantly dented its sales. Located near the Clock Tower in the famed Lal Chowk area, the bookstore...
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti reviewed the security of multiple terror hotspots in the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch during a three-day visit. Tuti concluded the visit focusing on operational preparedness, inter-agency coordination, crime...
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Brig BD Mishra (retd), along with first lady Neelam Mishra, inaugurated the District Panchayat Resource Centre, constructed by the Rural Development Department at Agling. The L-G also flagged off SRMC vehicles and inspected the SARAS exhibition stalls...
A school teacher was apprehended for allegedly alluring and demanding sexual favours from a minor student by threatening to fail her in the internal examination in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. The action against...
Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) has engaged two renowned national organizations – OMPLIS and Kudumbashree NRO – to strengthen institutional support to self-help groups across the Union Territory. The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting...
Ladakh Autonomus Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, chairman Tashi Gyalson chaired a meeting to streamline tourism operations and ensure effective regulation in the district. Leh Deputy Commissioner Santosh Sukhadeve was present during the meeting. The meeting focused on simplifying the...
The authorities in Doda district have imposed an immediate ban on the storage, sale, display and distribution of ‘Cool Lip', a smokeless tobacco product, officials said on Saturday. Additional district magistrate (ADM) Anil Kumar Thakur announced the ban on ‘Cool...
The accident occurs near Chopra market in the town when a bus carrying the soldiers was on its way to a nearby camp
No trace of suspected persons so far, officials
Several vehicles washed away in rain-triggered flash floods, 40 houses damaged
Earlier on Saturday, the Jammu airport also witnessed chaotic scenes, with passengers complaining of inconvenience due to flight delays over bad weather
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday said it had filed two cases for alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of official position, irregularities and professional misconduct by government officers, three of whom had been taken into custody for questioning. Addressing a press...
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that spilling the blood of innocents had become the biggest business for the "masters of terror" and "conflict entrepreneurs" in the Union Territory as he vowed not to allow them...
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ordered ground assessment after widespread damage was caused by hailstorm to orchards and farmlands in South Kashmir. A J&K government spokesperson said on Saturday that Cabinet Minister Sakeena Itoo expressed deep concern over...
Three alleged drug smugglers including two residents of Delhi were arrested along with 22 grams of heroin worth lakhs in Udhampur district on Saturday, police said. Another drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic...
In a significant push for urban infrastructure, Union Minister Jitendra Singh along with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated the first-ever multi-level parking complex in the heart of Kathua town. Jitendra Singh described the inauguration as a symbol of...
Some areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed other parts of the Valley, including the plains, on Saturday, officials said. Several districts in Kashmir experienced heavy rainfall, with the popular tourist destination Gulmarg recording...
Two days after he was allegedly assaulted by soldiers during vehicle checking in Nowshera, Liaqat Ali, an assistant professor, said he has developed infection in a wound sustained on his head during the incident. Ali had reportedly sustained injuries in...
In a step towards bridging the digital divide and empowering remote communities, the Army has facilitated mobile connectivity across the remote and high-altitude areas of Ladakh, including forward locations in Eastern Ladakh, Western Ladakh and the Siachen Glacier. “For the...
Umling La provides vital road link to areas along Line of Actual Control
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reiterated his government's commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment and streamlining regulatory frameworks across various sectors in the Union Territory. He was addressing a high-level meeting convened here to review the...
In a move to disrupt terror-support network, Budgam Police have attached a vehicle belonging to a known terrorist associate under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. A police spokesperson said the seized vehicle was linked to a terror module...
Dozens of houses were damaged following an intense hailstorm in the Kalakote tehsil of Rajouri district, triggered by persistent inclement weather in the higher reaches of the Jammu division. In Mogla block, strong winds and hailstorm ripped off tin roofs...
Located at an elevation of 19,024 feet in south-eastern Ladakh, Umling La provides the vital road link to Demchok and adjoining areas along the Line of Actual Control with China