Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu Administration Boosts Support for Border Farmers Amid Peace Along IB

In a bid to harness the prevailing peace along the International Border (IB), the Jammu administration has intensified efforts to address the long-standing challenges faced by farmers cultivating land beyond the security fence.

Dec 9, 2024

Cop shoots colleague dead before killing himself with AK-47 rifle in J&K's Udhampur

In a shocking incident, two policemen from the Jammu and Kashmir Police were found dead in what is suspected to be a case of fratricide and suicide in the Zero Morh area of Udhampur district. The cops were traveling in a police vehicle from Sopore to Reasi.

Dec 8, 2024

Over 160 Students Hospitalised In Maharashtra Due To Suspected Food Poisoning

Tragedy in J&K's Rajouri: Suspected Food Poisoning Kills Family of Four

In a tragic incident that has shaken the Kandi area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, four members of a family, including three children, lost their lives to suspected food poisoning. Despite medical interventions, the victims succumbed to the illness after consuming a shared meal.

Dec 8, 2024

Domestic Consumers Urged to Avail Benefits of Power Amnesty Scheme In Kashmir by March 31, 2025

The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has issued a final call to its domestic consumers to take advantage of the Power Amnesty Scheme before it ends on March 31, 2025. Authorities emphasized that there would be no further extensions and urged consumers to either pay their principal amounts in full or in equal installments over the next four months to benefit from the waiver on late payment surcharges.

Dec 7, 2024

J&K Police Strike Hard: Properties Worth Rs 4.3 Crore Attached in Anti-Narco Campaign

In a decisive action on narco-terrorism, the J&K Police attached properties worth Rs 4.3 crore belonging to drug peddlers in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. As part of the administration's intensified campaign against the drug menace, assets including five residential houses and three vehicles were seized under the NDPS Act.

Dec 7, 2024

Congress Fact-Finding Committee Misses Deadline Amidst Internal Criticism

The Fact-Finding Committee, formed by J&K Congress to analyze its worst-ever performance in the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, has failed to submit its report within the stipulated timeframe. The committee, established on October 18, was tasked with examining the reasons behind the party's dismal performance, securing only six assembly seats.

Dec 7, 2024

J&K Govt to Identify 1.37 Lakh Youth for Entrepreneurial Transformation by 2025

In a landmark initiative to address unemployment, the Jammu and Kashmir government is set to launch a baseline survey in January 2025 to identify 1.37 lakh youth with entrepreneurial potential.

Dec 6, 2024

At minus 4.1, J&K's Srinagar records season's coldest night

Mercury continued its free fall as the minimum temperature dropped to minus 4.1 degrees Celsius in Srinagar on Friday recording the coldest night of the season so far.

Dec 6, 2024

Jammu's Mubarak Mandi to be become major tourist spot: Official

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary on Thursday visited Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex in Jammu to take on a spot assessment of the progress made on the works of conservation and protection going on for the last few years.

Dec 6, 2024

Vaishno Devi shrine, a hugely popular pilgrim spot for Hindu devotees is visited by close to 1 crore pilgrims every year

Ban on liquor, non-vegetarian food imposed around Vaishno Devi Shrine

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra, Piyush Dhotra, has issued a prohibition order banning the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food within the jurisdiction of the sub-division, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district

Dec 5, 2024

10 drug peddlers arrested in J&K's Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday arrested 10 notorious drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (PITNDPS) Act in Srinagar city.

Dec 1, 2024

Kashmir in for harsher, wetter winter this season: J&K MeT department

As the night temperatures in Kashmir fell below zero, the Meteorological (MeT)Department has said the valley was in for a harsher, wetter winter this season.

Dec 1, 2024

Over 5.5 lakh aspirants compete for 4,000 constable posts in J&K

For the first time in the recruitment history of J&K Police, over 5.59 lakh aspirants will sit for the exam beginning Sunday for 4,002 posts of constables in the union territory.

Dec 1, 2024

Sangrama Flyover on the SBU National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, India, is set to be completed by December, improving travel and military logistics.

Revolutionizing Infrastructure and Job Training for the Future

The Sangrama Flyover on the SBU National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, India, is set to be completed by December, improving travel and military logistics. Sustainable energy transition strategies focus on energy savings, generation efficiency, and fossil fuel substitution by renewable energy sources.

Nov 30, 2024

J&K govt cracks down on terror sympathisers; sacks two officials with Hizbul links

The terminated employees are Ab. Rehman Naika, a pharmacist in the Health Department, and Zahir Abbas, a teacher in the School Education Department. Both were found to have significant connections to the Hizbul Mujahideen, according to officials.

Nov 29, 2024

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Introspection After PDP's Electoral Setback

Following the People's Democratic Party's (PDP) worst-ever performance in the recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, party president Mehbooba Mufti held a critical meeting with senior leaders at the party headquarters in Jammu. The PDP, for the first time since its formation in 1999, secured only three seats, a significant decline from its earlier standings.

Nov 29, 2024

Dropout Rate for Girls Rises in J&K Despite Enrolment Drive Success; Stands at 6.3%

Despite the authorities' claims of success in boosting student enrolment through the "Aao School Chalein Campaign," the dropout rate of female students at the secondary education level in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 6.3% during the 2021-22 academic year.

Nov 29, 2024

Omar Abdullah-led government rolls out J&K's first online RTI portal; everything to know

To enhance transparency and efficiency in governance, the Omar Abdullah-led government has announced the launch of Jammu and Kashmir's first online RTI portal. Set to go live on December 10, 2024, the portal simplifies the RTI application process by enabling citizens to file requests, track their status, and receive responses digitally.

Nov 27, 2024

Congress launches new program to reclaim dominance in Jammu amid NC's growing influence

Fearing the National Conference's (NC) increasing influence in Jammu province, the Congress has initiated a mass contact program to reconnect with voters and strengthen its grassroots presence. Congress's urgency stems from its poor performance in the last elections, where it won only one of the 43 Assembly segments in Jammu province.

Nov 27, 2024