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LG for introducing new courses with focus on different sectors of economy

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired the 35th meeting of executive council of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University here, emphasising on introducing new courses with focus on different sectors of economy. Vice Chancellor...

Over 5.59 lakh to appear for police constable exam today

Jammu: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha today reviewed the preparations for conduct of written examination for selection of Police Constables and directed officials to ensure transparent, smooth and incident-free examination....

Govt speeds up JAKFED asset liquidation to settle liabilities

JAMMU: The liquidation of the Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation (JAKFED), a long-overdue process, is now nearing completion. Over the past months, significant progress has been made, including the valuation of most asset...

Terrorists cut down communication, pose challenges to SFs, says IG BSF

Srinagar: Terrorists have cut down on communications amongst themselves which is posing a huge challenge to the security forces in tracking them down, a senior BSF officer said here on Saturday. Inspector General of BSF, Kashmir Frontier, Ashok Yad...

Three dead after car plunges into Chenab

Jammu: Three people have died after their vehicle plunged into the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning, an official confirmed. The incident occurred near Prem Nagar, Jammu, with the body of a 70-year-old woman, identified as Poori ...

Ropeway project: Mehbooba visits Katra, urges admin to reconsider its decision

Katra: Asserting that religious places should not be converted into tourism hotspots, PDP supremo Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday requested Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to reconsider constructing a ropeway on the trek leading to the Vaishno ...

J&K lithium reserves: Congress slams govt over 're-exploration'

Jammu: The Congress on Saturday took a swipe at the Centre over the Geological Survey of India reportedly being asked to conduct a re-exploration of the lithium reserves discovered in Jammu and Kashmir, saying this is typical of the way the "headlin...

Police conduct raids in Sgr over 'seditious propaganda'

Srinagar: Police on Saturday said it conducted raids at multiple locations in the city as part of investigations against suspects allegedly involved in spreading malicious and seditious propaganda aimed at provoking people into unlawful and violent ...

NC condemns petitions calling for surveys of mosques, Muslim shrines

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Saturday condemned the filing of petitions across the country which call for surveys of mosques and Muslim shrines. In a statement, the party's provincial president Kashmir, Showkat Mir, expressed "deep concern...

Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir Valley

Srinagar: Fresh snowfall was recorded in many places, including the tourist towns, in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Saturday despite the night temperature settling above freezing point at most locations, officials said. Many places in the higher...

Mirwaiz urges J&K govt to reinstate sacked employees

Srinagar: A day after two government employees were sacked for their alleged anti- national activities, Kashmir separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged Omar Abdullah government to reinstate all employees terminated in the last few years. Two e...

Police intensifies ring road security

Jammu: Senior police officers of Jammu on Saturday reviewed the security of the ring road here, urging the public to report any suspicious terror activity to the nearest police station, an official said. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Ja...

J&K faces 69 pc rainfall deficit

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh union territories received a rainfall deficit of 69 percent this November. The Meteorological Department said with a normal value of 35.3 mm only 10.9 mm of rainfall was observed in the subdivision during the mo...

Man throws liquid on Kejriwal

New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was attacked with liquid by a man on Saturday while he was undertaking a padyatra in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar colony. The attacker was identified as Ashok Jha. As per reports , AAP supporte...

Teacher among 2 govt employees terminated for alleged terror links

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday terminated two government employees from service for their alleged terror links, officials said. The fired employees have been identified as Abdul Rehman Naika who worked as a ph...

LG vows to neutralise terror ecosystem in J&K

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday vowed to eradicate the terror ecosystem and urged people to shoulder their responsibilities in the fight against terrorism. The LG emphasised that the nation will remain eternal...

NC govt faces scrutiny over employee dismissals amid political pressure

Jammu: The dismissal of two more employees by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over alleged terror links is set to put the National Conference-led Omar Abdullah government in a difficult situation, especially against the backdrop of growing demands f...

‘Brazen overreach unacceptable’: PDP

Srinagar: Hours after Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the termination of two government employees for their alleged terror links, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) leaders on Friday flagged the move saying such "brazen overre...

Hectic lobbying for RS berths in J&K

Srinagar: While Election Commission of India (ECI) is yet to announce the schedule for Rajya Sabha polls in J&K, hectic lobbying has begun among political parties here for berths in the Upper House of the Parliament. Based on party strength in the ...

Swadesh Darshan Scheme falls short as Bahu Fort’s Musical Fountain struggles for survival

JAMMU: The Aquaplex Crown Musical Fountain, located in Bagh-e-Bahu near the historic Bahu Fort, was inaugurated with much fanfare and heralded as a milestone in Jammu’s tourism sector. Designed as a cultural showcase of the region's rich heritage, ...

Army does not harass civil movement on Jammu- Sgr NH: Centre informs LS

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Defence said Friday that the Indian Army does not harass or stop any civil movement on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway; further, ambulances are always accorded priority for movement or not stopped anywhere by the Securi...

Unemployment woes : 140 aspirants vying for each J&K Police constable post

Jammu: In a stark reflection of the severe unemployment crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, nearly 140 candidates are set to compete for a single constable post in the upcoming J&K Police recruitment exams, scheduled to begin on December 1. According to o...

HC allows over age candidates

Srinagar: In a significant development, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has granted provisional relief to a group of petitioners, who challenged the maximum age limit criteria for the recruitment of 4002 Constables in J&K Police. The p...

Tourists in Ladakh to get enhanced safety net with tailored travel insurance plan

Jammu: In a tourist-friendly move, the Union Territory administration of Ladakh has initiated the process to introduce a “customized travel insurance package” for tourists, both domestic and foreign, catering to the specific needs of the lakhs of vi...

NSG deployed in Jammu to assist security forces: ADGP

Jammu: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Anand Jain on Friday said the deployment of National Security Guard (NSG) has been done in Jammu to assist the security forces. The ADGP said massive search operations are underway in...

220 km Jammu-Poonch Highway will be completed btw2025-27:GoI

SRINAGAR: The Government of India Friday informed that construction work of strategically located 220 km Jammu-Poonch Highway will be completed in a phased manner between 2025 and 2027. Member of Parliament Anantnag-Rajouri Mian Altaf Ahmad raised ...

SFs should focus on challenges along eastern border, says Shah

Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said security agencies should focus on emerging security challenges along the eastern border, immigration and trends in urban policing. Inaugurating the annual DGPs/IGPs conference here, which wi...

Stagnation in time-bound-promotions leave Men-in-Khaki demoralized in J&K

Jammu: Decades after joining the force, the lower rung 'Men in Khaki’ in Jammu and Kashmir Police are allegedly feeling demoralized due to stagnation in the time-bound-promotions. Performing professional duties, be it either counter insurgency oper...

Rich textile tradition of J&K pride of India: LG

Jammu: Asserting that the rich textile tradition of Jammu & Kashmir is the pride of India, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday called upon national and international buyers to play their crucial role in promoting the unique textile products o...

Case pendency in HC J&K, Ladakh rises to 3.32 lakh; 10 Judges post vacant: Centre

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s judicial system is grappling with a significant rise in case backlogs, as the total number of pending civil and criminal cases surged to 3.32 lakh by November 2024. In a detailed response to the Rajya Sabha, the Minist...

JMC’s 1,000-daily streetlight repair drive falters amidst EESL’s ‘non-cooperation’

Jammu: The Jammu Municipal Corporation's (JMC) ambitious plan to repair 1,000 non-functional and damaged street lights daily and illuminate the city’s darkened streets has faltered due to alleged “non-cooperation” of the Energy Efficiency Services L...

J&K contributed Rs 1800 Crores in toll collections since inception

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has contributed over 1,800 crore in toll collection across several toll plazas since inception with major share from of Ban Toll Plaza contributing 626.9 crores, while around Rs 13, 812 Crore have been incurred by NHAI for v...

By-election for Budgam, Nagrota seats to be held before April 20, 2025

Srinagar: The by-election for two vacant seats of Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly would be held before April 20, 2025 as per the law governing the electoral exercise. As per reports, the Election Commission of India has to hold election for Bu...

Dy CM conducts surprise inspection of govt offices, warns against absenteeism

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Thursday launched a series of surprise inspections of government offices and expressed dissatisfaction with their functioning. He also issued stern warnings and asked the o...

Right to property is human right: J&K, Ladakh HC asks Army to pay 46 yrs rent to land owner

Srinagar: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recently held that the right to property now falls within the realm of human rights. Disposing of a petition on November 20, Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal directed the Army, which had occupied t...