JAMMU — Saffron production in Jammu and Kashmir declined from 23.53 metric tonnes in 2023–24 to 19.58 metric tonnes in 2024–25, official data tabled in the Assembly on Wednesday showed. Replying to a question raised by National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said the total area under saffron cultivation in […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 150 kanals of land identified for industrial development at Industrial Estate Balole in Samba district remain under encroachment, while a substantial portion of the total land 436 kanals earmarked is yet to be handed over to the Industries Department. Replying to a […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 219 ventilators are defunct across 10 Government Medical Colleges and the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in the Union Territory. In a written reply to a starred question raised by MLA Shamim Firdous, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo shared […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has undertaken several key road projects and corridor developments to improve traffic flow across downtown and arterial roads in Srinagar, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary informed the Assembly on Wednesday. Replying to a question by National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq, Choudhary said the government is aware of congestion […]
SRINAGAR — The hustle and bustle of Ramzan shopping has reached its peak across Kashmir Valley, with markets witnessing heavy footfall as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month, likely to begin on Thursday, subject to the sighting of the moon. Sales of dates and dry fruits have picked up sharply in the days leading […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir ITI Employees United Front on Tuesday announced the constitution of its executive committee that was formed on February 9, 2026. According to an official order, Nazir Ahmad Molvi from Jammu has been appointed State President, while Karan Singh from Jammu and Nisar Ahmad Sofi from Baramulla have been […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they arrested two persons in separate operations in Pulwama district and recovered sizeable quantities of contraband substances from their possession. In the first incident, a police team from Police Station Litter intercepted a vehicle (JK13J-1331) during naka checking at Gudoora crossing while it was travelling […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Shopian and Budgam districts and arrested five employees in connection with a large-scale financial fraud case at HDFC Bank in Shopian. EOW said FIR No. 30/2025 was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya […]
SRINAGAR — Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said the use of digital platforms has transformed justice delivery by bringing legal services closer to citizens. Addressing a regional event-cum-workshop under the Tele-Law Initiative of the DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) scheme here, Meghwal said seeking justice is every citizen’s […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday passed grants amounting to over Rs 9,680.03 crore for agriculture and allied departments, including rural development, cooperatives, election, animal and sheep husbandry, horticulture and fisheries. The House approved Rs 2,423.86 crore for the agriculture department, Rs 1,160.40 crore for animal and sheep husbandry, Rs 696.48 crore […]