JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reviewed the ongoing work on the 2.79-kilometre-long Sungal tunnel project on the Jammu–Poonch Highway, which is scheduled to be completed later this year. “On his way to Nowshera, the chief minister today inspected the ongoing work on the Sungal Tunnel project and reviewed the […]
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Omar Abdullah hits out at BJP over ‘unfulfilled’ statehood promise
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday hit out at the BJP-led central government over what he termed as its “unfulfilled promise” of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, and said there was “no clear answer” from it on the issue. The chief minister also targeted the BJP over the issue of the implementation […]
Udhampur accident: CM Omar Abdullah announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for victims
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday announced ex-gratia relief from the CM’s relief fund for victims of a tragic road accident that claimed 21 lives and left 29 others injured in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. Officials said that a passenger bus rolled down a hillside at Kagort on the Ramnagar–Udhampur road, crushing […]
Satish Sharma Visits Kathua, Unveils Development Roadmap with Focus on Youth, Transport, Sports
Kathua, Apr 18: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma on Friday visited Kathua and interacted with members of the public at Brahman Sabha here. Addressing the gathering, Sharma outlined the government’s roadmap for holistic development of Jammu and Kashmir, with emphasis on youth empowerment, infrastructure […]
Separatist leader Shabir Shah arrested in terror related case, send to 10-day NIA remand
JAMMU — Separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah was arrested by the NIA in connection with a three-decade-old terror case and remanded in the agency’s custody for 10 days by a special court on Saturday, officials said. Shah was arrested by the Srinagar branch of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday in the 1996 case […]
First batch of 431 Haj pilgrims leaves from J&K
SRINAGAR — The first batch of 431 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir left for Saudi Arabia for the annual Haj pilgrimage on Saturday, officials said. The pilgrims, including 230 males and 201 females, left in three flights, they said. All the required arrangements for transportation, baggage handling and documentation have been put in place at […]
Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’s richest person
NEW DELHI — Tycoon Gautam Adani has overtaken fellow Gujarat business czar Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’s richest person, as a sustained rally in shares of his ports-to-energy conglomerate lifted his net worth. With a net worth of USD 92.6 billion, Adani surpassed Ambani, whose fortune stands at USD 90.8 billion, to become the richest […]
CM, Sports Minister unveils SCC jersey, releases wildlife publication
Srinagar: Chief Minister on Friday unveiled the jersey of Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Club (SCC) at a function held here, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting sports and nurturing young talent across Jammu and Kashmir. The event was attended by Sports Minister Satish Sharma, Advisor to the Chief Minister and members of the club. Appreciating the club’s […]
CAG warns of Hokersar lake’s ecological decline, flags large-scale encroachment
JAMMU — The CAG has expressed serious concerns about the large-scale encroachment of over 2,500 kanals and ecological degradation of Hokersar Lake, warning that the wetland is facing rapid deterioration, and its “pristine glory” is at risk of extinction. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) pulled up authorities for the failure of conservation and management […]
SIA files chargesheet against 10 in ‘white collar’ terror module case
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Thursday filed a chargesheet against 10 accused persons in the ‘white collar’ terror module case involving several doctors from Jammu and Kashmir. “The SIA Kashmir filed the chargesheet in a significant terrorist conspiracy case involving a covert module commonly referred to as the ‘Doctors Terror Module’,” […]









