SRINAGAR — People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone on Friday accused Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling National Conference (NC) of aligning with the BJP’s agenda, calling the regional outfit the “A-team” of the saffron party. In a statement, the People’s Conference MLA from Handwara claimed the NC “betrayed” the people of Jammu and Kashmir by “failing” to […]
JAMMU — Shopkeepers, and pony and palanquin owners on Friday began a 72-hour shutdown against a proposed ropeway project in Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. The protesters raised slogans against the Shrine Board and demanded that the project be shelved. The Shri Mata Vaishno […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated a public services and outreach office here to ensure efficient grievance redressal, informed decision-making through data-driven monitoring, and strategic communication. The chief minister was accompanied by his adviser Nasir Aslam Wani. Abdullah inaugurated the ‘CM’s Public Services and Outreach Office’ at the Gupkar […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will on Monday leave for Saudi Arabia to perform ‘Umrah’, a minor pilgrimage to the twin Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Making the announcement in a post on X on Friday, Abdullah said he has received the political clearance to undertake the pilgrimage. “Alhumdullilah […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Friday launched virtual ATM facility (vATM) with an aim to leverage technology for financial empowerment of people, especially in rural areas. Committed to enhancing digital convenience for its customers, J&K Bank has launched a vATM — a cutting-edge technology platform — in collaboration with Paymart India Pvt […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress (JKPYC) on Friday staged a protest accusing the BJP-led NDA government of shielding billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, whom the US Department of Justice has accused of being part of an elaborate scheme to pay USD 265 million (about Rs 2,200 crore) bribe to Indian officials in […]
ISLAMABAD — Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi has said the now jailed former prime minister’s troubles began following a trip to Saudi Arabia, her remarks triggering a row on Friday for apparently criticising a friendly country. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and former army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa flayed Bushra Bibi over […]
SHOPIAN — To track the pace of ongoing developmental works in the Shopian town, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Mohammad Shahid Saleem Dar today took first-hand stock of the progress of different developmental projects which are currently under execution. These projects and works include New Vending Zone, ongoing CT/PT near Tehsil Office Shopian, Reading […]
JAMMU — Nine cases have been registered against landlords in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district for allegedly failing to provide details of their tenants, mostly outsiders, to the local police for verification, officials said on Friday. The verification process was initiated following several instances of anti-national elements putting up in residential areas under the guise […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday called for a transparent probe into allegations of torture of civilians by the Army in Kishtwar district, and demanded a court martial of the personnel involved if there is evidence against them. “I hope the Army will not show any laxity and conduct an […]