SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded administrative approval for the creation of tourism infrastructure to promote border tourism in Uri at an estimated cost of ₹7.93 crore, the Chief Minister’s Office said on Saturday. In a post on X, the CM’s Office said the comprehensive project would cover infrastructure development across Uri […]
SYDNEY — Former opener Usman Khawaja claimed on Saturday that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 “Sandpapergate” scandal in Cape Town and said they also employed the tactic during the previous Test at Port Elizabeth. Captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace and found by […]
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA from Pulwama Waheed Para on Saturday raised concerns over the age criteria in the latest Jammu and Kashmir Bank recruitment notification for Probationary Officers (PO) and Banking Associates, demanding an increase in the upper age limit to 40 years. In a post on X, Para termed the existing […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned a 5 per cent annual increment for eligible contractual employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the financial year 2026–27, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said on Saturday. In a post on X, the minister said the decision fulfils the government’s promise and recognises the […]
SHOPIAN — Police in Shopian arrested an alleged drug peddler and recovered 221 grams of a charas-like substance and ₹31,500 in cash from his possession, officials said on Saturday. They said a police team from Police Post Turkwangam apprehended a person during naka checking at Maldera Link Road after he was found moving under suspicious […]
BANDIPORA — Police arrested four persons in two separate narcotics-related cases in Bandipora district and recovered approximately 6.5 kg of charas-like substance from their possession, officials said on Saturday. In the first incident, Police in Bandipora apprehended two persons during naka checking at Kangri Chowk and recovered approximately 4–5 kg of charas-like substance from them. […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Private Universities Rules, 2026, providing for streamlined approval procedures and 25 per cent reservation for J&K domiciles in admissions and employment, officials said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Education Minister Shamim Fidrous on the notification, describing it as an important milestone in strengthening the higher […]
SRINAGAR — Police arrested five alleged drug peddlers in separate operations in Anantnag district and recovered heroin and charas from their possession, officials said on Saturday. They said the arrests were made during operations conducted by Police Posts Sangam, DK Pora and Dialgam as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking. At Sangam, police […]
SRINAGAR — Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing an end to a 64-match career in which he claimed 229 wickets, including six five-wicket hauls. The 36-year-old announced his decision through a post on Instagram, ending a career that saw him emerge as one of India’s most dependable fast […]
JAMMU — Ramban Police has intensified security and preventive measures across the district ahead of Diwali to ensure peaceful celebrations and maintain law and order, officials said. As part of the enhanced security arrangements, police, in coordination with the Special Operations Group (SOG), conducted extensive foot patrolling in market areas, public places and other sensitive […]