JAMMU — Amid growing complaints about the mushrooming of unauthorized colonies in rural areas due to illegal constructions, the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) has issued a stern warning, advising the public to ensure that colonizers and developers obtain a Change of Land Use (CLU) certificate and approval for the layout plan of the colony from […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Government of India has approved a special project under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to provide housing assistance to the fire victims of Mulwarwan village in the Warwan Valley of Kishtwar district. A devastating fire on October 15 last year destroyed numerous houses, leaving several families homeless. Chief Minister Omar […]
JAMMU — Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday announced that the 4-lane Banihal bypass has been completed and will become operational within 15 days. This 4-lane road will bypass traffic from Banihal town on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway thereby saving the travel time lost to traffic jams in the town. […]
JAMMU — Four people were killed after their vehicle skidded off the road, rolled down a hill and fell into a river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said. Two persons, including the driver, are missing and a rescue operation is underway. The accident took place in the Paddar area, a […]
BANIHAL — Meandering through the Himalayas and snow-capped mountains, the first trial train successfully ran on the Katra-Banihal section on Saturday, in a crucial step towards the final statutory safety inspection next week to determine the commencement of rail services to Kashmir. The Railways has conducted six trials over the past month on various segments […]
KATHUA (KIMS) — In a decisive move to enforce food safety standards and protect public health, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua Ranjit Singh imposed a penalty of Rs 2.37 lakh on several business establishments for violation of Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) 2006. The fines were levied for the sale and distribution of substandard and […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has intensified its fight against bovine smuggling in the Jammu district. Under Operation Kamdhenu, aimed at safeguarding animal rights and addressing public concerns, the police achieved remarkable success by registering 378 FIRs, arresting 408 accused persons, and seizing 354 vehicles during the year […]
JAMMU — Northern Railway on Friday announced train timings for the Katra-Srinagar route, which is expected to be inaugurated after January 20. According to the timing schedule, the Vande Bharat Express train will depart from Katra at 8.10 a.m. and arrive in Srinagar at 11.20 a.m. Mail Express will run twice every day from Katra […]
JAMMU — A BJP youth leader was shot at following an altercation over a parking issue here on Friday, police said. Kanav Sharma, the district president of the BJP Yuva Morcha, Jammu, suffered a bullet injury and was hospitalised. His condition is stable, his father, senior advocate Chander Mohan Sharma told the media. Kanav, who […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — A bovine smuggler with six FIRs registered against him has been arrested in Nagrota area of Jammu district, police said on Friday. “Under Operation Kamdhenu, Jammu Police, led by SSP Joginder Singh, have tightened their grip on bovine smugglers. Nagrota police recently apprehended a notorious bovine smuggler and booked him under the […]