JAMMU — Over 91,600 agricultural units have been established across Jammu and Kashmir under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), with more than 75,000 units being monitored through the Output Tracking App (OTA), a senior government official has said. HADP, a flagship initiative of the J&K government launched in March last year, is aimed at […]
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J&K govt makes authorisation mandatory for dealers handling registered vehicles to curb misuse
JAMMU — In a move aimed at curbing misuse and fraudulent transfer of vehicles, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued fresh operational guidelines mandating authorisation of all dealers handling registered vehicles in the Union territory. The transport commissioner’s office issued a circular detailing the operational guidelines for “registration, authorisation of dealers of registered vehicles” […]
J&K has almost one billion tonnes of limestone reserves: Govt official
JAMMU — The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has estimated that Jammu and Kashmir holds nearly one billion tonnes of limestone reserves, a senior central government official has said. Additional Secretary in the Union Ministry of Mines Sanjay Lohiya noted that the Union Territory also has significant potential for other key minerals, which the J&K […]
Northern Railway’s Jammu division allots multi-purpose stalls through mega e-auction
JAMMU — Northern Railway’s Jammu Division conducted a mega e-auction for multi-purpose stalls that is expected to generate Rs 2.80 crore over the next five years and enhance passenger amenities across key stations, officials said on Monday. Led by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal, the initiative was aimed at boosting asset monetisation and enhancing […]
First-ever auction of seven limestone blocks launched in J&K
JAMMU — As many as seven limestone mines will be auctioned in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir, the first-ever sale of mineral blocks in the region that will put the Union Territory on the country’s mineral map, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Monday. Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy, J&K […]
Clear picture on J&K lithium reserves only after completion of G2 survey: Union Minister Reddy
JAMMU — Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said the initial findings do not indicate significant lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir and a clearer assessment will be available only after Geological Survey of India completes its ongoing G2-level exploration in January next year. Coal and mines minister Reddy said the survey will provide […]
LG visits police commando centre in Jammu; reviews training programme
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday visited the Commando Training Centre (CTC) of Jammu Kashmir police at Sunjwan here, an official spokesperson said. Accompanied by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Sinha reviewed the programme on various specialised modules and other activities conducted during the training courses. He was briefed by officers on […]
LG chairs security review meeting in Jammu, directs strong action against terror sympathisers, youth radicalisation
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting here, directing officials to take the “strongest possible action” against terror sympathisers and those trying to radicalise youth. He also asked officials to intensify intelligence-led operations against terrorists and concerted efforts to monitor digital platforms used by terror […]
CS directs traffic department to make effective use of ITMS, ITLS technology in Jammu, Srinagar
JAMMU — Expressing concern over the underutilisation of the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) and Intelligent Traffic Light System (ITLS), a senior Jammu and Kashmir government official directed the traffic department on Sunday to make effective use of the technology in the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar. Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said these […]
Two landlords booked for violating tenant verification guidelines in Jammu
JAMMU — Two landlords have been booked for allegedly failing to provide details of their tenants for their verification here on Sunday, police said. According to a police spokesperson, R S Pura police station received information that two house owners had accommodated tenants in their premises without ensuring their mandatory police verification. He said this […]









