JAMMU — Two Special Police Officers (SPOs) went missing from the higher reaches of Dachhan in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Wednesday, prompting security forces to launch a massive joint search operation to trace them, officials said. The missing personnel have been identified as Babi Chand (57) and Rashpal Kumar (45), both of whom […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dedicated development works worth over ₹25 crore across various sectors in Udhampur and Reasi districts, aimed at improving public infrastructure and service delivery. During his visit to the two districts, the Chief Minister inaugurated several projects, including the renewal coat on the Gran-Sukhalghati road, a 6.3 MVA […]
REASI — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed the progress of developmental works, delivery of public services and winter preparedness in Reasi district, directing officials to expedite ongoing projects and ensure timely completion, particularly in remote areas. The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting during his second district visit of the day. The […]
DODA — Police on Wednesday detained a man under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, 1988 in Doda and lodged him in District Jail Bhaderwah, officials said. The detainee has been identified as Tosif Malik, a resident of Sarna village in Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district. Police records […]
UDHAMPUR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive district review meeting in Udhampur to assess the progress of developmental works, winter preparedness and delivery of essential public services, officials said. The meeting reviewed key sectors, including roads and infrastructure, health, education, power, Jal Shakti, agriculture, rural development, industries, youth services, and food […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has constituted a two-member inquiry committee to ascertain the cause and circumstances of the fire incident at a warehouse in Nehru Market, Jammu, officials said. The committee comprises Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Tejinder Singh, and Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Vikas Kundal. The committee has been directed […]
MENDHAR — At least 19 people, including eight women and children, reported dog bite cases at a sub-district hospital in Mendhar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Tuesday. According to an official report, the dog-bite victims belonged to different areas of Mendhar and also included people from outside the region who were currently staying […]
JAMMU — A delegation led by Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma on Tuesday called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and sought financial assistance for traders and shopkeepers affected by recent fire incidents at Shiv Market and Warehouse in Jammu. The delegation, accompanied by MLAs Yudhvir Sethi, Vikram Randhawa, Arvind Gupta, Dr Narinder Singh and […]
JAMMU — Major General Mukesh Sharma, who on Tuesday took over as the Additional Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, outlined a vision to expand the organisation’s outreach, empower youth and modernise its training programmes. Under the theme “Envision and Evolve: Empowering […]
JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the progress of works being executed under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) and directed departments to ensure their timely completion to achieve the financial targets under the scheme. The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the physical […]