JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced the grant of additional food grains free of cost to Antyodaya Anna Yojana households with four or more members under the public distribution system (PDS). Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the initiative as a “major pro-people” decision, fulfilling the promise made in the budget for 2025-26. […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged the youth to use the skills acquired at the universities in nation-building and improving people’s lives. “Education is a rare opportunity and represents infinite power. Education is the only asset and it is like a small lamp which has the power to defeat […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir was not linked to the anti-militancy operation in Kathua. The programme was finalised before the operation, he added. “Do not link the Union minister’s visit to the Kathua (operation). His programme was finalised before the Kathua […]
JAMMU — General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday and discussed the prevailing security scenario. The Rising Star Corps oversees the operational areas of Kathua, Samba and parts of Jammu districts, including the International Border belts in J&K. […]
SRINAGAR — Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Kashmir on Monday, with the largest congregation of devotees assembled at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of the Dal lake. However, authorities did not allow Eid prayers at the eidgah and historic Jama Masjid in the old Srinagar city.A large posse of security forces was deployed at both […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Priest of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday denounced the decision of authorities not to allow Eid prayers at the eidgah in old city. “Eidgah and Jama Masjid belong to the people. Barring them from these sacred spaces even on Eid reflects an oppressive and authoritarian approach that prevails in Kashmir today,” […]
JAMMU — Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first Vande Bharat train to Kashmir on April 19 from Katra, marking the completion of the 272-kilometre Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project. The Jammu-Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express will initially operate from Katra as the Jammu railway station is undergoing renovation. According to officials, the rail link […]
JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to rise above narrow considerations and promote unity. Attending an event to mark the 453rd Prakash Utsav of Goswami Guru Nabha Dass Maharaj, the lieutenant governor highlighted the “eternal relevance” of his teachings and immense contribution to “our composite culture”. […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the waiver of stamp duty on property transfers through gift deeds among blood relatives in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announcing that the exemption will take effect from April 1. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 7 announced in its Budget the exemption […]
JAMMU — Shifting of army personnel from Jammu to Ladakh to counter Chinese incursions allowed terrorists to exploit the situation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday, asserting more steps were needed to improve the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah was talking to reporters after visiting the bereaved families of four police personnel […]