SRINAGAR — A war of words erupted between the ruling National Conference and opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir following Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remark linking the increased security provided to separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to a decline in separatist activities in the Union Territory. While opposition leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
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J&K braces for heavy rain, snowfall for next three days; MeT issues advisory
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir braced for heavy rain/snow as the Meteorological (MeT) department issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning the authorities of inclement weather for three days. An advisory sent to the Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu divisions by the MeT Department said, “A fresh active Western Disturbance (WD) is most likely to […]
PDP should set its house in order: Deputy CM on party’s liquor ban campaign
JAMMU — The PDP should concentrate on setting its house in order and leave the governance part to the National Conference, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said on Monday, reacting to the opposition party’s campaign seeking a ban on liquor in the Union Territory. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) launched the signature […]
Omar Abdullah calls for greater awareness and collaboration on organ donation
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lauded the efforts of medical experts and institutions in saving lives. He stated this while addressing the inaugural session of the two-day event SAMAGAM-2025, organized by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), New Delhi in collaboration with the State Organ & […]
Army, IAF conduct integrated two-day training exercise in Jammu sector
JAMMU — In a significant step towards enhancing joint operational readiness, the Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a two-day integrated training exercise here, a defence spokesman said on Monday. The training, conducted under the aegis of Tiger Division, Jammu, was aimed at fostering seamless coordination between ground troops and aerial assets, […]
Mehbooba Mufti’s eldest daughter seeks public support to ban liquor in J&K
SRINAGAR — Irtiqa Mufti, the eldest daughter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, has taken a political stand against alcohol consumption in Jammu and Kashmir, and sought support from the public for the party’s campaign to ban liquor in the Union Territory. In a video message on X seeking support for the PDP’s […]
Modi govt’s aim is to make J&K where no life is lost due to terrorism: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI — There is peace in Jammu and Kashmir and this peace has to be permanent, and the Narendra Modi government’s aim is to make a Jammu and Kashmir where no life is lost due to terrorism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Monday. Interacting with youngsters from Jammu and Kashmir who […]
All-party meet convened on February 27 for smooth budget session: Assembly Speaker
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he has convened an all-party meeting on February 27 to ensure a smooth budget session starting on March 3. He also countered PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti who had accused him of imposing “martial law” by warning the legislators against unwarranted publicity to […]
Happy to join campaign against obesity launched by PM Modi: Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he was happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I’m very happy to join the campaign against obesity launched by PM @narendramodiji,’ Abdullah posted on his X handle. The chief minister nominated 10 persons to the join […]
Omar Abdullah-led govt committed to empowering Sikhs: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday assured the Sikhs of Jammu and Kashmir that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to empowering the community with a specific focus on job opportunities and education. He made the remarks at Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Jammu’s Nanak Nagar where he participated in a ‘Gurmat Samagam’ […]








