JAMMU (KIMS) — Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of Administrative Council (AC) in a meeting accorded approval for the development of seven new Industrial Estates in the UT of J&K spread over 5290 kanals of land for an amount of Rs. 304.51 Crores. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor; Atal Dulloo, […]
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CBI raids ex-J&K Governor Satyapal Malik’s premises in Kiru hydroelectric project case
NEW DELHI — The CBI on Thursday searches the premises of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik and 29 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the Kiru Hydropower project, officials said. The agency started its operation in the morning with around 100 officers mobilised to swoop down at 30 locations in […]
Five special courts for trials under NDPS Act to be set up in J&K
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir administration has approved creation of five special courts for trials under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in the Union Territory, an official spokesman said on Wednesday. The special courts will be set up in the twin capital cities of Jammu and Srinagar, and Anantnag, Pulwama and […]
HC gives J&K admin ‘last and final opportunity’ to respond to Mirwaiz’s petition
SRINAGAR — The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has given the “last and final opportunity” to the Union territory administration to file a reply to a petition filed by Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq against curbs on his movement. The court fixed the next date of hearing on March 6. Justice Wasim […]
Tej Krishan Bhat posted as Commissioner, Survey and Land Records J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The General Administration Department (GAD), Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday posted Mr. Tej Krishan Bhat as Commissioner, Survey and Land Records, Jammu and Kashmir. According to an order, the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) Officer who was posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department, has been […]
Avalanche warning issued in 10 districts of J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (DMA) on Tuesday issued High, Medium and Low Danger Level avalanche warning in Jammu and Kashmir. The avalanche warning has been issued for next 24 hours in 10 districts of the Union Territory in view of the inclement weather conditions. According to Disaster Management Authority […]
Weather to improve in J&K from tomorrow afternoon: MeT
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The weather in Jammu and Kashmir will improve from Wednesday afternoon, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday. The higher reaches of the Union Territory received heavy snowfall while rains lashed plains during the last 24 hours. “There is possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall at most places of Kashmir […]
Day 2: Srinagar-Jammu National Highway closed for vehicular movement
JAMMU (KIMS) — Due to heavy rains, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway has been closed for vehicular movement for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, officials said. The highway has been closed for vehicular movement due to landslides, mudslides and shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal section. Officials said, “Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) is blocked due to […]
Rizwan writes to PM Modi, appeals to empower J&K Youth
Your Excellency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, With great anticipation and hope, we eagerly await your forthcoming visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Your esteemed presence embodies a beacon of promise for our region, offering a glimmer of hope amidst persistent challenges. While strides have been made towards progress, it is undeniable that our beloved land still […]
Authorities issued avalanche warning in 10 J&K districts
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (DMA) on Monday issued High, Medium and Low Danger Level avalanche warning in Jammu and Kashmir. The avalanche warning has been issued for next 24 hours in 10 districts of the Union Territory in view of the inclement weather conditions. According to Disaster Management Authority […]