SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday threw open the Chrysanthemum Garden, also known as Bagh-e-Gul-Dawood, to the public in Srinagar, marking a new milestone in promoting autumn tourism in Kashmir. Developed as Kashmir’s premier autumn attraction, the garden features 3.5 lakh locally produced plants representing over 70 varieties, expected to bloom into nearly […]
BARAMULLA — Police in Baramulla have detained an alleged drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, officials said on Friday. The detained person has been identified as Muzamil Majeed Bhat alias Hashim, son of Abdul Majeed Bhat, a resident of Mohalla Mir Sahib, Baramulla, against whom […]
BUDGAM — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday laid foundation stones for key power infrastructure projects worth over ₹10.42 crore in Budgam district, aimed at improving power quality, augmenting distribution capacity and strengthening the local grid infrastructure. The projects include a 33/11 KV (1×10 MVA) Receiving Station, an Electric Workshop at Sub Division Beerwah and […]
BUDGAM — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for civic and road infrastructure projects worth ₹14.33 crore in Beerwah area of Budgam district. The Chief Minister inaugurated a two-span truss girder bridge over Nallah Sukhnag, with each span measuring 35 metres. He also laid foundation stones for the beautification of […]
JAMMU — Security forces on Friday recovered suspected improvised explosive devices and other explosive material from a hideout in Mankote sector of Poonch district, officials said. The recoveries were made during a search operation launched by the Army’s Rashtriya Rifles in Kasbalari and adjoining areas following an input from the Territorial Army, they said. — […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee on Thursday defended the surcharge on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, saying it was necessary for maintaining the fledgling system. Chatterjee said it is a misconception that someone is trying to earn from the UPI transaction surcharge. “You can understand the magnitude of the […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Thursday reported a 10.6 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 546.36 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, driven by earnings growth and improvement in asset quality. The bank earned Rs 494.11 crore net profit in the year-ago period. Sequentially, its profits surged 28.8 per […]
HANDWARA — Police have arrested an accused in connection with the pasting of anti-national and provocative posters at a public place in Handwara, officials said on Thursday. Police have registered FIR No. 259/2026 at Police Station Handwara under relevant provisions of law. During the investigation, the suspected involvement of overground workers (OGWs) and other individuals […]
JAMMU — Two men were killed after their motorcycle hit a barricade on a flyover in Samba district on Wednesday evening, officials said. The accident occurred near Tarore village along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway at around 8 pm when the motorcycle was travelling from Bari Brahmana towards Samba, officials said. Police identified the deceased as […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to assess winter preparedness across Kashmir and Jammu divisions. The meeting reviewed snow clearance arrangements, advance stocking of essential food supplies, fuel and medicines, and the round-the-clock readiness of emergency services and control rooms. Emphasising proactive […]