SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday chaired meetings at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar to review the progress of languishing projects under the Revenue Department across Jammu and Kashmir and assess restoration measures following damage caused by recent adverse weather conditions and floods in the Jammu Division. During the meeting on languishing projects, […]
Tag: Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)
Enforcement agencies discuss ways to curb drug menace in J&K
SRINAGAR — Representatives of various enforcement agencies, including ED, BSF, NIA, Customs and DRI, on Tuesday deliberated on ways to curb the drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir, official said. The discussion took place at the 2nd UT Level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting on narcotics control for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir […]
HC orders threat assessment for MLA Mehraj Malik, decision on security cover in 6 weeks
JAMMU — The high court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has directed authorities to consider the plea of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik seeking restoration of his security cover, including escort vehicle, and take an appropriate decision within six weeks. Justice Sanjay Dhar passed the directions on Monday while disposing of Malik’s petition, filed through […]
Iltija Mufti questions action against medical interns, seeks stipend hike
SRINAGAR — PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Tuesday questioned the action initiated by the SKIMS Medical College Hospital, Bemina, against medical interns protesting over the demand for an increase in their stipend. In a post on X, Mufti questioned “on whose behest” the principal had initiated action against the interns, asserting that they were entitled […]
Mirwaiz urges Centre to revisit bans on J&K social, political organisations
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday expressed concern over the recent public statement by the chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), urging New Delhi to revisit its policy of banning social and political organisations in Jammu and Kashmir. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said such restrictions and the “harassment and intimidation” accompanying them were not […]
Six Khauf Gang members arrested in Jammu; 3 pistols, 5 tokas recovered
JAMMU — Jammu Police have arrested six alleged members of the Khauf Gang within 72 hours of a reported firing and death threat incident in Arnia, recovering three pistols, five sharp-edged weapons (tokas) and six live rounds, police said on Monday. Following the incident, Police Station Arnia launched an investigation and initiated efforts to identify […]
CM inaugurates first International Film Festival of J&K in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) in Srinagar, marking a new chapter in the region’s longstanding association with cinema. The festival brings together filmmakers from more than 30 countries, with over 130 films being showcased, providing a platform for international cinematic talent and […]
Mehbooba urges govt to avoid coercive action against Jamaat-e-Islami properties
SRINAGAR — PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday urged the government to refrain from taking any coercive or irreversible action against properties attached in connection with Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), saying the matter remains sub judice. In a post on X, Mufti said that since JeI leadership had publicly stated that it would abide by the judiciary’s […]
Medical interns begin 48-hour hunger strike over stipend hike in J&K
SRINAGAR — Medical interns from 10 Government Medical Colleges and two Dental Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir began a 48-hour hunger strike on Monday after talks with the state government failed to end their seven-day strike for an enhanced monthly stipend. “Our strike is indefinite. It will not stop until we receive an official order. […]
Police bust inter-state drug network in Kathua, 2.672 kg opium seized; 4 arrested
KATHUA — Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted an alleged inter-state narcotics smuggling network in Kathua, seizing 2.672 kg of opium and arresting four persons, officials said on Monday. Acting on a tip-off about the movement of narcotics, a team from Police Station Lakhanpur intercepted a truck bearing registration number PB05 AK 9902 at a […]









