SRINAGAR — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday accused the administration led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of orchestrating threats to Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley to continue depriving Jammu and Kashmir of its statehood. “Who is issuing the threats? Kashmiri Pandits hardly reside here now. All the top officers posted here are Hindus […]
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‘BJP facilitated, NC repressed’: Omar Abdullah slams ‘differential treatment’ of protesters
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday accused the police and the administration of adopting different standards while dealing with protests by the BJP and the National Conference, claiming while the saffron leaders were escorted, those from his party were dragged. Talking to reporters, Abdullah said while police “facilitated” the BJP […]
Income Tax Department holds awareness programme at Lassipora Industrial Growth Centre
PULWAMA — The Income Tax Department, Udhampur, on Wednesday organised an Income Tax Awareness Programme at the Industrial Growth Centre, Lassipora, Pulwama, with the aim of creating greater awareness among taxpayers, industrialists, business owners and other stakeholders about income tax provisions and compliance requirements. The programme was held at the Conference Hall of the Industrial […]
CM hands over appointment letters to 335 newly selected Medical Officers
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 335 newly selected Medical Officers, marking a significant step towards strengthening healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulating the newly appointed Medical Officers, the Chief Minister said their deployment would further strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly in remote and underserved areas. He urged […]
ACB arrests govt employee for accepting ₹15,000 bribe in Jammu
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Ajay Kumar, a Junior Assistant posted in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (General), Jammu, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹15,000. According to the ACB, a complaint was received alleging that Kumar had demanded ₹20,000 from the complainant for issuing a […]
Mehbooba slams double standards over NC, BJP protests in J&K
SRINAGAR — As the BJP and NC held counter protests here, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday accused authorities in Jammu and Kashmir of adopting double standards on protests by various political parties. “The very same police that won’t allow PDP to step outside its office to hold a peaceful protest on public issues have […]
Sunil Sharma dares Omar Abdullah to resign from Ganderbal seat, seek fresh mandate on statehood
SRINAGAR — The BJP on Wednesday held a protest against the Jammu and Kashmir government, with Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Sunil Sharma, daring Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to resign from his Ganderbal seat and seek a fresh mandate on the issue of statehood restoration. Carrying placards, BJP leaders and hundreds of workers assembled […]
Police stop NC march to BJP headquarters in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Police on Wednesday stopped a protest march by the National Conference from proceeding towards the BJP headquarters in Jawahar Nagar to press for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. National Conference (NC) ministers, MLAs, leaders and workers assembled near the Gindun Sports Complex in Rajbagh and tried to march towards the […]
Drug peddler held with 12.5 grams heroin-like substance, ₹14,300 cash in Pulwama
PULWAMA — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said they apprehended an alleged drug peddler and recovered approximately 12.5 grams of heroin-like substance and ₹14,300 in cash during naka checking at Newa Chowk in Pulwama district. A police party from Police Post Newa intercepted a cab bearing registration number PB01B3431 during checking. The suspected contraband […]
CM approves overhaul of cancer treatment fund for poor
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the Cancer Treatment and Management Fund for the Poor (CTMFP), aimed at making financial assistance more accessible and patient-centric. Under the revised scheme, the annual income eligibility ceiling has been increased to ₹4 lakh, while the financial assistance has been enhanced to […]









