JAMMU — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday criticised the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government for turning down two key tunnel projects on the Anantnag-Chenani corridor, saying the works were proposed to enhance connectivity in the mountainous Doda and Kishtwar districts of the union territory. “The decision of the Public Investment Board […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Fire and Emergency Services Department (FESD) has given training in fire prevention, protection and first aid firefighting to 8.23 lakh persons under the ‘Har Ghar Fire Fighter’ programme. Between August 2022 and March 2025, the department conducted 7,551 public awareness programmes, covering 3,949 educational and 1,057 health institutions and 2,555 […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated a manufacturing unit of a private company in the region and said the manufacturing ecosystem is growing to give momentum to the mission of an “Aatmanirbhar Union Territory”. The LG said the progressive industrial policy and several key interventions in the last few […]
NEW DELHI — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said J&K has again “turned the corner” to become a pre-eminent destination, even as he pitched for choosing the path of “value-based tourism” instead of chasing volumes. Addressing an event here, the National Conference leader also flagged the high air fares for Srinagar-bound […]
JAMMU — More than 1.14 lakh children suffering from malnutrition have been identified in Jammu and Kashmir for making special interventions to improve their situation, a senior government officer said on Sunday. Sanjeev Verma, the social welfare department commissioner secretary, said 9,14,031 (9.14 lakh) persons were being covered under a supplementary nutrition scheme and Aadhaar […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday launched a QR Code-based Feedback Management System named BHAROSA QR to collect real-time feedback from the general public regarding the functioning and services rendered by the police in Srinagar. This citizen-friendly initiative allows individuals to scan QR codes placed at all police stations, police offices, and […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Saturday said there was no need for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to seek restoration of the Union Territory’s statehood as it was the saffron party’s narrative, and that it would be restored at an appropriate time. “It is unfortunate that the National Conference keeps on harping about statehood. […]
JAMMU — The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday said there has been a significant increase in enforcement actions in drug-related crimes, with 2,897 arrests and 350 detentions made in 1,978 drug-related cases over a 15-month period in the union territory. In 2024 alone, 1,514 cases were registered, resulting in 2,260 arrests and 274 […]
SRINAGAR — The National Conference (NC) on Friday slammed Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma over his remarks that statehood should be restored only after terrorism and separatism are completely uprooted from the Union Territory. In a statement, NC’s state spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said Sharma’s remarks “directly contradict the […]
JAMMU — Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Friday complimented the troops for their swift action in neutralising a terrorist in Kishtwar, and reiterated the army’s commitment to keeping the region free of terror. One terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on […]