Jammu

Kashmiri Pandits protest in Jammu against NFSA integration, minor scuffle with police

JAMMU — Displaced Kashmiri Pandits protested here on Wednesday against the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s move to integrate their relief rations into the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Minor clashes broke out between demonstrators and police as they attempted to march towards the Relief Commissioner’s office. Terming the move a “conspiracy” to dilute their migrant […]

Jammu

15 illegal structures razed in demolition drive in Jammu

JAMMU — The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Monday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive on the outskirts of Jammu city, demolishing over 15 structures built without requisite permissions, officials said. They said notices had been served to the violators according to legal procedures, giving them adequate time to comply. “In a significant enforcement action […]

Jammu

Omar Abdullah seeks inland port for J&K at Vande Bharat flagging off ceremony

JAMMU — Thanking Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Centre for extending Vande Bharat train services between Jammu and Srinagar, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday demanded a dry (inland) port for the union territory to boost trade and business. “I want to congratulate and thank Vaishnaw and, through him, the central government, on behalf […]