ANANTNAG — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for developmental projects worth over ₹52 crore in Anantnag district, aimed at strengthening essential infrastructure and improving public services. Among the major projects inaugurated were Jal Jeevan Mission water supply schemes at Semthan, costing ₹6.29 crore; Shoul Sarsuna, ₹5.66 crore; and Chontipora […]
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 on Thursday attached properties belonging to three accused in connection with a case registered at Police Station Handwara in 2023, officials said. The case, FIR No. 198/2023, was registered under various provisions of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), including Sections 307, 302, 436, 120-B and 121-A, along with provisions of the EIMCO […]
ANANTNAG — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a comprehensive review of development works, winter preparedness and public service delivery in Anantnag district, directing departments to expedite ongoing projects and ensure timely resolution of public grievances. According to a post by the Chief Minister’s Office on X, the review covered key sectors, including health, […]
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 […]
SRINAGAR — Security forces arrested two overground workers (OGWs) of terrorists and recovered arms and explosives from their possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Thursday. A joint team of police and Army conducted searches in the Delina area of Baramulla district on Wednesday and apprehended two suspects, identified as Waseem Ahmad […]
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday criticised the Centre over an eviction notice to a century-old mosque near the prime minister’s residence, and accused the government of having a “blatant disregard” for the religious sentiments of the country’s Muslim community. Authorities have served an eviction notice to the Race Course Mosque, which is […]
BARAMULLA — Police have booked six persons associated with trade and tourism activities for allegedly creating a public nuisance and disturbing public peace in the Gulmarg tourist resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to police, the action was taken by Police Station Gulmarg under Section 36 of the Police Act to maintain public order, […]
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 […]
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), from ₹12,300 to ₹25,000. According to an order issued by the Health and Medical Education Department on Wednesday, the enhanced stipend will be effective retrospectively from October 1, 2026. The order states that […]