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Civil society lauds SSP Aijaz Zargar, SDPO Sumbal Nawaz Khanday and DO Ajas Aeraf Niyaz for swift action and professional investigation Bandipora, September 15: Bandipora Police have cracked a theft case involving ₹3.30 lakh within 24 hours of receiving the complaint, recovering the stolen cash and arresting a suspected accused in the case. The theft […]
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) J&K has registered an FIR against a former Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), Jammu and four private beneficiaries for illegal permissions for transfer of Gair Mumkin Khad land. In a handout, the ACB said that FIR No. 12/2026 has been registered at Police Station ACB Central, Jammu against Nisar Ahmad Shad, the […]
Srinagar,: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he is not worried about his MLAs switching sides, asserting that he had faith in them. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at SKICC, the Chief Minister, said, “I have faith in my MLAs. I am not afraid that my MLAs will move.” On […]
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday distributed appointment orders among the selectees of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) at SKICC Srinagar, urging the newly appointed officers to serve the people with honesty, integrity and commitment. Addressing the officers, the Chief Minister Omar, said their appointment marked “a new beginning” rather than the destination of […]
Srinagar: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner Faz Lul Haseeb on Tuesday said a series of small interventions, including slip lanes at Sangarmal and Jehangir Chowk, are being planned to ease traffic congestion along the busy MA Road. Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Haseeb said the SMC, in coordination with its engineers and the Srinagar Smart […]
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should be brought before Parliament if the BJP-led government has the numbers to pass it, asserting that legislation of national importance cannot be decided by individual states. Talking to reporters in Srinagar, Omar,questioned why the government is pursuing […]
Baramulla: The growing participation of youth in sports reflects a positive change in Jammu and Kashmir, with youngsters increasingly using sporting platforms to pursue their dreams, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Tuesday. Addressing the concluding ceremony of the CPL at General Bipin Rawat Stadium in Baramulla, Dulloo,, said sports are emerging as a launchpad […]
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday said its swift and time-bound action in the Shopian HDFC Bank irregularities case led to the refund of around Rs 4.50 crore to 13 affected depositors. In a statement a spokesperson said HDFC Bank had refunded the amounts to 13 depositors affected […]
Rajouri: A man was found dead near the National Highway at Lamberi in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the body was spotted by passersby, who informed the police. A police team subsequently reached the spot and took the body into custody. He said the body has […]
Udhampur: A Village Defence Guard (VDG) member sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen after his rifle went off accidentally in the Majalta area of Udhampur district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the VDG member was injured after his rifle went off accidentally in Majalta, Udhampur, causing a gunshot wound to his […]
WASHINGTON: A US government watchdog released its first report on the impact of the Iran war on Monday, acknowledging the military’s advanced weapons shortfalls and offering the first public look at the damage to American aircraft, bases and diplomatic outposts in the Middle East. Much of the information has been previously reported over the past […]
Calls for addressing gaps in manpower, equipment, healthcare infrastructure Srinagar, Sep 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a meeting to review the health sector reforms and the roadmap for further strengthening healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Advisor to the […]
Srinagar, Sep 14: In a move to ensure the smooth conduct of proceedings during the upcoming 10‑day autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather has convened an all‑party meeting on Thursday. The Assembly Secretariat has written to party leaders and members of the Business Advisory Committee to attend the […]
Warns it will threaten religious, cultural identities Srinagar, Sep 14: National Conference has strongly opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s reported plans to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across 21 states, calling the move a serious threat to the country’s secular fabric. Shammi Oberoi, Treasurer National Conference (NC) and Rajya Sabha Member, Oberoi reiterated the […]
Srinagar, Sep 14: Director of Meteorological Department Srinagar Dr Mukhtar Ahmad on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience a relatively mild and dry winter this year under the influence of El Nino, though one or two major spells of snowfall during the peak winter months cannot be ruled out. Addressing concerns […]
