18-Year-Old Killed, 14 Injured in Separate Accidents in Jammu and Rajouri
SRINAGAR: An 18-year-old girl died, and 14 others were injured in two separate accidents in the Jammu and Rajouri districts on Saturday, officials said. They said that nine passengers were injured when a minibus they were travelling in met with an accident near Kunjwani in Jammu. “All the injured were shifted to a hospital, where […]
Four DPAP Candidates Withdraw from Azad’s Stronghold Ahead of Elections
SRINAGAR: From Ghulam Nabi Azad’s home turf of Chenab Valley, four of his party’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) candidates have withdrawn their nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections, while two remaining candidates vow to contest with full commitment. Muhammad Aslam Goni, the DPAP candidate from Bhaderwah—where Azad was elected to the Legislative Assembly […]
Sonamarg Gets Season’s First Snowfall, Rain Across Kashmir
SRINAGAR: While plains of Kashmir witnessed rain, higher reaches in Sonamarg received season’s first snowfall, bringing down. Season’s first snowfall was recorded at Sonamarg’s famous trekking spots, including Vishansar and Nichnai. Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir including Srinagar, the summer capital of the Union Territory, received fresh rainfall today. Fresh wet spell has brought […]
PMAY-G houses
J&K administration is providing basic needs to the poor population in far flung areas. Recently Chief Secretary, impressed upon the Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) Department to work for meeting housing targets given under PMAY-Grameen and other schemes implemented by the Department. The meeting was further informed that 100% convergence under the scheme ensures […]
Mir Tops Rich List Among South Kashmir Candidates, Ex-JeI Member at Bottom
SRINAGAR: Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir has declared a net worth of nearly Rs 16 crore, making him one of the wealthiest candidates in south Kashmir who have filed nomination papers so far. In contrast, according to poll affidavit, an ex-Jamaat-e-Islami member has declared the lowest assets among the candidates. Former Member of Parliament and […]
Law enforcement achievements
J&K administration has taken measures on enforcement against misuse of Drugs and Narcotics. In its efforts against drug abuse, the J&K Police has achieved substantial results, marked by rigorous law enforcement actions, large scale seizures, effective judicial proceedings and extensive community engagement. Since 2023, a total of 3190 cases have been registered and 4536 persons […]
NC—Cong would comfortably get majority: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that NC- Congress would comfortably get majority and form government in J&K. Speaking with reporters in Pahalgam after party candidate Altaf Ahmad Wani (Kaloo) filed his nomination papers, Omar Abdullah, said that till now contesting elections was “haram” for the JeI, but now its […]
Mission Youth
Recently District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC) meeting was today convened under the aegis of Mission Youth J&K’s Mumkin, Tejaswini and Spurring Entrepreneurship Initiative schemes in Kulgam. The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer, General Manager DIC, District Statistics & Evaluation Officer, Lead District Manager, Assistant Director Employment, Assistant Regional Transport […]
MHA Announces Five New Districts in Ladakh
JAMMU, Aug 26: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the establishment of five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh. The newly formed districts—Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang—are aimed at enhancing local governance and ensuring that developmental benefits are more effectively distributed. “In pursuit of PM Narendra Modi Ji’s vision to […]
JK CEO Urges Electors to Utilise ECI Apps for Improved Voting Experience
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole has urged voters to leverage the technological features introduced by the Election Commission for enhanced elector awareness and polling experience in the upcoming assembly elections in the union territory. The three-phased elections in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled for September 18, 25 and October 1 […]