Jammu and Kashmir Braces for Rain, Snow as Fresh Western Disturbance Sets In
SRINAGAR: A moderate-intensity Western Disturbance is set to bring a spell of rain and snow to Jammu and Kashmir starting this afternoon, with precipitation expected to intensify over the next three days. According to the Meteorological Department, the disturbance will begin affecting the higher reaches by late afternoon, gradually spreading to most parts of the […]
Landscape development
Recently Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, .chaired a meeting at Baramulla held to review the developmental landscape of the District with emphasis on assessing progress on ongoing projects, addressing challenges in implementation and ensuring timely execution of key initiatives across the various sectors. He conducted a comprehensive review of projects being executed by Public Works […]
Healthcare services
Recently, the Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, inaugurated Catheterization Laboratory (Cath-Lab) and newly constructed Block-A of Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beigh Memorial (MMABM) Associated Hospital, GMC Anantnag. While dedicating the Cath-Lab and Block A of GMC Anantnag to the public, the Minister remarked that this significant development marks a new era […]
Helping hand
Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized that uplifting marginalized communities like Gujjar-Bakerwal is not an act of favour but a fundamental duty of his government. He said that despite the limitations in ministerial appointments after last year’s elections, he ensured representation for the Gujjar community by appointing Javed Ahmed Rana as a minister in his […]
Vital projects
Recently Deputy CM reviewed progress on development projects at Shopian. Highlighting the historical importance of Shopian district, he directed for fast pacing the work on development projects with special focus on connectivity and Horticulture sectors. He was speaking during a review meeting held, to assess progress on various developmental projects and schemes being implemented in the […]
Sports in Focus
Recently Chief Secretary awarded medals at Anant Khel 2025, Central University Jammu. The sports extravaganza concluded with the much awaited medal ceremony which was graced by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, as chief guest today in the University campus. He appreciated the emergence of Central University of Jammu as an institution of excellence and underscored the […]
Man accused of theft dies in police custody in J&K’s Ramban, probe ordered
Banihal/Jammu:A 27-year-old man, who was picked up by police for his alleged involvement in several theft cases, died at a health centre after falling sick in custody in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. Ramban District Magistrate Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary ordered a magisterial inquiry following the death of Mohd Abid, a […]
Security scenario
Recently Lieutenant Governor chaired a high-level meeting in Srinagar to review the security scenario in Kashmir Division. The meeting was attended by DGP J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat; ADGP Hqrs, Shri MK Sinha; ADGP CID, Shri Nitish Kumar; Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari; IGP Kashmir, Shri Vidhi Kumar Birdi; IGP Crime, Dr […]
CRPF jawan shot himself dead in J-K’s Udhampur
Jammu, Feb 18: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself dead with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Tuesday, officials said. The jawan was part of a road opening party deployed in Tikri area along Jammu-Srinagar national highway when he shot himself dead, they said. […]
Hydropower Generation Drops Sharply Amid Dry Weather in Jammu and Kashmir: Officials
SRINAGAR: Due to low snowfall and reduced water levels, hydropower generation from power plants across Jammu and Kashmir has declined by 5 percent in the past month. Overall, local hydropower generation has dropped by 84.17 percent. In January, the Power Development Department (PDD) was generating nearly 250 megawatts (MW) from local hydropower projects, accounting for […]