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 […]
Egypt, Spain oppose US plan to displace Palestinians
• UAE president tells Rubio he won’t support expulsion • WHO to resume mass vaccination against polio in Gaza MADRID: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday rejected a controversial proposal by US President Donald Trump to displace Palestinians from the conflict-stricken Gaza Strip. The Arab League is scheduled […]
‘Classy’ Gill key for Champions Trophy, says India captain Rohit Sharma
India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he hoped “classy” batter Shubman Gill carried his blazing form into the Champions Trophy. Tournament favourites India begin their campaign against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday fresh from a 3-0 ODI sweep of England at home. India then play arch-rivals Pakistan in a Sunday blockbuster. Vice-captain Gill was […]
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 […]
Tribal Sub Plan
Recently Minister for Tribal Affairs, chaired a high level review meeting regarding formulation of Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) by all the departments at Civil Secretariat. He stressed the need for creating a well structured TSP to ensure inclusive development with emphasis on effective monitoring and execution. He asked for ensuring greater coordination among all departments […]
New approach
Recently Deputy Commissioner chaired a meeting of the District-Level Implementation Committee to review the progress of the Community Bore Wells initiative under the Per Drop More Crop component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana. The scheme aims to provide irrigation facilities to rainfed and kandi areas, as well as regions at the tail end […]