Training Session
As the assembly elections have been scheduled in Jammu and Kashmir Training Session s are being held for Nodal Officers. Recently a comprehensive training session for District and Assembly Constituency-level Nodal officers was successfully conducted at Dak Bungalow Baramulla. The session aimed to ensure that all officers are well-prepared to handle the various responsibilities associated […]
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Nabi Azad’s home turf of Chenab Valley, four of his party’s Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) candidates have withdrawn their nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections, while two remaining candidates vow to contest with full commitment.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 […]
Precious metals record hike on MCX
Both gold and silver prices recorded a hike on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Gold futures, maturing on October 4, 2024, stood at Rs 71,970 per 10 grams on the MCX, after recording a jump of Rs 227 or 0.32 per cent. The previous close was recorded at Rs 71,743. […]
No ticket for MPs, says Haryana Congress
Congress’ Haryana in-charge Deepak Babaria today said sitting MPs “will not be permitted” to contest the Assembly elections in the state. He said this after the first screening committee meeting for finalising the party candidates. He, however, said if there was an “urgent need”, they would need permission from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Babaria was […]
Pakistan recall spinner Abrar Ahmed for final test against Bangladesh
Pakistan recalled leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed on Wednesday for the second and final test against Bangladesh after their decision to play an all-pace attack on a slow track backfired in the series opener in Rawalpindi last week. Pakistan succumbed to their first-ever test defeat against Bangladesh on Sunday after fielding an attack, which did not contain […]
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 […]