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 […]
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill four
KYIV: Russia launched attacks on northern, eastern and southern Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 37, Ukrainian military and local authorities said on Sunday. Overnight attacks targeted Ukraine’s frontline regions of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Donetsk, Ukraine’s air force said on the Telegram messaging app. Russia has been pummelling Ukrainian border regions with […]
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 […]
UN ‘concerned’ by newly ratified Afghan morality law
KABUL: The UN mission in Afghanistan said on Sunday it was “concerned” about a morality law recently ratified by the Taliban authorities, criticising in particular restrictions on women. The Taliban authorities on Aug 21 announced the codification of a law with 35 articles detailing wide-ranging behaviour and lifestyle restrictions based on their strict interpretation of […]
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 […]
Shikhar Dhawan announces retirement from all cricket
Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket with immediate effect. The left-hander took to social media to call time on his career spanning over 13 years for India, in which he played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is scoring 2315, 6793 and 1579 runs respectively in the three formats. “It’s […]
JK Private Hospitals To Halt Ayushman Bharat Services From September
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir empanelled hospitals and dialysis centres will stop providing services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme from September 1 due to non-release of funds since March, Daily Excelsior reported. The newspaper reported that the hospitals’ association met with the CEO of State Health Agency in April, who promised resolution by May. However, after […]
Women empowerment
Recently third edition of the Saras Aajeevika Kashmir Mela concluded at Zabarwan Park. It was Organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM), the event highlighted the talent, resilience, and creativity of over 200 rural women from 16 States across India. Beginning on August 3, the Mela brought together a diverse array of […]