Government approves five marlas of state land for landless disaster-hit families
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government has approved the allotment of five marlas of state land on a long-term lease to landless families rendered homeless due to natural calamities during…
Smuggled Wood-Laden Vehicle Seized in J&K’s Hiranagar
Kathua: Police in Hiranagar have seized a Mahindra vehicle allegedly involved in the illegal transportation of Khair wood, officials said on Thursday.
According to official sources, the vehicle was intercepted during routine checking in…
Bill on drug abuse in ensuing session: Minister Sakina Itoo
“Drug de-addiction rules finalised, sent to Law Department; 49,276 drug abuse cases registered since 2022”
Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday said that it would bring a bill on drug abuse during the ongoing session of…
Security grid intensified on Srinagar-Jammu Highway ahead of Home Minister visit
Srinagar: Security arrangements have been ramped up along the Jammu Srinagar National Highway, with special focus on the Navyug Tunnel stretch in Qazigund, ahead of the scheduled visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Jammu and Kashmir.…
Police, CRPF carry out searches and frisking in Srinagar’s Kokar Bazar
Srinagar: Ahead of the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Kashmir, Srinagar Police, in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force, conducted a flash cordon and search operation at Kokar Bazar area of the city on Thursday,…
Will take up issue of closure of tourist places with Union Home Minister: CM
“Time has come to re-open them; Govt in process to revise registration rules of tourist units”
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that he will take up the issue of re-opening tourist places, which were closed after…
EOW Kashmir charges UK National for fraudulent appointment at SKIMS Soura
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Thursday said they have filed a chargesheet against, a former Assistant Professor at SKIMS Soura, for allegedly concealing her British citizenship and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)…
Cancer cases on rise in J&K, need to strengthen oncology services: CM Omar
Questions presence of terrorists in UT despite Centre’s assurances
Jammu: Stressing that the underlying causes of Cancer must be assessed by medical professionals, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that cases are rising…
Weather to remain dry in J&K till Feb 8: IMD
Light rain, snowfall likely on Feb 9 and 10
Srinagar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted largely dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till February 8, with scattered light rain or snow at many places…
Congress MLA Irfan Hafeez says statehood demand should have been reiterated in LG’s Address
Jammu: In a subtle snub to the National Conference, Congress MLA Irfan Hafeez Lone on Wednesday said that the demand for statehood should have been reiterated in the Lieutenant Governor’s address.
Speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the…