SRINAGAR, Sept 1 : The National Conference (NC) said on Tuesday that it will gherao the opposition BJP headquarters in Jammu and Srinagar on Wednesday, demanding accountability for the promises the Union government made in Parliament and the Supreme Court regarding the "restoration of statehood". "The National Conference will peacefully gherao the BJP headquarters in…
NEW DELHI, Aug 25: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for an emergency review meeting amid a rise in influenza cases in the national capital. Asserting that the situation was under control with adequate doctors and medicines, Singh said Delhi has reported around 3,000 influenza…
NEW DELHI, Aug 22: In a significant step to safeguard the health and safety of young children, the Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all fixed dose combinations containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating a clear warning that these medicines shall not be used in children below four years…
New Delhi, Jul 7: Enrolment in government schools fell by nearly 86 lakh between 2023-24 and 2025-26 while private unaided recognised schools added more than 88 lakh students during the same period, according to the UDISE 2025-26 report released by the Ministry of Education. UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is the Centre’s…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
Dharamshala, Sep 1: Direct air connectivity between Dharamshala and Chandigarh resumed on Tuesday, with IndiGo…
SRINAGAR, Aug 30: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), Jammu and Kashmir, today prohibited the…
NEW DELHI, Aug 26: Gold prices on Wednesday rose by Rs 115 to Rs 1.62…
New Delhi, Aug 25: The government will sell onions at a subsidised rate of Rs…
SRINAGAR: In a major step towards modernising land administration and creating a more transparent, citizen-centric…
JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation and road sectors, in Jammu and Kashmir worth over Rs 32,000 crore. From Jammu, the prime minister also launched…
SOPORE: J&K Police on Tuesday morning rescued a pregnant woman amidst heavy snowfall from Zethan to PHC Dangiwacha in North Kashmir's Sopore. A Police spokesperson said, "A distress call from Shamshad Ahmad Mir R/O Zethan…
Jammu, Feb 20: National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative on Tuesday as he officially opened the first electric train in the Kashmir valley and the train service between Sangaldan station and Baramulla station. We required it. It is crucial for both our population and tourists. This is a significant step that was accomplished today. Farooq Abdullah, the head of the National Conference, congratulated PM Modi and the Railway Ministry on their accomplishment."The rail link between us helps with the supply and transportation of goods and services, as well as many issues that could arise with the road service. I'm hoping that this service will help our people advance. The former JK CM said, "We had hoped that this service would happen in 2007, but there were many challenges because of the terrain. However, they have overcome this, and this service will start." [caption id="attachment_11369" align="alignnone" width="300"] “Thank PM Modi For Electric Train”: NC Chief Farooq Abdullah Praises PM Modi For Electric Train Launch In J&K[/caption]
JAMMU, Feb 20: Following landslides in more than a dozen locations in the Ramban district on Tuesday, the vital Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for a second day, according to traffic department authorities. The officials advised people to stay off the road until further updates because the bad weather is making it difficult to clear the damaged regions between Ramban and Banihal. "Landslides/mudslides/shooting stones (from hillocks) at Dalwas, Peerha, near Peerha Tunnel, Mehad-Cafeteria, Jaiswal bridge, Trishul Morh, Seri, T2, Monkey Morh, Mom Passi, Gangroo, Hingni Marog, Kishtwari Pather, Shalghari Rampari, Tabela, and Chamalwas are blocking the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44)," a traffic department spokesperson stated.He claimed that the third day of rain in a row had further complicated the road clearance efforts. Additionally, a traffic department official reported on Monday that landslides caused by intense rains in Dalwas, Mehad-Cafeteria, Chamalwas, Shalgadi, and Gangroo resulted in the suspension of traffic on the 270-kilometer highway at approximately 9.30 am. The Banihal town along the route had 83.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours that ended at 8:30 am on Tuesday, according to a spokeswoman for the meteorological department.According to the spokesman, Bhaderwah in the Doda district had 58.8 mm of rainfall, while Batote in Ramban recorded 49.6 mm. Katra town, which serves as the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi temple in the Reasi district, reported 16.2 mm of rain during the same period. According to the statement, Jammu saw 5.8 mm of rain up till 8.30 am. The rest of the city was expected to see widespread rains throughout the day, with isolated showers continuing until February 25 with the exception of February 23. [caption id="attachment_11366" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jammu-Srinagar Highway Blocked For Second Day As Landslides Hit Several Places[/caption]
KISHTWAR: An earthquake of 3.7 magnitude struck Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar region on Tuesday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology. As per the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 6:36 am.…
JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jammu on Tuesday to launch multiple development projects, including for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over Rs 32,000 crore. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the…
JAMMU: A drilling engineer has been charged by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu for his alleged role in the misappropriation of Rs 33 lakh in arrears from the 7th Pay Commission and the General Provident Fund (GPF) that belonged to department employees. According to a Crime Branch spokesman, accused Aijaz Mir stole Rs 33,03, 447 in arrears for GPF and the 7th Pay Commission while working as the Geology and Mining Department's Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO-1). He added that Mir is currently suspended and that complainant Shiban Lal Bhat, a former departmental drill operator grade-2, revealed Mir's alleged wrongdoings.He added that after an examination, it was discovered that the GPF money intended for the staff had been transferred to the DDO's account. "A comprehensive inquiry committee, instituted by the Department's Director, uncovered a significant fraud totalling Rs 33,03,447, implicating both Mir and the department's cashier, now deceased," stated a representative for the Crime Branch. He said that as a result, the Crime Branch Jammu received the findings very away and took appropriate action. Following that, the accused DDO and cashier were the subject of a case FIR number 04/2021 filed by the Crime Branch Jammu under sections 409, 420, and 120-B of the IPC along with Section 13 of the Prevention of the Corruption Act. Under the direction of SSP Crime, Jammu, Benam Tosh, Inspector Taranjeet Singh conducted the investigation, which resulted in the filing of a comprehensive charge sheet at the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu court. [caption id="attachment_11355" align="alignnone" width="300"] Drilling engineer charge-sheeted for Rs 33 lakh fraud[/caption]
JAMMU: In an effort to bolster law enforcement and guarantee the protection and security of the local populace, the Home Department has forwarded 4022 constable positions in the J&K Police to the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB). Relevantly, the J&K Police Constable positions were previously posted in 2019. As of right now, roughly 4022 openings are being marketed, which will increase the ranks of constabulary in the crucial UT Police security force unit. This will significantly contribute to enhancing law enforcement's capacity to successfully handle a range of security issues and uphold peace and order.This programme would not only strengthen Jammu & Kashmir's overall security apparatus, but it will also provide job opportunities for the young of the region. Due to a shortage of recruits at…
JAMMU: Administrative Council (AC) which met here today under the Chairmanship of Manoj Sinha, LG approved re-consideration of its earlier decision Dated 07-09-2023 and restored provisions for drawing up of wait lists in recruitment to…
AMETHI: In an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over the recent 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's temple, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that President Droupadi Murmu is…
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