ACB traps and arrests Sudershan Khajuria, Patwari Halqa Khanpur, Tehsil Marheen, Kathua for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹15000

Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that public servant namely Sudershan Khajuria, Patwari Halqa Khanpur Tehsil Marheen District Kathua demanded illegal gratification for correction of Girdawari entry in revenue record from the complainant. The accused had initially demanded a bribe of ₹30,000 from the complainant for correction of Girdawari entry […]
CM concludes pre-budget consultation in Kashmir, holds deliberations with public representatives of Shopian, Kupwara

Proposals of elected representatives would be reflected in CAPEX budget: CM SRINAGAR: Concluding the pre-budget consultations in Kashmir for the forthcoming Budget (2025-26), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today held meetings with public representatives from Shopian and Kupwara districts here at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. The Chief Minister chaired pre-budget consultation with the chairpersons of District […]
CM Omar Abdullah extends greetings on Shab-e-Barat

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Barat, the sacred night dedicated to seeking forgiveness, mercy and blessings from Almighty Allah. In his message, the Chief Minister highlighted the spiritual significance of Shab-e-Barat, emphasizing that it is a night of introspection and prayer when […]
Mehbooba’s remarks ‘irresponsible and condemnable’: Ravinder Raina

Jammu: BJP’s national executive member Ravinder Raina on Thursday dismissed PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s statement on the national party as “irresponsible and condemnable” and demanded an apology from her. Addressing the PDP workers at the launch of her party’s membership drive here, Mehbooba termed the problem of Jammu and Kashmir as an “incurable disease” and […]
Centre grants Z category CRPF security across India to Dalai Lama

New Delhi: The Central government has granted Z-category Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security cover for Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama across India, sources said. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) took the decision to provide the security cover following a recent Intelligence Bureau’s threats analysis report. Dalai Lama was previously under the protection of the […]
Like Pak military leadership, BJP also seems not interested in solving J&K problem: Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu: Terming the problem of Jammu and Kashmir as an “incurable disease”, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said the BJP seemed not interested in its resolution like the Pakistani military leadership to polarize the situation for votes in the country. She advocated resolution of the issue in the larger interest of peace and said […]
Deputy CM asks to expedite implementation of schemes aiming infrastructural development of Jammu

Chairs review meeting, calls for coordination between elected representatives, officers JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today directed the officers for expediting implementation of various schemes meant for upgrading the basic infrastructure of Jammu district, so that the people get benefitted and it comes up as one of the most developed cities of the country […]
Ensure conducive environment for students in and around exam centres: Education Minster to DCs

Finalises arrangements for Board examinations of 10th, 11th, 12th classes JAMMU: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, and Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to finalise the arrangements for forthcoming Board examinations for 10th, 11th and 12th classes. Additional Chief Secretary, Education, Shantamanu; Chairman JKBOSE; Directors of School […]
Carpet weavers to be given modified steel looms with comfort seating

‘Draw of Lots’ on Feb 18 in IICT premises at Nowshera SRINAGAR,: In order to provide comfortable seating arrangement and improve the quality of hand-knotted carpets, the Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) is going to distribute Modified Modern Steel Carpet Looms to active weavers registered with the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir. The Draw […]
LG Manoj Sinha chairs security review meeting in Jammu, focus on Kashmir

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a security review meeting in Jammu on Thursday. This meeting follows a series of similar security reviews held in the past, like strengthening intelligence networks, countering cross-border infiltration, and accelerating development initiatives in the region. In previous security review meetings, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has […]