Pakistan is failed state, continuously tries to disturb peace in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

Bhaderwah/Jammu: Asserting that Pakistan is a “failed state”, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said it continuously tries to disturb peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir by sending terrorists to the Union Territory. He urged people to inform the police about individuals within society who are inimical to peace and public welfare. “Whenever peace […]

Hope SC verdict addresses Muslims’ concerns on Waqf law: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s observations on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and hoped the concerns expressed by the Muslim community will be addressed once the top court gives its verdict on the issue. The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to file its stand […]

J&K issues advisory for workplaces amid heatwave alert

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an advisory to ensure the implementation preventive measures at shops, commercial establishments, factories, brick kilns and other workplaces in view of an heatwave alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As per the IMD forecast, temperatures are expected to remain above normal during the coming months […]

New waqf law against interest of Muslims, hope SC sets it aside, says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday alleged that the Waqf (Amendment) Act was against the interests of the Muslim community and hoped the Supreme Court would set aside the legislation. On April 5, President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament earlier that […]

CS Atal Dulloo led SLSC approves over Rs 300 cr plans for major agri schemes

JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) meeting held regarding approval to the Annual Action Plans (AAP) in favour of major Centrally Sponsored Schemes being implemented by the Agriculture Production Department in the region. The meeting besides Principal Secretary, APD, Shailendra Kumar, was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Forests, Sheetal […]

LG Manoj Sinha Meets Para-Archery Champions, Commends Achievements of Shrine Board Athletes

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met Arjuna Awardee Para-Archer Shri Rakesh Kumar, and National Champion Para-Archer Payal Nag, at Raj Bhawan. The athletes were accompanied by Archery Coach Ms Abhilasha Chaudhary. The Lieutenant Governor also met National Games Silver Medalist Shri Hritik Sharma, and extended best wishes to the young archer for the upcoming […]

DC Budgam conducts Tehsil wise review of provision of revenue services, land transfer cases

BUDGAM,: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo, today chaired a meeting to take review of the Revenue services extended to the masses across all tehsils of the district. DC emphasized the need for 100% digitization of Jamabandis to enhance transparency and efficiency in land records management. He directed all Revenue officials to prioritize clearing pendency […]

DLSA Bandipora organises Legal Awareness Programme at GDC Sumbal

BANDIPORA: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora in coordination with Tehsil Legal Services Committee Sumbal and in collaboration with Govt. Degree College Sumbal today  organized legal awareness programme on Domestic Violence, Property Rights and Work Place Discrimination at Govt. Degree College Sumbal, here. The programme was held under the Chairmanship of  Khalil Ahmad Choudhary, Chairman […]

Forest Div Bandipora organizes Plantation Drive at Safapora

BANDIPORA:   As part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental sustainability, Forest Division Bandipora, Ajas Range in collaboration with the Central Silk Board, India, and the School Education Department, organized a plantation drive at Safapora. The event witnessed participation from students and teachers of Government Girls High School, Safapora, who joined hands in planting […]