Jal Shakti Minister reviews Parnai Hydro Power Project at Buffliaz

SURANKOTE,: Jal Shakti Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana, today reviewed the Parnai Hydro Power Project in Buffliaz, Surankote, highlighting the importance of prioritising the local communities’ interests in water resource management. The Minister emphasized that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have the first right over their water resources, and it is essential to protect and […]

Satish Sharma meets delegations; reiterates commitment to public welfare

SRINAGAR,: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, held a series of meetings today with various delegations to address the pressing public concerns. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards ensuring timely redressal of issues faced by the people. A deputation from the Mega Tourist Taxi Association raised objections […]

Javid Dar launches Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan at SKUAST-Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The inaugural ceremony, marking commencement of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in Jammu & Kashmir, was held at Convention Centre Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir today, with Minister for Agriculture Production, Javid Ahmad Dar presiding over the event. This 15-day Abhiyan aims to educate the farmers about modern, region-specific technologies […]

Javed Rana visits Pir Ki Gali; reviews key infra initiative along Mughal Road

Inspects Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary, assesses Markhor revival efforts SHOPIAN,: Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department is all set to undertake several initiatives aimed at enhancing pilgrim infrastructure at Pir Ki Gali and promoting environmental conservation along the Mughal Road. As part of these efforts, the department will construct transit camps, build eco-friendly huts and undertake an […]

Tourism will be back on track in J&K Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror attack was a setback for tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, but expressed hope that the situation would improve and the sector would be back on track.  “This indeed is a setback, but we as a community have to come together to fight […]

Amit Shah arrives in Jammu amid tight security

JAMMU: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived here on Friday evening amid tight security arrangements on a two-day visit to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and reach out to shelling-hit affected people in Poonch, officials said. This is Shah’s first visit to the Union Territory post Operation Sindoor, they said. Shah will […]

Man injured in wild bear attack in Kathua

JAMMU: A man was injured in a wild bear attack in the forest belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. Jaram Singh from Bari village was en route to the forest when he was attacked by a wild bear, they said. Locals rushed to the area upon hearing his cries and saved him. […]

J&K Congress demands relief package for shelling-hit border population

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Thursday demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged security lapses in Pahalgam. The party also questioned the alleged silence of the BJP leadership over the “objectionable” comments of some BJP leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Jagdish Devda, Minister Vijay Shah, and BJP […]