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Srinagar, April 3 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter in the Ganderbal district, in which one alleged terrorist was killed by security forces.Several mainstream leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP...

Srinagar, April 2 The encounter in Ganderbal, in which a local was killed, requires a transparent and time-bound investigation with the facts made public, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday.The Army said on Wednesday that a local terrorist was killed in an...

Jammu, April 1 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated on Wednesday that it is the government's responsibility to ensure the protection of the properties and religious shrines of displaced Kashmiri Pandits until their safe and dignified return to the valley.Opposing a private...

Jammu, March 29 – To promote a drug-free lifestyle among young people, a 21-km Jammu half-marathon, the city's first-ever international marathon, was organized on Sunday. It was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Bollywood stars, and several international athletes.Chief Minister Omar...

Jammu, March 27 – The budget session of the J&K Assembly was adjourned on Friday after MLAs from both the ruling and opposition benches raised slogans against the Israeli attack on Iran.Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the assembly for half an hour amid the uproar caused by the MLAs, as...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a meeting to review the progress of projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the review focused on the progress of works, reforms, and opportunities, covering a wide...

On the occasion of Lineman Day on March 7, 2026, Singh was officially recognized for his outstanding service to the Power Development Department (PDD) and commended by the Chief Minister of J&K, Omar Abdullah. Known for his unwavering work ethic, Singh consistently risked his life to navigate...

Srinagar, March 7 – Life returned to normal in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after six days, as authorities lifted all restrictions and people resumed their daily routines.Shops, private transport, other businesses, public transport, banks, post offices, and government offices were operating...

Srinagar, March 6 Restrictions on movement of people in the Kashmir Valley were intensified on Friday as authorities apprehended protests against the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after prayers this afternoon.Normal life in the valley has been disrupted for the...

Srinagar, March 5 Normal life in Kashmir was disrupted for the fifth consecutive day as partial restrictions on the movement of people remained in place as a precautionary measure.The restrictions were imposed on Monday after spontaneous protests erupted across Kashmir a day earlier against...

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Srinagar yesterday on a two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir. He was warmly welcomed at Srinagar International Airport on his first visit to the Union Territory after assuming office. Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah...

Srinagar, February 24 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ordered an investigation into the alleged harassment of Kashmiri students at the CT University in Ludhiana, Punjab, on Tuesday.Abdullah ordered the investigation after reports emerged that Kashmiri Muslim students at the CT...

Srinagar, February 24 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged students from Jammu and Kashmir studying in Iran to follow the Union government's advisory and return home while commercial travel remains operational.In its latest advisory, the Indian Embassy asked its citizens to "leave Iran by any...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated and laid foundation stones of major development projects in Ganderbal worth ₹84.41 crore to strengthen infrastructure, healthcare, roads, water supply and servicesFebruary 24, Ganderbal: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid foundation stones and...

Jammu, February 19 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that addressing climate change has now become a "necessity" for the Union Territory, highlighting the urgent need for a structured and institutional approach to tackle climate change.He also called for the...

Jammu, February 19 Taking a firm stand against encroachment on government land, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday assured action in the matter and said it would begin with influential violators before targeting the poor.Concluding discussions on grants for his...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary conveyed warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that in his message, the Chief Minister emphasized...

Srinagar, February 18 The hustle and bustle of Ramadan shopping have reached its peak in Kashmir, with markets across the Valley bustling with activity as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month, likely to begin on Thursday.The sale of dates and other dry fruits has picked up pace in the...

Jammu, February 18 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team on Wednesday for its remarkable achievement in the Ranji Trophy, praising the players, coaches, and support staff for their collective effort and dedication.The J&K team made history by defeating...

Jammu, February 17 The Jammu and Kashmir government informed the Assembly on Tuesday that the Sewa-II hydropower project in the Kathua district has generated a revenue of Rs 3,674 crore since its inception in July 2010.It stated that no direct expenditure on local area development was met from...