jammu and kashmir

Following the instructions of the State Election Commission of Jammu and Kashmir, a special Panchayat Electoral Review Camp was organized at the polling booth level in the border blocks of Doongi and Dhangri in the Rajouri district.The camp saw enthusiastic participation from local residents...

Jammu, April 4 – The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has raised concerns about financial management in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that over ₹34,000 crore in savings were not surrendered by various departments during 2023-24, in violation of budgetary norms.The CAG has...

JAMMU, APRIL 04: Javid Ahmad Dar informed the House that the government has taken measures to support farming activities across Jammu and Kashmir during the current season.Responding to concerns raised by Ghulam Ahmad Mir, he said that departments have been directed to ensure timely fuel...

JAMMU, APRIL 04: Javed Ahmed Rana informed the Legislative Assembly that a temporary, one-day water disconnection in parts of the Handwara division was part of a revenue recovery drive to meet departmental targets.Responding to a motion by Sheikh Khursheed, he emphasized that timely payment of...

Srinagar, April 4 Fresh snowfall was reported in several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Saturday as a strong western disturbance brought rain to the plains, leading to a drop in temperatures, officials said.The snowfall also led to the closure of many important inter-district roads...

Jammu, April 4 Ruling National Conference (NC) and Congress MLAs expressed serious concern on Saturday over the "encounter" in Ganderbal, in which, allegedly, a civilian was killed, and demanded a judicial investigation into the incident.During the Question Hour, NC legislators stood up...

Jammu, April 3 J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Saturday said that while militancy must be firmly dealt with, care should be taken that innocent people are not harmed, asserting that any such incidents warrant a proper inquiry.The deputy chief minister was reacting to the...

New Delhi, April 3 An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shook several parts of north India on Friday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana. There were no reports of any damage or...

New Delhi, April 3 Residents across the Delhi-NCR region and parts of northern India reported mild tremors on Friday night, noting swaying ceiling fans and lights after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, prompting many to share their reactions online.According to official details...

New Delhi, April 3 Earthquake tremors were felt in several parts of northern India on Friday night, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana, officials said.The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, occurred around 9:45 pm. There were no immediate reports of any damage.An...

Jammu, April 3 – In the heart of Jammu, where tradition and culture are deeply ingrained in everyday life, a quiet culinary revival is taking shape—led by determined women and rooted in heritage.Under the Umeed Scheme of the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission, Vandana Sharma of the SHG...

Srinagar, April 3 Political parties in Kashmir on Friday welcomed the magisterial investigation into the Ganderbal encounter, and expressed hope that a transparent inquiry will be conducted into the incident and justice will prevail.Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday...

Jammu, April 3 The Jammu and Kashmir government failed to submit utilization certificates for grants exceeding Rs 12,000 crore received from the Centre until March 2024, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has said.The apex auditing body said the non-submission of utilization...

Srinagar, April 3 Some areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday, while the plains were hit by rain, officials said.They said that a few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the Mughal Road in south Kashmir's Shopian, and Sadhna Top in north...

In Jammu and Kashmir, over 18 million acres of land have been illegally occupied, with only 29,000 acres recovered so far.According to official data, a total of 18,38,735.42 acres of land, including 17,22,993 acres of state land and 1,15,742.42 acres of forest land, have been illegally...

Srinagar, April 3 – Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, the chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, said on Friday that after the revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has changed so much that it has become a model for the rest of the country.Speaking to the media here, Ilyasi added that the...

New Delhi, April 2 Ayodhya is not merely a geographical location, but a symbol of India's cultural and civilizational continuity, and the holy city can become a center of India's soft power, Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday.In his address at the Ayodhya Parv 2026 hosted...

New Delhi, April 3 A Kashmiri family's wait of more than three decades for ex-gratia relief for their property destroyed in a "militancy-related incident" on the night of December 7-8, 1992, has reached the Central Information Commission, with the second generation now seeking answers on the...

Jammu, April 3 Police on Friday apprehended two drug peddlers involved in inter-district trafficking and recovered heroin from their possession during a check in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.A police team, while conducting routine checks at a garage in Chenani...

Mumbai, April 3 Jammu and Kashmir's pace sensation Auqib Nabi says former South African speedster Dale Steyn's ability to swing the ball at a high speed inspired him to take up fast bowling.Nabi, who played a key role in J&K's maiden title win in the Ranji Trophy this year, is in the Delhi...