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Jammu, April 1 A private member's bill allowing the renewal of leases of government land was introduced in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after the ruling National Conference decided not to oppose it, but Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said they would take a decision on...

Srinagar, April 1 – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two public servants, including a senior officer of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), in Srinagar on Wednesday, officials said, in connection with a bribery case.The arrested individuals are Vinay Kumar, who...

The UT-level Softball Championship 2025-26 concluded at GGM Science College, Jammu, with the participation of approximately 400 athletes from across Jammu and Kashmir.The three-day championship was organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir...

Srinagar, April 1 – The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch announced on Wednesday that it had filed a charge sheet in court against the accused in a case of overseas job fraud.A statement from the Crime Branch Kashmir said, "The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch of J&K, Srinagar, has filed a...

JAMMU, MARCH 31: Minister for Cooperatives, Javid Ahmad Dar, informed the House that the government has intensified efforts to protect cooperative assets across Jammu and Kashmir, alongside initiating broader reforms to strengthen the sector.Responding to a question raised by MLA Narinder...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the legislative assembly on Tuesday that MLAs can allocate up to Rs 50 lakh from their Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for housing aid, including reconstruction and repairs for calamity-affected families, in the fiscal...

Jammu, March 31 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed surprise over the withdrawal of security at the National Conference headquarters in Srinagar, pointing out that the move comes barely weeks after an assassination attempt on party president and his father, Farooq...

New Delhi, March 31 An organization representing Baha'is in India on Tuesday appealed to the government and civil society to act immediately to ensure the safety and a fair trial for one of their community members who is imprisoned in Iran, according to an official statement.Peyvand Naimi, a...

Srinagar, March 31 The Army rescued 34 people, including 30 students and four teachers, who were trapped in a school hostel in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday after heavy rainfall caused a sudden rise in water levels, officials said."Continuous and heavy rainfall caused...

Srinagar, March 31 – The J&K Crime Branch said on Tuesday that it has filed a charge sheet in the case involving a fraud of Rs 55.11 lakh."The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch in Srinagar has filed a charge sheet against Mehraj-Ud-Din Dar, son of Abdul Ahad Dar, a resident of Alamdar...

New Delhi, March 30 A Delhi court on Monday ordered the detention of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Shabir Ahmed Lone, for five days in police custody.Judicial Magistrate Vijayshree Rathore allowed the city police's plea for five days of interrogation of the accused.Describing...

New Delhi, March 30 The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area here, officials said on Monday.Describing Lone as a "hardcore and highly trained terrorist," the officials said that he reportedly established...

SRINAGAR, March 29: Minister Javid Ahmad Dar inaugurated the District Kisan Mela in Srinagar, emphasizing its significance as a platform for farmer interaction, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of modern agricultural practices.He stressed the importance of adopting advanced technologies...

New Delhi, March 30 The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a suspected operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba from the Ghazipur area here, an official said on Monday.The accused, identified as Shabbir Ahmad Lone, was allegedly working as a member of a sleeper cell and had pasted anti-national...

March 29, New Delhi: A government-organized Kisan Mela was held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, bringing together farmers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to showcase local products and promote sustainable farming practices.Organized by the Union Territory government, the event provided...

Jammu, March 29 Addressing the concerns of legislators, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that funds earmarked under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are non-lapsable, with savings exceeding Rs 25 crore recorded under the scheme.In a written reply to a starred question...

Srinagar, March 29 Three soldiers were injured in an alleged accidental shooting incident in the Kuwpara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here on Sunday.The incident occurred when the weapon of a soldier discharged accidentally, injuring three of his colleagues at an army camp in...

Srinagar, March 29 Fresh snowfall in many areas of the higher reaches of Kashmir has led to the closure of two national highways, while rains lashed the plains of the valley, the meteorological department said on Sunday.Under the influence of a western disturbance, the higher reaches...

Jammu, March 28 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Saturday, chaired the High-Level Apex Committee (HLAC) meeting here to review and expedite the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) project in the Union Territory.The meeting was...

Srinagar, March 28: Leaders and workers of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday over taxes, utility charges, and the issue of electricity amnesty.Raising anti-government slogans, the PDP leaders and workers protested to...