Jammu, Mar 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the MSME Conclave 2025, organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce, in Jammu. In his inaugural address, the Lieutenant Governor welcomed the Entrepreneurs, Bankers, Investors, Industry Leaders and Experts to explore the opportunities in the MSME sector and foster strategic collaborations during the conclave. The Lieutenant Governor...
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Tulip Festival: Div Com reviews arrangements for opening of Asia’s largest tulip garden
Garden shall remain open from 6AM to 8PM: Div Com SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting to review the arrangement for the opening of Asia’s largest Tulip Garden and to ensure a pleasant experience for visitors during Tulip Festival season. Situated at the foothills of Zabarwan,...
Budget Session 2025 | House Passes Grants For IT, FCS&CA, ARI Trainings Transport, YSS, S&T Deptts
JAMMU, Mar 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed the grants amounting Rs 2796.07 lakh for Information Technology, Rs 70312.76 lakh for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Rs 4048.90 Lakh for ARI Trainings, Labour Stationary and Printing, Rs 12617.03 lakh for Transport, Rs 62154.91 lakh for Youth Services and Sports and Rs 17279.10 lakh...
Well-Coordinated Plan Under Implementation To Ensure 24×7 Power Supply In J&K: Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Mar 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said a well-coordinated plan which includes modernisation works in transmission and distribution system is under implementation to ensure 24×7 power supply to the consumers in the Union Territory. Abdullah also said that no major progress has been achieved in the development of a...
Moratorium on establishment of air polluting units in Khrew, Khonmoh areas: Dy CM Budget Session 2025
JAMMU, MARCH 17: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today informed the House that Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) has imposed a moratorium on establishment and registration of new units of air polluting industries in Khrew, Pulwama, and Khonmoh in Srinagar of Kashmir division for a period of two years since 2021. The Deputy...
J&K Legislative Assembly passes Business Advisory Committee Report:Budget Session 2025
JAMMU, MARCH 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today unanimously passed the recommendations of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) concerning the business schedule of the House. Member, Mubarak Gul, moved the motion. Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, put the report to a voice vote, which was unanimously...
MHA Updates List Of 67 Banned Terrorist Organizations, Unlawful Groups
New Delhi, Mar 17: An updated list of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) names a group of 67 terrorist organisations and unlawful associations facing a ban under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for their role in terrorist activities against India, threatening the country’s security. The list released by the Ministry of Home Affairs names...
Tulsi Gabbard Meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
NEW DELHI, Mar 17: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Monday held talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh focusing on boosting defence and security ties between the two countries. Gabbard is on a two-and-half-day trip to India. Ways to enhance defence and security ties were discussed in the meeting between Singh and Gabbard,...
Orry, 7 others booked for consuming alcohol at Katra hotel
Yogesh Jammu, Mar 17 : Orhan Awatramani popular known as Orry and his eight associates have been booked by Jammu and Kashmir for consuming alcohol in a hotel in Katra, the base camp of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine (SMVDS) in the Reasi district. According to a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)...
Terrorist killed in ongoing Handwara encounter
Waris Fayaz Handwara, Mar 17 : An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with the security forces in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation at Krumboora forest area of Zachaldara, Rajwar...
Cognisance taken over Kulgam viral video, DIG South Kashmir to conduct inquiry: Police
Srinagar, Mar 17 : The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said they have taken cognisance of a viral video from Kulgam circulating on social media, stating that deputy inspector general of police South Kashmir will conduct an inquiry and submit the report within 10 days. In a post on X, Police, as per news...