Leh: Ladakh Administration on Tuesday rejected claims of a “witch-hunt” or a “smoke-screen” operation against activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act last week. It asserted that the actions taken by law enforcement agencies were based on credible inputs and documents. The administration appealed that the process of law should be allowed to take its own course...

RAJOURI, Oct 1: A soldier was injured in an accidental fire in Rajouri district of Jammu division on Wednesday. Official sources said that a soldier was injured due to an accidental fire while he was cleaning his weapon. They said that the soldier received fire due to which he received Chest Skin Injury and was taken to hospital where his...

Pledges to deliver on promises, reaffirms commitment to meet public expectations ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated that his government would fulfill the promises made to the people and that all efforts shall be made that citizens’ expectations from the government would be met. He said this during his tour of Anantnag district where he inaugurated and...

LG salutes the self-less service and supreme sacrifice of J&K Police brave hearts and their crucial role in security, stability and safe environment for progress and prosperity of J&K The land of Jammu Kashmir is saturated with blood and sacrifice of J&K Police, Army, CAPFs martyrs for the nation: LG Sinha Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists...

Sets timelines for recruitment, transparency, and governance reforms SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 30: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today reviewed the overall functioning of General Administration Department (GAD) at a meeting held at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting attended by Administrative Secretaries of all departments held threadbare discussions on various issues like accelerating reforms, enhancing transparency and strengthening service delivery across government departments....

Leh, Sept 30: The Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the prevailing law and order situation in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Lt Governor inquired about the condition of security personnel injured during the unfortunate incidents of violence on September 24. It was informed that 105 security personnel including 57 CRPF personnel and...

Srinagar, Sept 30: “Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists insult the sacrifices of our martyrs and hurt their soul and strictest possible action as per law of the land will be taken against such elements,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. He said the land of UT of Jammu Kashmir is saturated with blood and sacrifice...

Calls for doing away with Class 11 Board exam, imparting quality education SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 30: Union Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Sanjay Kumar, along with a team of senior officers, today conducted a detailed review of the School Education Department in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Secretary who chaired a high level meeting at SKICC Srinagar, stressed the...

JAMMU, Sept 30: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today attended the valedictory function of ‘Viksit Bharat Ke Rang-Kala Ke Sang’ at Jammu. During the program, the Lieutenant Governor addressed the school and college students. The vibrant art workshop was organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Divisional Administration Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor began his address by applauding...

Srinagar, September 30: The authorities have ordered change in school timings in Jammu disvision, beginning from 1st October. “According to an order, the copy which lies with GNS reads, “In supersession of all previous orders issued on the subject, it is hereby ordered that all Government and Private (recognized) Schools in Summer Zone of Jammu Division shall observe school timing...

Says gradual fall in maximum temperature likely from tomorrow Srinagar, Sep 29 : The weatherman here has predicted the season’s first snowfall over the higher reaches of north, central, and south Kashmir, as well as in the Chenab Valley, on October 5 and 6. According to a detailed forecast issued by the Director of the Meteorological Department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad,...

District Ganderbal will be set on a steady growth path: CM GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid foundation stone for more than a dozen development projects worth ₹36.50 crore during an extensive tour of Ganderbal district, reaffirming his government’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure in sports, power sectors and improving road connectivity in the district. At Beehama, the...

LG lays the foundation stone for 60 projects of AMRUT 2.0 worth Rs 699.79 crore LG Sinha calls for sustainable urban infrastructure and integration of smart technology to develop more liveable and vibrant cities and mitigate environmental challenges Our sustainable urban planning and execution on the ground is a bold roadmap for future cities: LG Under the guidance of Hon’ble...

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 29: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Monday convened an urgent meeting to address the alarming issue of drug addiction & substance use by youth in the Valley. The meeting was attended by Director Health Services Kashmir; HOD Community Medicine, GMC Srinagar; CMO Srinagar, Deputy Director Health Service Kashmir, Deputy Director Planning, District Social Welfare Officer,...

Srinagar, Sept 29 : An RTI response has revealed that the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) is burdened with electricity tariff liabilities running into lakhs of rupees across its installations in the Kashmir province, with the total dues exceeding Rs 60 lakh. The information, furnished under the Right to Information Act 2005 to RTI activist and environmentalist M. M....