JK CM Omar Abdullah calls on LG Manoj Sinha

JK CM Omar Abdullah calls on LG Manoj Sinha

JAMMU, Mar 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here on Sunday evening, officials said. The meeting between the two at the Raj Bhawan lasted nearly 15 minutes, the officials said. A Raj Bhawan spokesperson confirmed the meeting but gave no further details. (PTI)

Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges

Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges

ISTANBUL, Mar 23: A court formally arrested the mayor of Istanbul and key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday and ordered him jailed pending the outcome of a trial on corruption charges. Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkiye in more than...

Tourism-Related Infrastructure Being Developed Along Mughal Road In J&K

Tourism-Related Infrastructure Being Developed Along Mughal Road In J&K

Jammu, Mar 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government plans to develop tourism-related infrastructure at several scenic locations along the Mughal road, which connects Poonch and Rajouri with south Kashmir’s Shopian, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said. Dubjan, Mughal Sarai, Peer-ki-Gali and Shakroo Keller located on the Mughal Road are known for their natural beauty and scenic landscapes, making them promising...

CS Dulloo receives prestigious ‘Diamond States Award’ at Diamond States Summit 2025 in New Delhi

CS Dulloo receives prestigious ‘Diamond States Award’ at Diamond States Summit 2025 in New Delhi

NEW DELHI, MARCH 23: In a moment of great pride for entire Jammu & Kashmir, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo was today honoured with the prestigious Diamond States Award at the grand finale of Diamond States Summit 2025, organized by News18 India. The award was presented by Jyoti Kamal, Managing Editor, News18 India to Atal Dulloo in recognition of J&K’s exemplary...

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates Tawi Filmotsva, a short film festival dedicated to promote local talents

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates Tawi Filmotsva, a short film festival dedicated to promote local talents

LG calls upon the local talent to maintain a balance between entertainment and social concern and use the powerful medium of Cinema for the benefit of society and social transformation Today I am proud that Jammu Kashmir has found its place in film-making: LG Sinha Our efforts of peace and development in the past 5 years have made Jammu Kashmir...

Encounter breaks out in Kulgam woods

Gunfight breaks out in Kathua

Kathua, Mar 22 : A gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in Sanyal area of Hiranagar in Kathua district of Jammu, sources said on Sunday. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on specific inputs about the presence of terrorist in Sanyal, a joint team of forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area....

3 Tourists Killed, 14 Others Injured In Kangan Road Accident

3 Tourists Killed, 14 Others Injured In Kangan Road Accident

Srinagar, March 23: In tragedic accident, atleast three tourists were killed while as 14 others were injured after their vehicle met with an accident near Gund Kangan area of Ganderbal district on Sunday. Officials said that a Toyota Etios collided with a bus near Gund Kangan resulting in an accident. In this incident three tourists were killed while as fourteen others...

Bids Invited For Preparing DPRs For Setting Up Ropeway To Amarnath Cave Shrine In J&K

Bids Invited For Preparing DPRs For Setting Up Ropeway To Amarnath Cave Shrine In J&K

Jammu, Mar 22: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said bids have been invited for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for development of three ropeways, including 11.60 kms Baltal to 3,880 meter high holy cave shrine of Amarnath, to facilitate the easy movement of pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage. In addition, bids for preparation of DPRs are also being...

CS Atal Dulloo Favours Leveraging CITaG For Future Ready Governance

CS Atal Dulloo Favours Leveraging CITaG For Future Ready Governance

JAMMU, Mar 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the Empowered Committee meeting of the Centre for Innovation, Technology Adoption, and Governance (CITaG) to review its functioning in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, Dulloo highlighted CITaG as a crucial platform for fostering coordination among the premier institutions such as IIT, IIM and AIIMS with the government. He emphasized the...

LG attends Bihar Diwas Celebration at Raj Bhavan

LG attends Bihar Diwas Celebration at Raj Bhavan

Since ancient times, Bihar has been known for its spirituality, rich history and vibrant culture: LG Sinha Jammu, Mar 22 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Bihar Day Celebrations, hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor conveyed his hearty greetings and best wishes to the people of Bihar on the occasion. “Since ancient times, Bihar...

Speaker engages with Media persons in Pre-Assembly session talks

Speaker announces formation of House Committee to probe into irregularities in JJM

Jammu, Mar 22 : The Speaker of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Saturday announced formation of a House committee to probe into irregularities in implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the Union Territory The Speaker announced formation of the House committee after Minister for Public Health & Forests, Environment Javed Rana replied to discussion on grants of departments headed...

PM Modi To Inaugurate Chenab Bridge, Flag Off Vande Bharat Trains In J&K

Important To Protect Water For Future Generations: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Mar 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined his government’s commitment to conserve water and promote sustainable development to mark the World Water Day. “Water has been the lifeline of civilisations and thus it is more important to protect it for the future generations,” he said on X. The UN observes the World Water Day annually to...

*Govt sincere toward reservation issue, some people politicising it: Sakina Itoo*

Govt Working For Rehabilitation Of Anantnag Fire Victims: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

Jammu, Mar 22: Jammu and Kashmir government is working for proper rehabilitation of the victims of a major fire that gutted 40 residential houses in Anantnag district, social welfare minister Sakina Itoo assured the legislative assembly here on Saturday. The minister, who led a four-member team of legislators to visit the scene of Thursday’s devastating fire in Kadipora area, said...

Out of 14867 MWs of identified hydropower in J&K, only 3540 MWs harnessed

Out of 14867 MWs of identified hydropower in J&K, only 3540 MWs harnessed

NHPC tops the list with 2250 MWs Jammu, Mar 22 : With 14867 megawatts of hydropower potential coursing through its waters, J&K has potential to become a powerhouse of clean energy in India. Yet, despite this vast promise, only a fraction—3,500 megawatts—has been harnessed to date. Of this, a significant share of 2250 megawatts has been developed by the National...

Govt committed to catalyse industrial ecosystem, growth in J&K: DyCM

Dy CM Surinder Chowdhary Accuses BJP-Backed Daily Wagers of Political Meddling

Jammu, Mar 22 : Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary has alleged that certain daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir are acting as representatives of the BJP, accusing them of attempting to sabotage the government’s initiatives aimed at public welfare. While talking to reporters, Chowdhary claimed that BJP-sponsored leaders within daily wager unions are trying to derail efforts being made by...

BRO Battles To Restore Strategic Srinagar-Leh Connectivity Via Zojila Pass

BRO Battles To Restore Strategic Srinagar-Leh Connectivity Via Zojila Pass

SRINAGAR, Mar 22: Braving extreme weather, avalanche threats, and over 30 feet of snow accumulation at several places, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working relentlessly to restore the strategic Srinagar-Leh highway through the Zojila Pass. In a high-level review, Commander 32 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) Col Sandeep Jha and Officer Commanding 122 Road Construction Company (RCC) inspected the...

BJP MLA Stages Walkout From J&K Assembly Over Govt’s ‘Non-Serious’ Attitude

BJP MLA Stages Walkout From J&K Assembly Over Govt’s ‘Non-Serious’ Attitude

 BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma on Saturday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing the government of non-serious attitude after not getting “satisfied reply” to his question related to scientific disposal of solid waste in his constituency.   Sharma had raised a question about the dumping of solid waste at Kot Bhalwal village in his Jammu North...

SKIMS Establishes Command Centre Amid Rising Border Tensions

SKIMS continues to be autonomous body: J&K Govt

Capital expenditure funds ranging from Rs 22 crore to Rs 34 crore lapsed in last 3 fiscals Jammu, Mar 22 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that SKIMS Soura continues to be an autonomous institution and there has been no change regarding it in the pre and post- reorganization business rules of J&K Government....

Omar Abdullah-led Govt introduces its first legislation in J&K Assembly

Omar Abdullah-led Govt introduces its first legislation in J&K Assembly

Bill seek to align J&K’s GST law with amendments carried out in CGST Srinagar, Mar 22 : The Jammu & Kashmir’s elected government introduced its first bill in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday. After the Question Hour, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, on behalf of Finance Minister Omar Abdullah, introduced the Jammu &...

LoP Sharma Meets Rajnath Singh; Discusses Development, Security Issues Of J&K

LoP Sharma Meets Rajnath Singh; Discusses Development, Security Issues Of J&K

Srinagar, Mar 21: Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader, Sunil Sharma on Friday met the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss developmental and security issues of the Union Territory. Sharma in a post on X, said that he raised key concerns for Kishtwar including the road completion, land ownership and other issues...