Railways Approves Rs 12.59 Cr Survey for New Jammu–Katra Route

SRINAGAR: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the Final Location Survey (FLS) for an additional new railway line covering a stretch of almost 78...

JK Rain Deficit Covers Up as Region Records Normal Rainfall

SRINAGAR: Intermittent rainfall continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, keeping temperatures below normal. The Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in the coming...

Appointing Officers in Revenue Dept Without Urdu Knowledge Will Be Useless: CM Omar

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that appointing officers in the Revenue Department without knowledge of Urdu would be ineffective. He stressed...

CM Welcomes IIT Jammu’s Proposal on Green Transport, Eyes Wider Collaboration

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Jammu and Kashmir government is actively exploring collaborative opportunities with the Indian Institute of Technology...

Power Supply to Remain Disrupted in Several Areas of Kashmir and Jammu

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) and Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) have announced a scheduled power shutdown across various areas...

Farooq Abdullah Reconstitutes NC Provincial Committee in Kashmir to Strengthen Party Outreach

SRINAGAR: In a significant organisational move, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday reconstituted the party’s Provincial Committee for Kashmir...

Omar Inaugurates ‘Project 13-13’ to Provide Affordable Surgical Care for Women

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated Project 13-13, a pioneering healthcare initiative launched by National Hospital Jammu to provide essential surgical treatment for...

PIB Srinagar Hosts “Varta” to Boost Media-Government Dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In a bid to strengthen communication between media professionals and government institutions, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Srinagar, organised a day-long media workshop titled...

KCCI Flags Urgent Skill Gap at Jammu Kashmir Skilling Conference

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has raised strong concerns over outdated curricula, poor placement outcomes, and industry-training disconnects during a...

14 Officers Transferred in Forest Department

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the transfer and posting of 14 officers in the Forest Department to streamline functioning and enhance field-level...

14 Vehicles Seized, 8 Arrested for Illegal Mining in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: In a continuing crackdown on illegal mining activities, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday seized a total of 14 vehicles and arrested 8...

Eight Injured as Tempo Traveller Overturns on Mughal Road in JK’s Shopian

SRINAGAR: A road accident occurred near the Padpawan area of Shopian along the Mughal Road on Wednesday, leaving eight people injured. Officials said that a...

6,897 Civil Works Sanctioned; 3,596 Completed Under Water Schemes in JK

SRINAGAR: The Committee on Estimates of the JK Legislative Assembly reviewed the functioning of the Jal Shakti Department and progress on Water Supply Schemes...

Srinagar Records 9.1°C Below Normal as Mercury Drops in Kashmir

SRINAGAR: Maximum temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir recorded a significant dip on Tuesday, with most stations reporting below-normal values, according to data compiled by...

CHINAR International Charts New Course at Annual Patrons Meeting in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: At its Annual Patrons Meeting held on Monday at Amar Singh Club in Srinagar, CHINAR International highlighted the transformative impact of its programmes...