Budget Aligns With Aspirations of Business Community in Jammu Kashmir: KCCI

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) said many of its recommendations have been incorporated in the Budget, which aligns with aspirations of...

Man Stabbed in Central Kashmir’s Budgam; Hospitalised

SRINAGAR: A 50-year-old man was stabbed by an unidentified person in the Khansahib area of Central Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday evening. A police official...

Power Shutdown Schedule Announced by KPDCL

SRINAGAR: The Chief Engineer, Distribution, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL), has announced scheduled power shutdowns to facilitate branch cutting and pruning works. As per...

Engineer Rashid’s Plea for Parliament Attendance: Order on March 10

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Friday deferred for a week the order on the plea of jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid...

Thousands Gather at Jamia Masjid for First Friday of Ramadan

SRINAGAR: A large congregation gathered at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar on the first Friday of Ramadan. Speaking on the occasion, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq highlighted...

50 Hectares of Saffron Land Rejuvenated in Kishtwar: Agriculture Minister

SRINAGAR: Minister for Agriculture, Javed Ahmad Dar, said that 50 hectares (19,989.03 marlas) of saffron land in Kishtwar district have been rejuvenated under the...

Rs 9.82 Cr Spent on Mini Secretariat Construction in Batamaloo: Sakeena Itoo

SRINAGAR: A total of Rs 9.82 crore has been spent so far on the construction of the Mini Secretariat at Batamaloo, Minister for Education...

Govt to Push for Poonch-Tangmarg Road Sanction: Dy CM

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Friday said the Poonch-Tangmarg road project will be reconsidered by the Union Ministry of Road Transport...

Over 1,100 Compassionate Appointments Approved in JK: Govt

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has accelerated the recruitment process through the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and...
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Govt to Relocate GMC Handwara Due to Flood Risk: Minister

SRINAGAR: The Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara will be relocated to an alternate site due to high flood risk at the existing location, Minister...

Tourists Can Report Counterfeit Handicrafts: Dept

SRINAGAR: The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, has urged tourists to report counterfeit machine-made items sold under the guise of Kashmir Handicrafts. Business establishments...

Budget 2025: Omar Abdullah Aims to Make JK a Leading Legal, Higher Education Hub

JAMMU: Presenting the budget, Finance Minister Omar Abdullah outlined a transformative vision for Jammu and Kashmir’s education sector, placing strong emphasis on early childhood...

Six Arrested in Central Kashmir for Social Media Misuse: Police

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police booked six individuals for creating fake accounts and sharing content glorifying militancy, which could disturb public peace and incite...
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Govt Plans Rs 2,021 Crore Boost for Jammu Kashmir Power Sector

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government will introduce a new hydropower policy to tap its full potential of 20,000 MW and attract private investment,...

Landslide and Flood Mitigation Plan Gets Rs 15 Crore Push

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday proposed an allocation of Rs 15 crore for monitoring glacial lake outburst flood risk, setting up...