5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kargil, Tremors Felt in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Kargil in Ladakh during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. The earthquake occurred at 2:50 AM at...
Centre Allocates Rs 560 Crore for Jammu Kashmir Tourism Since 2016
SRINAGAR: The Central government has allocated Rs 560.04 crore to Jammu and Kashmir under various tourism sector schemes over the past five years, according...
Govt Establishes 42 Wildlife Control Rooms Across Jammu Kashmir to Tackle Human-Wildlife Conflict, Poaching
SRINAGAR: The government on Thursday said the wildlife department has established around 42 control rooms across Jammu and Kashmir to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts.
Minister in...
Jammu Kashmir’s Agricultural Land Shrinking, Raising Food Security Concerns
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has long been an agrarian society, with farming sustaining millions of people for generations. However, recent government data reveals a...
No Bidders for Reasi Lithium Auction, Process Annulled: Centre
SRINAGAR: The auction of lithium deposits found in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir has been annulled after no bids were received, Minister...
Govt Plans Srinagar-Pahalgam Road via Khrew, Awaits Forest Clearance
SRINAGAR: The government on Wednesday said that the construction of a road from Srinagar to Pahalgam via Khrew will reduce the distance by around...
LCMA Identifies 37 Illegal Constructions, Issues Stop Notices
SRINAGAR: The Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) has intensified its efforts against illegal constructions in its jurisdiction, identifying 37 unauthorised structures in areas...
JPDCL Announces Power Shutdown from March 15-22
SRINAGAR: The Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) has announced scheduled power shutdowns across multiple areas of the Jammu region due to maintenance and...
CM, LG, Dy CM Extend Holi Wishes, Call for Unity and Harmony
SRINAGAR: The leadership of Jammu and Kashmir, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, has extended...
MLA Veeri Calls for Healthcare Reforms, Strengthening Primary Medical Infrastructure
SRINAGAR: MLA Dr Bashir Veeri on Thursday commended the medical fraternity in Jammu and Kashmir for their dedication and service under challenging conditions. Speaking...
Jammu Kashmir Assembly Approves Grants for Education, Health, Welfare Sectors
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed grants amounting to Rs 1201489.52 lakh for the School Education Department, Rs 881370.63 lakh...
KPDCL Announces Scheduled Power Shutdown Across Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has announced scheduled power outages in various areas across the region to facilitate upgradation and maintenance...
13 Kashmiris Trapped in Myanmar Cyber Scam Return Safely
SRINAGAR: Thirteen youths from Jammu and Kashmir, who fell victim to a cyber-fraud trafficking network and were taken to Myanmar, have been safely brought...
Road Mishap Claims Youth’s Life in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A young man lost his life in a road accident in the Keanalwan area of Anantnag on Thursday.
The deceased, identified as Faizan Javid...
NABARD, JK Grameen Bank Ink MoU to Finance 2,000 Joint Liability Groups
SRINAGAR: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and J&K Grameen Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote and...
