Jammu & Kashmir

ADG Border Roads Organisation and MORTH Chief Engineer review Akhnoor-Poonch highway

09 Apr 2024 11:13 AM IST

Today, the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Roads Organisation, RK Dhiman, along with Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), Rahul Gupta, conducted a detailed inspection of the development projects underway on the Akhnoor-Poonch national highway in Jammu and Kashmir. They were joined by

Change in school timings ordered by DSEK for Kashmir division

09 Apr 2024 11:12 AM IST

The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has issued an order on Monday, announcing revised timings for schools across Kashmir effective from April 12, 2024. According to the directive, schools within the municipal limits of Srinagar district will operate from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. For schools located outside the

Former police Munshi charged in bribery case by ACB Jammu

09 Apr 2024 11:11 AM IST

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu has filed a charge sheet against a former police personnel in connection with a bribery case. The charge sheet was filed in response to FIR No. 03/2023 P/S ACB-Jammu under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, against Mohd Sultan, who was

Chief Secretary chairs 9th UT level NCORD meeting to combat narcotics in J&K

09 Apr 2024 11:10 AM IST

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo presided over the 9th UT level Apex committee meeting of NCORD (Narcotics Control Bureau and Coordination Centre) to enhance coordination and strategize efforts in combating the illicit trade and supply of narcotics in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by key officials including the Principal

Mehbooba Mufti accuses BJP of attempting to keep her away from Parliament

09 Apr 2024 11:09 AM IST

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively working to prevent her from entering Parliament, claiming they fear her potential influence and opposition to their agenda. Speaking to reporters in Bijbehara, south Kashmir, Mehbooba accused the BJP of employing various tactics

Police Register FIR Over Alleged Forced Conversion Incident in Jammu and Kashmir

06 Apr 2024 17:24 PM IST

In response to a controversial incident on Jumat-ul-Vida, the Jammu and Kashmir police have initiated legal proceedings by registering an FIR (First Information Report) regarding an alleged forced conversion. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, purportedly shows a non-local individual converting to Islam during Friday

Thousands gather for Friday prayers across J&K amid Ramzan

06 Apr 2024 11:10 AM IST

In a display of religious devotion, thousands of devout Muslims congregated across Jammu and Kashmir to offer Friday prayers on the last Friday of the ongoing month of Ramadan. Among the notable gatherings, the largest congregational prayer took place at the revered Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar, which houses the holy

Waqf Board completes historic project of shrine matting, ensures festival arrangements

06 Apr 2024 11:09 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board announced the successful completion of a comprehensive project to lay fresh matting at all major shrines in the region during the holy month of Ramadan. Chairperson Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi hailed this feat as a significant milestone, marking the first time such a project had

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh hails Kishtwar’s transformation into power hub

06 Apr 2024 11:08 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur, Doda, Kathua Lok Sabha constituency, Dr. Jitendra Singh, lauded the remarkable transformation of Kishtwar into North India’s “power hub” under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a series of public meetings in the upper and peripheral reaches of Kishtwar, including areas

Anti-Corruption Bureau nabs patwari demanding bribe in J&K

06 Apr 2024 11:07 AM IST

In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has swiftly responded to a written complaint from a resident of Machhedi, District Kathua, alleging bribery demands by a local Patwari, Gulshan Singh. The complaint detailed how Gulshan Singh, the Patwari of Halqa Machhedi, Kathua, demanded a

Congress unveils ‘Nyay Patra’ manifesto, vows full statehood for J&K

06 Apr 2024 11:06 AM IST

The Congress party unveiled its election manifesto, titled ‘Nyay Patra’, on Friday, outlining a series of promises aimed at addressing critical issues and concerns across the nation. Among the key highlights of the manifesto is the assurance of granting full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant shift in

Pakistan’s plot to disturb peace ahead of election in Jammu Kashmir foiled, Army killed two terrorist on LoC in Uri

05 Apr 2024 15:47 PM IST

Ahead of parliament elections, security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Uri sector of the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in the neutralization of another terrorist, officials confirmed today. The operation unfolded in Sahura Nala area of the Uri sector, where security forces intercepted a group of infiltrating terrorists