SRINAGAR: In a major relief to power consumers, the J&K Power Development Department (PDD) today announced that the Jammu & Kashmir government has taken a significant decision to absorb any increase in electricity tariff in the current financial year (2024-25) by continuing its support in the form of subsidy on electricity bills. The decision of […]
SRINAGAR: The stage has been set ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ladakh’s Drass to mark the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26. The Prime Minister will address the nation and Army soldiers on a historic day at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass. Prime Minister Modi will address the […]
Srinagar: In the midst of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, IGP Kashmir, V.K. Birdi on Wednesday convened a Joint Security Review Meeting at Nunwan Base Camp, Pahalgam. The meeting was attended by a range of stakeholders, including Police officers, Army, CAPF forces, NDRF, SDRF, MRT, Base Camp directors, Security, Traffic, Fire Services, and intelligence agencies. IGP […]
Srinagar: An unidentified militant and a soldier were killed in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Wednesday. The Army and police had launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Lolab area of Kupwara a few days ago following information about possible terrorist movements, the officials said. The security forces established […]
SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir Ashok Yadav on Wednesday reviewed the operational preparedness of the units near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district. IG Yadav applauded the troops for their dedication to seamless domination of LoC, BSF Kashmir posted on X. Yadav interacted with the deployed […]
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released a commemorative postage stamp to honour the contributions of Late Shri Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi, renowned Gujjar Leader, social worker and writer. In his address, the Lt Governor recalled the significant contribution of Wazir Mohd Hakla Poonchi in socio-economic upliftment of the Gujjar Bakarwal community of J&K. “Wazir […]
Chamber discusses with police chief issues affecting businesses, tourism, other matters SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) delegation, led by President Javid Ahmad Tenga, visited the Police Headquarters in Srinagar to address the long-standing issues affecting businesses and daily life in Kashmir. The delegation consisted of over 20 members, each representing a […]
Reiterates admin’s commitment for overall dev of district SRINAGAR: In a significant step towards addressing public grievances and enhancing grassroots governance, a public outreach programme as part of Government’s ambitious weekly Block Diwas initiative was on Wednesday convened at Zainakote area of Srinagar City. The event, presided over by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. […]
Enhance reach and business: Advisor Bhatnagar to JKWDC SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Wednesday emphasized upon the management of Jammu and Kashmir Women’s Development Corporation (JKWDC) to enhance their reach and business and formulate a plan for increasing and actualising the objectives of corporation in more efficient manner. The Advisor made […]
SRINAGAR: Cracking a whip on illegal mining and transportation of minerals, police have seized eight vehicles and arrested eight drivers in Kulgam and Baramulla districts. Police in Kulgam along with officers of the Geology and Mining department, arrested 6 persons and seized 6 vehicles (Tractors) involved in the illegal extraction and transportation of minerals at […]