Directs security forces to dismantle radicalization networks, choke terror funding Srinagar, Oct 27: Directing security forces top brass to aggressively target and dismantle networks trying to misguide and radicalize the people, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that operations must continue to neutralize remnants of the terrorist ecosystem. Chairing a Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting … Read more
Tribunal upholds senior citizen’s right to dignity, safety and peaceful possession Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: In a significant ruling underscoring the right of senior citizens to live with dignity in their own homes, an appellate tribunal in Doda has directed the eviction of an elderly man’s son and daughter-in-law from portions of his self-acquired property, … Read more
4 MLAs sworn in, Satish dropped Jammu Tawi, Oct 27: The much-awaited cabinet expansion-cum-reshuffle of the National Conference-led government was carried out on Tuesday with four party MLAs being sworn in as ministers. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath of office and secrecy to NC legislators Ali Muhammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shamima Firdous and … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expanded his council of ministers with the induction of four new ministers, all from the Kashmir Valley, while speculation persists over the possible dropping of a sitting minister. The new ministers are Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous and Altaf Ahmad Wani … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 27: Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo has been arrested in Haryana’s Faridabad for his alleged involvement in cyber-terror threats issued against Kashmiri Pandit employees in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Handoo has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other relevant provisions, with Inspector General of Police Sujit Kumar stating … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Unified Headquarters (UHQ) at Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to review the prevailing security situation across Jammu and Kashmir and assess the preparedness of various agencies to tackle emerging challenges. The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Jammu and … Read more
Parents question absence of camp for 25 shortlisted players; only three Jammu players make 16-member contingent Jammu Tawi, October 26: The selection of players for the Jammu and Kashmir contingent for the 70th National School Games U-19 Boys Cricket Championship 2026–27 has triggered questions over regional representation and the fairness of the selection process due … Read more
BJP, Cong to boycott, PDP also likely to stay away Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 26: The much-awaited reshuffle in the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s council of ministry in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is going to be a low-key affair and a showdown of only the ruling National Conference (NC) … Read more
4 MLAs likely to be sworn in as ministers; Ali Sagar, Altaf Kaloo, among frontrunners, Satish likely to be dropped Srinagar, Oct 26: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath of office and secrecy on Tuesday morning to the legislators being inducted into the council of ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Sources … Read more
NITI Aayog-supported study highlights rural-urban labour gap, places daily wages at Rs 162, Rs 554, respectively Jammu Tawi, Oct 26: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a sharp decline in its Shadow Wage Rate Factor (SWRF) for unskilled workers during 2023–24, with the overall figure falling to 0.47 from 1.00 in the previous financial year, according to … Read more