Major Police Reshuffle in Jammu and Kashmir: 100 Officers Transferred, SSPs and DIGs Among Those Reassigned

Police

Jammu, October 9 (TGE): In a major administrative reshuffle, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfer and posting of 100 police officers, including IPS and JKPS officers, with immediate effect. The transfers were ordered through Government Order No. 499-Home of 2026, issued by the Home Department on October 9, 2026, in the interest … Read more

Congress observes ‘Black Day’

Jammu, Oct 8 : The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday staged protests across the Union Territory as part of the party’s nationwide call to observe a “Black Day” against the detention of senior leaders, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi. The main demonstration … Read more

City Gas Distribution Policy to modernize energy infrastructure: CM

Srinagar, Oct 8 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy 2026 is a major step towards expanding access to clean fuel, strengthening industrial competitiveness and modernising the energy infrastructure in the Union Territory. The CGD Policy was notified following its approval by the Council of … Read more

CS reviews readiness of National Waterways in J&K

CS reviews readiness of National Waterways in J&K

Srinagar, Oct 08: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the status of readiness for development and operationalisation of National Waterways across Jammu & Kashmir, taking comprehensive appraisal of the onshore infrastructure being developed by the Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Limited (IPRCL) and the river ecosystem and navigation facilities being prepared by the Inland … Read more

Man died, 8 injured as Sumo loses control

Jammu Tawi, Oct 8: A man was killed and eight others injured after the Sumo vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in the Senabati area of Ukherhal in Ramban district on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the accident took place in the Senabati area after the driver lost control of … Read more

Hailstorm hits parts of J&K, damages crops

Hailstorm hits parts of J&K, damages crops

J&K likely to witness light rain, snowfall over higher reaches Jammu Tawi, Oct 08: A severe hailstorm lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening, damaging standing crops and orchards and disrupting normal life for some time. The hailstorm, accompanied by gusty winds, affected several areas of Jammu Kashmir, with residents reporting unusually intense … Read more

GMC-J & ICMR join hands to strengthen cancer prevention & survival in J&K, Ladakh

Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Oct 08: The people of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh could see stronger cancer prevention, screening and treatment services following a two-day workshop organised jointly by Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Held on October 7 and 8 at GMC Jammu, the workshop focused … Read more

J&K GCC Summit 2026 to drive investment, jobs & technology growth

IIM Jammu, J&K Government and NASSCOM bring industry, policymakers and investors together to build a sustainable GCC ecosystem Jammu, October 8, 2026: A press conference was held on Thursday ahead of the J&K GCC Summit 2026, being organised by the Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM Jammu) in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and … Read more

US Green Card Shock: TCS, Infosys, Wipro Suspended From PERM Scheme — What It Means For Indian IT Workers

Indian IT

Suspended From Green Card Programme Washington, Oct 8 (TGE): The United States has suspended several major Indian IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies, from the federal programme used by employers to sponsor foreign workers for employment-based permanent residency, in a major escalation of the Trump administration’s crackdown on the … Read more

Power Shutdown in Katra on October 9–10; Vaishno Devi Bhawan, Katra and Nearby Areas to Be Affected

Katra

Jammu, Oct 8 (TGE): Several areas in and around Katra will face scheduled power shutdowns on October 9 and 10 as the Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) carries out preventive maintenance, repair and branch-cutting works, according to an official communication. As per the shutdown schedule issued by the Office of the Chief Engineer (Distribution), … Read more