JAMMU, Oct 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has ordered strict enforcement against commercial vehicles that have completed 25 years, directing field offices to seize such vehicles and lodge FIRs if they are found plying on public roads. Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan appealed to owners of commercial vehicles that have crossed the … Read more
JAMMU, Oct 1: The Animal Husbandry Department (AHD), Jammu, in collaboration with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, has seized 140 metal spiked or “thorn” bits used on horses in Katra and Shiv Khori areas of Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. The seizure was carried out during an awareness-cum-enforcement drive aimed at … Read more
SRINAGAR, Oct 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said unity and collective resolve were key to overcoming challenges, as he addressed the closing ceremony of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Kashmir Marathon–Run for Unity, which saw participation of more than 6,000 runners across different categories. Congratulating the participants and commending the Jammu Kashmir Police … Read more
Congratulates Minister Satish Sharma, Transport Department for EV Policy-2026 SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the J&K Electric Vehicle Policy-2026, following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, setting a six-year roadmap for expanding clean, affordable and weather-resilient electric mobility across Jammu and Kashmir. The … Read more
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday reviewed the public grievance redressal mechanism across Jammu and Kashmir, with officials reporting that over 1.36 lakh of the 1.60 lakh grievances received through JK Samadhan and CPGRAMS had been disposed of as of September 25. The review focused on the quality and timeliness of grievance … Read more
Srinagar, Sep 30: Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir have seen a steep decline in graduate numbers by over 22 percent in the past three academic years. According to the news agency—, the government in a reply to the question tabled by Arjun Singh Raju said that in academic session 2023-24, there were a total of … Read more
Srinagar, Sep 30: The government on Wednesday said that nearly 4000 schools in Jammu and Kashmir were merged and clubbed during the year 2022-23 According to the news agency—, the government in a reply to a question tabled by MLA Vijay Kumar in legislative assembly said, “3997 schools were merged and clubbed during 2022-23.” The … Read more
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday described Pashmina artisans as the “true custodians” of Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural heritage and called for fair remuneration, social security, global market access and greater institutional support for the traditional craft sector. Addressing the Pashmina Artisan Awards 2026 organised by the Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans … Read more
BUDGAM, Sept 30: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Musa, was killed in an intelligence-led anti-terror operation in the upper reaches of Budgam district, officials said on Wednesday. The encounter broke out late Tuesday after security forces launched a joint search operation in the Gurwatkalan area of Khansahib following specific … Read more
Calls 7-day session most unfortunate & historic for the wrong reasons Srinagar, Sep 30: Asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains committed to restoration of statehood to J&K within the constitutional framework, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said restoration of statehood cannot be linked with the pre-1953 … Read more