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
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
JAMMU, Oct 8: Two persons were killed and seven others injured when a Tata Sumo carrying nine people met with an accident on the Senabati-Chounthan Road in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir today. Police officials said the accident occurred when the Sumo was travelling on the Senabati-Chounthan Road, leaving all nine occupants injured. The … Read more
SRINAGAR, Oct 8: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026, aimed at expanding PNG and CNG access across all 20 districts and promoting cleaner energy and industrial growth in the Union Territory. In a post on X, the office of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the policy marks … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 7 : More than 46,000 rooftops of residential houses in Jammu and Kashmir have solar electric panels installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna, officials said here on Wednesday. “J&K has achieved 55.24 per cent of its target under PM Surya Ghar, with 46,133 residential rooftops installed against the UT target … Read more
Mamta Yadav gets Information Dept, Basharat SMC Jammu Tawi, Oct 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday carried out a major administrative reshuffle involving 49 IAS and JKAS officers, appointing Mamta Yadav as Director, Information, Basharat Qayoom as Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and assigning Shaleen Kabra additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Revenue Department. … Read more
Jammu Tawi, Oct 07: In view of the extra rush of passengers during the festive season, Northern Railway has decided to run two reserved Festival Special Express trains between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra for the convenience of travellers and devotees. Officials said that the railway administration will operate Train No. 04083/04084 … Read more
Jammu, Oct 07: Light to moderate rain lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the past 24 hours, with Jammu-Chatha recording the highest rainfall of 53.5 mm, while the Meteorological Centre forecast intermittent showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds at several places in the coming days. Katra received 19 mm of rain, while Bhaderwah recorded 4 … Read more
Says Cabinet expansion likely after Delhi visit Congratulates PM Modi on 25 years in public life Srinagar, Oct 07: Alleging that the delimitation exercise was held to benefit Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir could be used … Read more
SRINAGAR, Oct 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday ordered a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and posting 49 IAS and JKAS officers with immediate effect. The orders were issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) under Government Order No. 1612-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated October 7. Among the key changes, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), … Read more