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

Two Dead, Seven Injured In Ramban Road Accident

Two Dead, Seven Injured In Ramban Road Accident

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

J&K Govt Rolls Out New Clean-Fuel Roadmap

J&K Govt Rolls Out New Clean-Fuel Roadmap

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

46,133 rooftops of houses in J&K under PM SGM Bijli Yojna

46,133 rooftops of houses in J&K under PM SGM Bijli Yojna

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

Govt rejigs top Admin, Vikas is new Div Comm, Ayushi Comm JMC

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