Row erupts over IAS officer’s ‘inappropriate’ remark against woman JKAS officer

Srinagar, Oct 15 (UNI): A row erupted after an IAS officer allegedly called a woman Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officer “bloody shit” during a heated exchange at an online review meeting. J&K Labour and Employment Department late Thursday said selectively edited video clips of the review meeting were circulating without the complete context, … Read more

J&K Prosecution secures dismissal of 10 bail pleas in Jammu, Samba

Jammu Tawi, October 15: The Prosecution Department Jammu and Kashmir today announced that ten bail applications were dismissed/rejected by the Hon’ble courts at Districts Jammu and Samba between October 8 and 14, 2026, following well-prepared and vigorous opposition by Ld. Prosecutors appearing for the UT. On October 14, 2026, four different bail applications of accused … Read more

Police Attach Assets Worth Rs 13.43 Cr in Srinagar Drug Crackdown

Police Attach Assets Worth Rs 13.43 Cr in Srinagar Drug Crackdown

SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Srinagar Police has attached and frozen residential properties and a vehicle worth over Rs 13.43 crore in a major crackdown on drug traffickingtargeting assets allegedly acquired through proceeds of narcotic activities. The coordinated operation was carried out by police stations Khanyar, Pantha Chowk, Shalteng, Safakadal, Soura and Ahmadnagar under the Narcotic Drugs … Read more

Pvt schools cannot force book purchases: Minister

Srinagar, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that parents should not be forced or directed by the private schools to buy textbooks from any particular outlet. Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of a meeting, the minister said, “Private schools should give choice to the parents. It depends … Read more

DYSS orders detachment of PEM, PETs deployed with Sports Council

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir Directorate of Youth Services and Sports has ordered the detachment of one In-charge Physical Education Master (PEM) and three Physical Education Teachers (PETs) deployed in the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council as their period of attachment has expired. As per an order issued by the District Youth Services … Read more

Central team reviews measures to control Lumpy Skin Disease in J&K

Central team reviews measures to control Lumpy Skin Disease in J&K

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14 : A central team on Wednesday visited Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)-affected areas of Samba, Kathua and Jammu districts to assess the livestock health situation and review measures being undertaken to contain the disease, an official spokesman said. Dr Sudam Bagh, Deputy Commissioner (Livestock Health), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Union … Read more

J&K HC seeks clarity on policy permitting Azad, Raina to retain Govt accommodation

Jammu Tawi, Oct 14 : The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has sought clarity on the policy governing government accommodation for political leaders after it was informed that former J-K chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and senior BJP leader Ravinder Raina can retain their official residences till March next year following recommendations … Read more

LG links vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ with secure Himalayas

LG links vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ with secure Himalayas

Srinagar, Oct 14: Highlighting the need to establish a balanced relationship between development and conservation, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ can only be realized when the Himalayas remain secure, healthy and vibrant. Addressing the valedictory session of the 13th Sustainable Mountain Development Summit here, LG Sinha, said, “We … Read more

Punjabi Morcha scores major victory; Govt assures official language status in J&K

Punjabi Morcha scores major victory; Govt assures official language status in J&K

Written assurance given in Srinagar talks; Morcha to announce formal withdrawal of agitation at press conference on Thursday Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, October 14: The All J&K Sikh Sangat’s Punjabi Morcha has achieved a significant breakthrough, with the government providing a written assurance regarding the inclusion of Punjabi as an official language of Jammu and Kashmir following … Read more

J&K relies on 84 pc imported power

Local generation falls by 70 pc Jammu Tawi, Oct 14: With the onset of pre-winters, Jammu and Kashmir imports nearly 84 percent of power from other states even as the Union Territory generates nearly 370 Megawatts (MWs) from its local stations. The official figures reveal that the Union Territory was importing nearly 2000 MWs of … Read more