EC-BJP collusion to distort J&K mandate, alleges Omar

Says 7 seats were added in J&K, BJP won 6; same pattern is continuing Jammu Tawi, Oct 9: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that the Election Commission is colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to distort the people’s mandate in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, CM Omar questioned … Read more

J&K likely to witness rain, snow today, predicts MeT

Jammu Tawi, Oct 09: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday predicted that higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to witness light snowfall on October 10 and again on October 13 and14. The weather office forecast predicts cloudy conditions with light rainfall at scattered to many places on October 10 and light snowfall over … Read more

Four trains from Jammu cancelled ahead of Oct 10 protests

JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu railway division on Friday announced the cancellation of four key trains heading to the national capital, including the superfast Rajdhani Express, ahead of a planned protest in New Delhi by the CJP against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The cancellations are part of a decision by Northern Railway affecting 48 incoming … Read more

PDP leader terms Burhan Wani ‘martyr’, arrested

JAMMU TAWI: PDP leader Abdul Kabir was arrested on Friday following his statement terming slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani a “martyr” at an event in Kishtwar district, a police officer said. “He has been arrested by the police. Further process in this regard is on,” Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Sharma told PTI. Earlier in … Read more

J&K to consider additional changes to attract GCCs: CS

JAMMU Tawi: The Jammu and Kashmir government is open to additional policy changes to create a stable, predictable policy ecosystem for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and emerging technologies, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo said on Friday. Dulloo asserted that the government seeks to position the Union Territory as a competitive destination for future-oriented businesses. Addressing a … 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