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

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

SIR could interfere with J&K polls: Omar

SIR could interfere with J&K polls: Omar

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

49 IAS, JKAS Officers Shifted In Major J&K Reshuffle

49 IAS, JKAS Officers Shifted In Major J&K Reshuffle

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