J&K EV Policy 2026 notified, sets six-year roadmap for cleaner mobility: CM Omar Abdullah

J&K EV Policy 2026 notified, sets six-year roadmap for cleaner mobility: CM Omar Abdullah

Congratulates Minister Satish Sharma, Transport Department for EV Policy-2026 SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the J&K Electric Vehicle Policy-2026, following its approval by the Council of Ministers chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, setting a six-year roadmap for expanding clean, affordable and weather-resilient electric mobility across Jammu and Kashmir. The … Read more

CS reviews quality, timeliness of grievance redressal in UT

CS reviews quality, timeliness of grievance redressal in UT

SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday reviewed the public grievance redressal mechanism across Jammu and Kashmir, with officials reporting that over 1.36 lakh of the 1.60 lakh grievances received through JK Samadhan and CPGRAMS had been disposed of as of September 25. The review focused on the quality and timeliness of grievance … Read more

‘Graduate numbers in J&K colleges fall by over 22%’

Srinagar, Sep 30: Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir have seen a steep decline in graduate numbers by over 22 percent in the past three academic years. According to the news agency—, the government in a reply to the question tabled by Arjun Singh Raju said that in academic session 2023-24, there were a total of … Read more

3997 Govt schools merged, clubbed in 2022-23

Srinagar, Sep 30: The government on Wednesday said that nearly 4000 schools in Jammu and Kashmir were merged and clubbed during the year 2022-23 According to the news agency—, the government in a reply to a question tabled by MLA Vijay Kumar in legislative assembly said, “3997 schools were merged and clubbed during 2022-23.” The … Read more

Pashmina artisans are true custodians of J&K’s heritage: LG

SRINAGAR, Sept 30: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday described Pashmina artisans as the “true custodians” of Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural heritage and called for fair remuneration, social security, global market access and greater institutional support for the traditional craft sector. Addressing the Pashmina Artisan Awards 2026 organised by the Pashmeena Entrepreneurs Makers and Artisans … Read more

Top LeT Commander ‘Musa’ killed in Budgam Encounter

Top LeT Commander ‘Musa’ killed in Budgam Encounter

BUDGAM, Sept 30: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, identified as Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Musa, was killed in an intelligence-led anti-terror operation in the upper reaches of Budgam district, officials said on Wednesday. The encounter broke out late Tuesday after security forces launched a joint search operation in the Gurwatkalan area of Khansahib following specific … Read more

Art-370, pre-1953 position can’t be linked with statehood: LoP Sharma

Calls 7-day session most unfortunate & historic for the wrong reasons Srinagar, Sep 30: Asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains committed to restoration of statehood to J&K within the constitutional framework, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said restoration of statehood cannot be linked with the pre-1953 … Read more

Social media trolling rocks Assembly; New Media policy in 4 months

Social media trolling rocks Assembly; New Media policy in 4 months

Srinagar, Sep 30: Social media trolling, viral videos and unregulated online platforms dominated proceedings on the final day of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s Autumn Session, with lawmakers calling for regulation while others warned against censorship. Minister for Information Sakina Itoo, according to the news agency told the House that the Information Department would … Read more

J&K Assembly session ends; Statehood Resolution adopted

Aggressive BJP protests trigger adjournments, 2 Govt bills withdrawn Srinagar, Sep 30: The autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly was on Wednesday adjourned sine die by the Speaker. The ten‑day session concluded after transacting business for over 25 hours across seven sittings. The brief session saw the adoption of a resolution on … Read more

Dangerous stunt at Sidhra Bypass: Woman dances on Car Bonnet, MVD takes action

Dangerous stunt at Sidhra Bypass:  Woman dances on Car Bonnet, MVD takes action

RC suspended; Driver’s licence summoned Gurmeet Jammu Tawi, September 30: A dangerous road stunt on Sidhra Bypass Road has triggered action from the Motor Vehicles Department after a video showing a woman lying on the bonnet of a moving car and performing a dance stunt surfaced on social media. The video shows the woman lying … Read more