JAMMU TAWI: The Warehouse-Nehru Market federation on Monday announced a shutdown of Jammu’s largest wholesale grain market till Wednesday in support of the demand for strict action against Fire and Emergency Services officials whose alleged negligence contributed to the massive fire that gutted 10 shops the previous night. Federation President Deepak Gupta said the decision … Read more
JAMMU, Nov 9: As many as 64 fire incidents were reported across the Jammu region during Diwali celebrations, causing extensive damage to commercial establishments and other properties, with Jammu district alone accounting for 30 incidents, officials said on Monday. Of the total incidents, 11 were reported before 5 pm on Sunday, while 53 occurred between … Read more
New Delhi, Nov 9: The National Green Tribunal has sought a fresh and updated report from the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (J&KPCC) on the condition of wetlands in Kashmir, after finding that crucial information regarding their existing area was missing from the report placed before it. The Tribunal noted that while the J&KPCC … Read more
Srinagar, Nov 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached 11 immovable properties worth Rs 10.63 crore in Srinagar and Bandipora districts in connection with the alleged misuse of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Monday The provisional attachment order, issued by the ED’s Srinagar Zonal … Read more
CM says new framework to attract reputed institutions Jammu Tawi, Nov 7 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing it as a significant milestone in … Read more
Employees reject Govt’s claims of fulfilling promises; seeks salary enhancement, job security and social security benefits Srinagar, Nov 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the financial year 2026-27, a move that will benefit thousands of healthcare workers … Read more
Raise concerns over Rs 1 lakh security deposit, e-KYC machines Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Nov 07: Fair Price Shop dealers in J&K UT have raised concerns over additional financial requirements, including a Rs 1 lakh security deposit, licence fee and advanced demand of cash before taking a ration digital verification. A ration dealer said the new face … Read more
Jammu plains likely to receive rain; higher reaches may witness snowfall JAMMU Tawi, Nov 7: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience a fresh spell of rain and snowfall from November 12 onwards as a Western Disturbance is expected to affect the region, the Meteorological Department said on Saturday. In Jammu Province, generally dry weather … Read more
Jammu, Nov 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules2026, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing the move as a significant step towards strengthening the higher education sector and expanding opportunities for … Read more
Jammu, Nov 7: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday sought to end the ongoing rumours over alleged discontent among a group of National Conference MLAs, maintaining that the party leadership has addressed the issue through discussions with the legislators. Talking to reporters after paying obeisance at Bawe Wali Mata temple on … Read more