Srinagar, Mar 02: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday filed a charge sheet in a fake government job fraud case in Awantipora, in which the accused allegedly duped a person of ₹7 lakh on the false promise of securing a government appointment. In a statement, Police Station Awantipora has filed a charge sheet in […]
Govt Orders Transfers, Postings in Prisons Department
Srinagar, Mar 02: The Jammu and Kashmir Home Department has ordered a series of transfers and postings in the Prisons Department with immediate effect. According to Government Order No. 145-Home of 2026 dated March 02, 2026, issued by the Home Department , Sheikh Zulfkar Azad, presently posted as Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar, has been […]
MHA alerts states to possible unrest after US–Israel strikes on Iran
New Delhi, Mar 02: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a nationwide security alert to all states and Union Territories, warning of possible violence and sporadic protests in the wake of recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran, officials said. The advisory has been issued against the backdrop of protests by members of […]
Lieutenant Governor addresses FTII’s Atma-Nirbar Bharat event in Jammu
‘Made in India’ now symbolizes trust in global trade. We must ensure that when someone, anywhere in the world, sees ‘Made in India’ on a product, it inspires confidence: LG Jammu, March 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday offered three principles to strengthen the Made in India and Atma-Nirbhar Bharat initiative – Quality, Innovation, […]
Sadaqat-ul-Fitr Fixed at Rs 80 for 2026: Grand Mufti J&K
Srinagar,Feb 26: The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir‑ul‑Islam, on Thursday announced that Sadaqat‑ul‑Fitr for 2026 has been fixed at Rs 80 per person, urging Muslims to fulfil the obligation before Eid‑ul‑Fitr prayers. Speaking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), he said Zakat‑ul‑Fitr is compulsory for every Muslim, including men, women and […]
Mughal Road to Reopen for Traffic Tomorrow: Officials
Srinagar, Feb 26: Authorities on Thursday ordered the reopening of the 40-kilometer-long Mughal Road for vehicular traffic from Friday, providing a major connectivity boost between the Kashmir Valley and the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. An official told a local news agency that traffic movement on the National Highway-701A, covering the stretch from […]
Slopes of Unity
Gulmarg Kicks Off the Sixth Khelo India Winter Games As thousands of athletes converge on the snow-capped peaks of Kashmir, the 6th Khelo India Winter Games are proving to be more than just a sporting competition. Inside the massive push for international infrastructure, climate resilience, and a unified nation. The picturesque ski resort of Gulmarg […]
No immediate implementation of TET in J&K: Education Minister
Srinagar, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir will be the last region in the country to enforce the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) guidelines, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said on Wednesday, a day after the School Education Department (SED) issued the formal order. Speaking to reporters, Itoo said, “We are not implementing the TET orders immediately. […]
Srinagar Airport to Get ₹1,677 Cr Upgrade for New Terminal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved a Rs 1,677 crore proposal for the expansion and development of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport, aimed at strengthening air connectivity and infrastructure in the Kashmir Valley. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to an official […]
‘PRAHAAR’: Centre introduces India’s first-ever counter-terrorism policy
New Delhi, Feb 24: The Union Government on Tuesday rolled out ‘Prahaar’ – India’s first comprehensive counter-terrorism policy – a hard-hitting blueprint designed to dismantle terrorist networks, choke funding channels and counter the growing menace of cyber and drone-based threats. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released the policy document, which establishes a seven-pillar […]