Vaishno Devi tracks witness massive fire-safety drill for pilgrim protection
As part of its continued focus on safety preparedness and disaster management along the Yatra track, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board today conducted a...
Wheat sowing kicks off on Indo-Pak border as Kathua boosts farming on vacant lands
District Administration Kathua, in coordination with the Agriculture Department and Border Security Force, today inaugurated wheat sowing across the Indo–Pak International Border in the Hiranagar...
New probe reveals women being drawn into Kashmir’s terror web
A Jaish-e-Mohammad linkage with the Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) has been unearthed by the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Tuesday (November 18, 2025) wherein women were being...
Major power shutdown from Nov 18: Key areas to see daily curtailments
Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited has informed that a Shutdown of 20 MVA Power Transformer of 2×20 MVA, 132/33kV Grid Substation,...
Rs 30 crore welfare boost: Govt clears direct transfers for J&K workers
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also serves as the Chairman of the J&K Building & Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (JKBOCWWB), has sanctioned and released Rs...
Medical store sealed after nearly 5,000 Pregabalin tablets seized
Acting on specific inputs, the Drug Controller Shopian has sealed a medical shop for violating provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and regulations issued...
Striped hyenas to roar into Jambu Zoo as new star attraction
The striped hyenas, three in number, will be the new addition in Jambu Zoo. These bone-crushing animals are being brought from Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur...
Mendhar set for big makeover with new infra and eco-tourism push
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today inaugurated and laid foundation stones for several key development works...
39 workers rescued safely after fire incident at Kwar project in Kishtwar
39 labourers working at the Kwar project were rescued by the administration after a fire incident inside a tunnel. Those evacuated included 1 electrician,5 welders,19...
Kashmir to host 3-day ‘Artisan Carnival’ celebrating valley’s timeless crafts
Continuing its vigorous ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign, Handicrafts and Handloom Department, is set to host a 3-day ‘Artisan Carnival’, a vibrant celebration of Kashmir’s timeless...
Kashmir student start-up wins Rs 5 Lakh grant for agri innovation
A student‑led start‑up “M/s FaimFarms P Ltd” mentored under the SKUAST‑K Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (SKIIE) Centre Shalimar Srinagar has been awarded a Rs 5...
Vaishno Devi shrine gets safety boost as authorities tighten measures
A comprehensive review of the disaster management preparedness and security measures pertaining to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage was conducted today (November 17, 2025)...
Price of all rum brands including Old Monk fixed for Jammu and Kashmir
The Excise department has fixed the rate of rum brands including Old Monk in Jammu and Kashmir. Price of all rum brands have been fixed...
Police tightens vigil on fertilizer dealers amid fresh security alerts in Jammu
In light of recent intelligence inputs regarding the potential misuse of certain chemical substances in unlawful activities, Doda Police has intensified checking and verification of...
BSF Jammu along with Punjab police nabs drug smuggler
Border Security Force (BSF) Jammu today (November 16 2025) afternoon, based on specific intelligence that Sruti Singh, resident of Village Kohlian, in Pathankot, was in...
NSG forensic experts examine Nowgam explosion debris; Valley-wide security checks intensify
A team of forensic experts of the National Security Guard (NSG) today visited the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar to examine the spot of the...
Budgam announces relief package after tragic Waterwani road crash
The District Administration Budgam has announced ex-gratia relief for the victims of the tragic road accident involving a Sumo vehicle and a dumper at Waterwani–Mahawara...
Minister launches new layer house to boost J&K’s poultry push
Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar today laid the foundation stone of Layer House–II at...
GMC Jammu’s 5-year cancer report reveals sharp rise across region
The Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu has released a comprehensive five-year analysis of cancer trends in the region, documenting 9,427 registered cases between 2020 and...
Jammu Revives its Lost Water Heritage: Major pond restoration drive launched
Jammu Municipal Corporation has launched a comprehensive initiative to restore and revitalize the traditional water bodies under its jurisdiction. With ponds, wells and traditional water...