Jammu, Feb 12 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that since the NC government took office in 2024, a total of 1,425 illegal structures were demolished across the Union Territory.In a written reply to a starred question by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz in the Assembly, Omar said that a total of 1,425 illegal structures, including residential, have been demolished across Jammu and Kashmir since the formation of the National Conference-led…
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Jammu, Feb 8 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has earned revenue worth Rs 2,152 crore from the auction of liquor shops during the past two financial years, and the Union Territory government does not intend to open new liquor shops during the current financial year.Official data show that revenue of Rs 1,03,462.49 lakh was generated in 2023–24, while Rs 1,11,816.07 lakh was earned by the government in 2024–25.The Jammu region contributed the bulk of the revenue, generating Rs 1,96,830…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that the first full rake of foodgrain, comprising 42 wagons carrying 2,768 metric tonnes of rice, reached Anantnag on January 22, marking a major milestone in freight transportation to the Kashmir Valley.This also showcases the strength of all-weather rail connectivity to the region in a first-of-its-kind achievement. The rake was transported to the Anantnag goods shed by rail, following sustained coordination with the Food Corporation of …
Srinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Due to gusty winds and snowfall mostly in the southern districts of Kashmir, both air and surface transport were adversely affected on Friday.Reports from Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian districts said snowfall occurred overnight in these districts and was continuing.Srinagar, Ganderbal and other parts in central and northern districts were mostly lashed with rainfall overnight, and snowfall started in Srinagar city in the morning.Snow accumulation on Srinagar inter…
Srinagar, Jan 19 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Meteorological Department on Monday issued a weather advisory indicating that the continuing dry spell is likely to be broken by moderate to heavy snowfall, including in the plains of the Kashmir Valley, from the evening of January 22 to January 28.The advisory said weather conditions are set to change significantly with two Western Disturbances expected to affect J&K in quick succession in the next few days.The first and more intense system is l…
Nagpur, Jan 19 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Sales Officer of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), posted in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant in connection with the handover of an HPCL retail outlet, an official statement said on Monday.The CBI said it registered a case on January 16 against the accused, identified as Pratik Tagale, following a written complaint.The complaint allege…
Jammu, Jan 13 (IANS) In a major strike against the terror ecosystem, Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday, terminated the services of five government employees, allegedly for their established terror links, official sources said here.Five government employees who got terminated were Mohd Ishfaq (teacher), Tariq Ahmad Rah (lab technician), Bashir Ahmad Mir (Assistant Lineman), Farooq Ahmad Bhat (Field Worker, Forest Dept), and Mohd Yousuf (Driver, Health and Medical Education De…
Srinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) All roads in the higher reaches of Kashmir were closed on Tuesday as the Meteorological (MeT) Department forecast rain and snow in J&K during the next two days beginning Tuesday afternoon.The MeT Department has forecast snow in the higher reaches and rain in the plains during the next two days. Travellers and transporters have been advised to follow the advisory by the traffic department and the various administrative departments.Authorities have closed traffic on the…
Srinagar, Dec 23 (IANS) Security forces on Tuesday carried out anti-sabotage operations around vital installations in J&K’s Srinagar city. An official said that operations were carried out with the aim of strengthening security measures and countering any potential threats.He said that police had carried out anti-sabotage operations in Maharaja Bazaar and Amira Kadal areas in the vicinity of Bakshi Stadium, which is the main venue for Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations in the V…