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MINIMARG (LADAKH), Jun 09: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday appealed to Union minister Nitin Gadkari to use his influence to launch direct air connectivity to Kargil. Speaking at the breakthrough ceremony of the Zojila tunnel here, Abdullah congratulated the people of Ladakh for getting closer to…

Srinagar, Jun 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday welcomed Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, upon his arrival in Srinagar. In a post shared on social media, the Lieutenant Governor said he had the privilege of receiving the Union Minister in the summer capital of Jammu…

  Over 13-Km Excavation Completed in Asia’s Longest Bi-Directional Tunnel Project; All-Weather Srinagar-Ladakh Connectivity Moves Closer to Reality   Minamarg, June 9 : In a landmark moment for Jammu and Kashmir’s infrastructure development, the much-awaited Zojila Tunnel project is poised to achieve a major breakthrough today, marking a significant step…

Srinagar, Jun 8 : The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) has cancelled the Common Entrance Test for admission to M.Sc Nursing Courses-2026, which was conducted on Sunday, after discrepancies were detected in candidate-specific OMR answer sheets, while the board has ordered the inquiry. According to details…

  Jammu, June 8: The final breakthrough of the 13.15-kilometre Zojila Tunnel, which is expected to take place on June 9, will mark a major milestone in India’s infrastructure history as the country moves closer to achieving all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. According to a press release, the 13.153-km…

Srinagar, Jun 6: In a significant crackdown on the narcotics network in Kashmir, Srinagar Police on Saturday attached immovable properties worth nearly ₹3.5 crore belonging to two alleged drug peddlers under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The action was carried out as part…

Srinagar, June 4: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, with fairly widespread rainfall activity expected to continue over the subsequent two days. According to the weather department, isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hailstorms and…

Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the preparedness of the Rural Development Department and district administrations for the smooth rollout of the Viksit Bharat Gramin Rozgar Abhiyan Mission (VB-G RAM G) across Jammu and Kashmir from July 1, 2026.The Chief Secretary reviewed the…

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today flagged off a Cyclothon at the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) here to mark World Bicycle Day, reaffirming the government’s commitment to promoting fitness, healthy lifestyles and sports culture among the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.The event, organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports…

Srinagar, June 3 : The ruling National Conference has decided to intensify its campaign for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and will hold a protest in New Delhi on the opening day of Parliament’s forthcoming Monsoon Session, senior party leader and minister Javed Rana said on Wednesday.…