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Flash-floods hit Udhampur village, families evacuated
Jammu: Flash floods hit the Barkuanda area of Udhampur district early Friday, causing damage to several houses and prompting the evacuation of affected families, officials said.The district administration evacuated three affected families to the government middle school at Barkuanda as a precautionary measure, they said.No casualties have been reported so…
Read More »CM Omar -led Govt approves ₹15.22 crore augmentation of Kathua Grid Station to strengthen power supply
Srinagar: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has approved the augmentation of the Grid Station at Kathua by enhancing its capacity from 3×50 MVA to 4×50 MVA, along with the execution of allied infrastructure works, at an estimated cost of ₹15.22 crore.The project is aimed at strengthening the power transmission…
Read More »JKBOSE postpones exams scheduled for July 25
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has postponed the Annual (Private)/Bi-Annual 2026 examinations of Class 11 (HSP-I) scheduled for July 25. Fresh dates for the postponed examinations will be notified separately.As per the notification issued, the examination of the Jammu and Kashmir State Open School (JKSOS Class…
Read More »CS reviews progress of BISAG-N-supported IT-enabled governance projects across departments
Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of various Information Technology (IT) and e-Governance projects being implemented across multiple departments of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir taken-up in collaboration with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N). The…
Read More »Lieutenant Governor visits family of martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi
Srinagar: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Lalpora, Beerwah, Budgam to meet the family members of Martyr J&K Police’s Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who laid down his life in the line of duty during a terror attack in Anantnag earlier this week. The Lieutenant Governor paid heartfelt…
Read More »DGP Nalin Prabhat reviews security preparedness along Central Kashmir faultlines
Senior police officers assess operational strategy, stress coordinated anti-terror measures Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday conducted a comprehensive review of the security scenario and operational preparedness along the faultlines in Central Kashmir.The DGP was accompanied by Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi,…
Read More »Govt will back innovation without fear of failure: CM Omar at ASCEND 2026
Distributes ₹5 lakh seed funding to seven startups, launches new innovation initiatives, says govt ready to back young entrepreneurs despite risks Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s startup ecosystem, assuring young entrepreneurs of sustained support to transform innovative ideas into…
Read More »FDA conducts UT-wide food safety drive, inspects 148 food business establishments
75 food samples collected; six improvement notices issued, six FBOs fined for hygiene violations; public advised to remain vigilant during monsoon season Srinagar: The Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), J&K conducted inspections and sampling across the Union Territory to check compliance with food safety requirements.During the drive, 148 food business…
Read More »CS directs departments to fast-track AI use cases to enhance public service delivery across J&K
MeitY AI CoE to be operational by August 2026 Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress made on the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance in Jammu and Kashmir and the establishment of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)…
Read More »LG Sinha directs officials to intensify anti-terror operations to eliminate emerging security threats
Lieutenant Governor chairs high-level security review meeting with senior officials, comprehensively reviews logistics, safety and weather-response arrangements for ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra Directs officials to maintain seamless coordination and ensure the safety, well-being and convenience of all pilgrims of Baba Barfani Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired…
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