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JAMMU, Aug 14: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Friday paid solemn tribute to its personnel who died while rescuing pilgrims during the cloudburst tragedy in Chisoti in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district a year ago. The CISF remembered head constables M K Biswal, Anand Kumar and constable Sanjay…

JAMMU, Aug 14: Two Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), two Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and two Superintendents of Police (SPs) are among 38 personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Police who have been awarded the Medal for Gallantry (GM) on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. The senior officers figuring in…

JAMMU, Aug 14: Thirteen personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Independence Day 2026. The awardees include SSPs Sandeep Kumar and Amit Gupta, who have been recognised for their meritorious service. Among the other awardees are Deputy Superintendents…

Deputy Commissioners asked to expedite pending claims under Forest Rights Act, 2006; emphasis on balancing legitimate rights with forest conservation Jammu: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has issued directions regarding the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, with emphasis…

Lieutenant Governor joins Tiranga Yatra, says 21st century belongs to Bharat, says on this sacred soil, the Tricolour is flying high as India’s living conscience and Vande Mataram echoes as its immortal voice. It embodies our shared strength, unity, and unwavering patriotism When the Tiranga flutters simultaneously on millions of…

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has amended the delegation of financial powers relating to Administrative Approval, Technical Sanction and award of contracts for individual works across the Union Territory.The Finance Department, through a notification issued under Section 67 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, has revised the…

New Delhi: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook for April 2026 noted India’s nominal GDP at USD 3.92 trillion for 2025-26, which makes India the sixth-largest economy in the world, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.”The IMF’s rankings are based on nominal GDP measured at prevailing US…

Srinagar: Multi-layered and robust security arrangements have been put in place across Kashmir for the peaceful conduct of the Independence Day celebrations, the valley’s police chief, V K Birdi, said here on Tuesday.Speaking to reporters after reviewing the preparations at the Balidan Stambh here, Birdi, the Inspector General of Police…

Srinagar, August 08 : The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Saturday launched a major search operation at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley in connection with an ongoing investigation into a terror-related case involving alleged online glorification of terrorism and recruitment of individuals into terrorist ranks, officials said. According to…