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Srinagar, Nov 19 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday led a comprehensive review meeting to assess the operations of the Estates Department. He directed officials to conduct a thorough evaluation of the assigned accommodations throughout Jammu and Kashmir to eliminate redundancies and reduce unnecessary expenses. The Chief Minister emphasized the…

Srinagar, 19 Nov : The SSP Traffic Rural has urged the public to cooperate with traffic police and follow road safety rules according to the rule book. The officer stressed the importance of carrying a driving license and other necessary documents while driving. The SSP also called on parents not…

  The post of Chief Engineer in the Roads and Buildings Department for South Kashmir has been vacant for three months, creating significant challenges for public services and developmental projects in the region. Key infrastructure projects, including road construction, repair, and maintenance, have either stalled or slowed down, causing inconvenience…

Srinagar, Nov 19: c, MLA from Pulwama and PDP leader, raised concerns over the reservation distribution in the recruitment of lecturers by JKPSC. Parra pointed out that out of 575 lecturer posts referred for recruitment, only 238 are for open merit candidates, while 337 are reserved. He criticized the continuation…

Jammu, Nov 18:  The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has decided to implement the long-awaited ropeway project to address the gap between the demand and capacity of yatris and to facilitate the journey for elderly and differently-abled pilgrims.Once completed, the ropeway is expected to revolutionise the pilgrimage experience,…

New Delhi, Nov 18: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said that the Centre’s online public grievance redressal system will be further modernised using next-generation technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).Addressing a National Workshop on Effective Redressal of Public Grievances through a virtual platform, Singh highlighted that the average time for…

Srinagar: Continuing its drive against drug menace, police in Anantnag attached property of a drug peddler worth 1.5 Crore.In a handout the police said that in a significant step towards combating Drug abuse, Anantnag Police have attached properties worth ₹1.5 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as…

Srinagar: The historic Jawahar Tunnel, a critical link between Banihal and Qazigund on the old Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, is set to reopen soon following an extensive renovation project. Launched in July 2023 under the Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) Project BEACON, the restoration aims to modernize the 5-kilometer twin-tube tunnel while…

Srinagar, Nov 18:  The Meteorological Centre Srinagar today said Dry Weather to Prevail in J&K, however light rain and snow is expected on November 24. “Generally dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir from 18th to the evening of 23rd November. During the late night of 23rd November to…

Srinagar, Nov 18: A Thar Jeep accidentally fell into the Dal Lake along ForeShore Road in Srinagar on Monday. Fortunately, there were no occupants in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Eyewitnesses said that the driver, who is a resident of HMT Srinagar had parked the Thar (JK01AU-0076) on…