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Srinagar: Senior National Conference leader Nasir Aslam Wani on Wednesday claimed that Articles 370 and 35A would not have been revoked in Jammu and Kashmir had the PDP not joined hands with the BJP in 2014 to form government in the erstwhile state.He alleged that the Mehbooba Mufti-led party never…

Mendhar: Nearly half a dozen landmines, part of an anti-infiltration obstacle system, exploded following a forest fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Wednesday, officials said.The forest fire started from across the border in afternoon and spread to this side in the forward…

A former manager of a bank was on Wednesday booked for misappropriation of funds in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, a spokesman of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said.An FIR has been registered against the accused Amit Gupta, the dismissed branch manager of Devika Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd, Chenani (Udhampur), under…

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today emphasized the critical role of agriculture in addressing climate change and improving the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. He was speaking at the inauguration of the four-day National Agriculture Summit & Farmers’ Fair-2024 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST),…

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…