JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Department has issued a show-cause notice to Rapido, asking the ride-hailing company to explain within seven days why its aggregator licence should not be cancelled for allegedly violating directions prohibiting the onboarding and operation of two-wheelers on its platform. The notice, issued by Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan, [...]
JAMMU: A public delegation from Punjab, led by S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Member of Legislative Assembly from Ajnala, Amritsar, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and apprised him of recurring monsoon overflows from the Ujh River, which have been affecting several parts of Punjab. The delegation requested the Lieutenant Governor to take up the matter [...]
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the transfers and postings of 48 engineers of the Power Development Department (PDD) as part of a major administrative reshuffle across JPDCL, KPDCL and JKPTCL. The transfers were ordered through Government Order No. 181-JK(PDD) of 2026, dated August 20, 2026, issued by the Power Development Department, Civil [...]
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh. He said the move will improve access to justice for people living in remote areas of Ladakh [...]
BHADERWAH: The Directorate of Census Operations, J&K and Ladakh, in collaboration with Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu, today organised an awareness seminar on “Census 2027 – Counting Today, Shaping Tomorrow” at Bhaderwah Campus. The seminar was aimed to sensitise the students, faculty members and other stakeholders about the significance of Census 2027, the importance of [...]
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today laid the foundation for augmentation of Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) at Upper Thathar and Sidhra Gujjar Basti, marking a significant step towards strengthening the drinking water infrastructure in the areas. The two projects are being taken up under the [...]
SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a meeting of the High-Level Committee (HLC) to review the performance, functioning and developmental initiatives of Cooperative Credit Institutions across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Vikas Mittal, General Manager/Officer-in-Charge, NABARD; Ram Swaroop, Deputy General…
SRINAGAR: Minister for FS&CA, IT, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma today held a series of meetings with various delegations and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. He took stock of issues concerning public services, development and welfare in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister met legislators of [...]
BARAMULLA: The historic Chinar Premier League (CPL) 2026 entered its much-awaited knockout stage today with a spectacular ceremony held at General Bipin Rawat Stadium, Baramulla, witnessing a massive gathering of around 6,000 spectators, including school students and sports lovers. Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo inaugurated the tourney while Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports Dr. Shahid…
NEW DELHI: Kuwarani Dr Ritu Singh of Jammu and Kashmir brought Jammu’s cultural heritage to the national spotlight at the 16th edition of Royal Fables held at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, where she served as the official Craft Partner for the exposition. The event showcased Jammu’s centuries-old Dogra traditions, design legacy and culinary heritage before [...]