Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s father-in-law passes away
Srinagar: Dr. Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, the father-in-law of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, passed away on the night of Wednesday, February 26, 2025. His funeral prayers (Nimaz-e-Janaza) will be held at Jama Masjid Srinagar after Zuhr prayers, and he will be laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard in Khrew, Pampore. The […]
School Building Gutted In Overnight Blaze In J&K’s Anantnag
SRINAGAR, Feb 26: A Government primary school building was gutted in an overnight fire incident in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. According to Fire and Emergency Services officials, the blaze broke out at the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Government Primary School in Malpora, Ranipora, during the night, causing extensive damage to the single-story structure. […]
Water supply
Recently Jammu and Kashmir has made significant strides in improving access to clean water in the rural households through “Jal Jeevan Mission” with many far flung and hilly areas getting tap water supply for the first time in history. Now, this scheme with a rising main length of 2000 m, distribution pipe network of about […]
Developmental issues
Recently Deputy Chief Minister reviewed development landscape of Baramulla. He sought updates from the respective departmental heads on the issues raised and instructed them to prioritize the necessary work and ensure its completion within a set timeframe, avoiding any unnecessary delays. Earlier, the DC apprised the Deputy Chief Minister regarding development scenario of the district […]
Climate change awareness
Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis, stressing the need for greater awareness and action. “We are not doing enough to educate our people about what is happening with climate change and the dangers it […]
Solid waste management
Recently Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) undertook an extensive tour of various wards under JMC’s jurisdiction to assess sanitation measures and ensure cleanliness across the city. He directed municipal officers to expedite the removal of accumulated garbage, stressing the need for prompt and efficient waste disposal. Expressing concern over improper waste disposal by certain hotels […]
Developmental initiatives
Recently Deputy CM reviewed progress on development projects at Shopian. He asked the officers to expedite developmental initiatives and enhance public service delivery mechanisms. He stressed the importance of being accessible to the public to ensure effective implementation of government initiatives. “We are committed for accelerating development process and improving infrastructure across the district. The […]
13 More Villagers Return Home From Isolation Centre In J&K’s Rajouri
Thirteen more people, who were lodged in an isolation centre owing to mysterious deaths in their remote village, returned home in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. According to officials, with the return of these 13 people, all the 395 people lodged in three different isolation centres in Rajouri town have […]
Infrastructural development
Recently Deputy Chief Minister, directed the officers for expediting implementation of various schemes meant for upgrading the basic infrastructure of Jammu district, so that the people get benefitted and it comes up as one of the most developed cities of the country replete with all basic and modern amenities. He was addressing the officers during […]
Will make changes in J&K tourism policy if needed to attract more investment: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has everything for the visitors and that some changes will be in tourism policy if need arises. Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister , said that Jammu is the city of temples and Kashmir has beautiful places that visitors can explore. […]
