Smoother Travel
The central government has approved a major upgrade of the Srinagar-Qazigund highway, a crucial alternative route to the often-congested NH-44. This 63-kilometer road will enhance connectivity between south and central Kashmir, providing smoother travel and economic benefits to the region. The upgraded highway will feature an elevated corridor passing through key areas, including Humhama Airport, […]
Multi-Layer Security in Place for Smooth and Safe Shri Amarnath Yatra: SSP Ganderbal
By: Marvi Majeed Ganderbal, June 28: In a comprehensive security arrangement to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, all security forces have been strategically deployed on the ground. Measures like area domination, rigorous checking, and continuous frisking have been put in place across the district. SSP Ganderbal […]
SC issues guidelines for retention, disposal of records
Over the years, the registry of the Supreme Court has witnessed a significant increase in the volume and diversity of administrative records generated across multiple branches, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said, highlighting the importance of properly managing records for transparency and accountability and putting in place a rational framework. The guidelines have been […]
Court rejects Netanyahu’s bid to delay graft trial hearings
JERUSALEM: An Israeli court on Friday rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to postpone giving testimony in his corruption trial, after US President Donald Trump said the case should be cancelled. Netanyahu’s lawyer on Thursday asked the court to excuse the leader from hearings over the next two weeks, saying he needed to concentrate on […]
Drop in Registration
The recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir has led to a 10.19% drop in registrations for the Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin on July 3 and conclude on August 9. According to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, around 236,000 pilgrims had registered before the April 22 attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly […]
Energy Landscape
The government panel’s potential approval of a key Indus river project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district is a significant development for the region’s energy landscape. The project aims to harness the hydroelectric potential of the Chenab River, generating clean energy for the region. The government’s plan to accelerate the development of hydroelectric power projects […]
Urdu Controversy
The Jammu and Kashmir government has made knowledge of Urdu a mandatory requirement for the recruitment of Naib Tehsildars. This decision has sparked controversy and opposition from various quarters, with some arguing that it may disadvantage candidates from Jammu region who may not be familiar with Urdu. The revenue record in J&K is maintained in […]
Security concerns
The recent Pahalgam terror attack has raised concerns about the security of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, a significant pilgrimage to the holy cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. Intelligence agencies have identified The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy outfit of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as the group responsible for the attack and warned of potential further strikes […]
New opportunities
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that two projects can be taken up in J&K amid the ongoing suspension of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). The projects are being discussed with the Centre, with progress being made in the Power and Housing & Urban Affairs ministries. The suspension of the IWT has opened […]
CANDID TALK
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concerns that bureaucrats in the Union Territory do not take his directions seriously in the present setup. Speaking to the press, Abdullah highlighted the challenges of administering the J&K under the current dispensation. The Chief Minister’s remarks underscore the complexities of governance in Jammu and Kashmir, where […]
