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JAMMU: “Gradual and lasting transformation will come through inclusive and balanced regional development,” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said as he inaugurated critical agricultural infrastructure projects at Talab Tillo and Narwal Fruit Mandi today. Stressing the need to bolster trade, tourism and manufacturing alongside agriculture, he underlined that such interventions are pivotal for holistic economic growth across Jammu and Kashmir. At the Jammu and Kashmir Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd Complex in Talab Tillo, the Chief Minister commissioned a 5,145-MT cold storage facility built with NABARD assistance. The facility features 21 cold chambers and four scientific ripening chambers with automated temperature…
JAMMU: The Congress will observe August 5 as a “black day” against the downgrading of Jammu and Kashmir from a state to a Union territory six years ago and will sit on a dharna to press for the restoration of statehood. On August 5, 2019, the Centre scrapped J&K’s special status and bifurcated the state into two Union territories. The Congress is backed by the other members of the All Parties United Morcha, which was created with the aim of restoring statehood, for the protest on Wednesday. “The Congress party shall observe August 5 as a black day against the…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday lauded the agricultural scientists, faculty and students in driving innovation and called for farmer-centric research to build self-reliant Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the 9th convocation ceremony of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) here, Abdullah applauded the outstanding performance of girl students securing 252 out of 446 degrees, seven of eight gold medals, and 32 of 35 merit certificates. “This is an absolute pleasure to see so many girls receiving gold medals, a shining example of women excelling in agri-education and research,” he said. “Earlier, there was a time when out…
SRINAGAR: Director General of Police J&K, Nalin Prabhat chaired a security review meeting in view of forthcoming events at the conference hall of PCR Kashmir today. The meeting was attended by Special DG Coordination J&K S.J.M Gillani, ADG CRPF Rajesh Kumar, ADGP Armed J&K Anand Jain, ADGP CID J&K Nitish Kumar, JD SIB J&K/L, IGsP of (Kashmir zone, Jammu Zone, Security J&K), IG BSF, IG CRPF KOS, IG CRPF Srinagar, all range DIsG of J&K, DIsG (Traffic, Railways Kashmir, ITBP Srinagar, SSB Jammu, CISF Jammu), all district SSsP of J&K, SSsP of (PCR Kashmir, Railways, APCR, CID SBK, Security Kashmir,…
JAMMU: Underscoring the critical role of agriculture in shaping the economic future of J&K, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the Pro-Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences &Technology, Jammu, today addressed the 9th Convocation of the University at Baba Jitto Auditorium, Chatha. Congratulating the graduating scholars, the Chief Minister said that agriculture and allied sectors are “fields of promise as well as of responsibility” and acknowledged their growing complexity in the face of climate change, resource depletion and emerging global standards. He observed that fragmented land holdings, depleting water resources and the unchecked use of chemical-based fertilizers…
SRINAGAR: Security forces on Monday uncovered a terrorist hideout during a joint search operation in the Kalaroos area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, recovering arms, ammunition, and incriminating material. The officials said that in a 3-day joint search operation in Kalaroos, Kupwara, the BSF, Army and J&K Police uncovered a stony cave on 04 Aug 2025. During searches, the security forces recovered 12 Chinese grenades, Chinese pistol with ammunition, Kenwood radio set, Urdu IED manual & fire sticks from the hideout. The officials held that the timely operation has “foiled a possible nefarious plan of terrorists in the area,” while…
JAMMU: General Officer Commanding of White Knight Corps Lt Gen P K Mishra on Monday visited artillery regiment Crossed Swords Gunners in Akhnoor sector near Jammu to review its operational preparedness, the Army said. In a post on X, the White Knight Corps, also known as XVI Corps, said the GOC reviewed the operation preparedness of the formation in the current security environment. The GOC commended the efforts of Crossed Swords Gunners for their exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication in maintaining high level of operational preparedness, the Army said. During the visit, it said the GOC reinforced continued dominance of…
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today paid a visit to RN Chopra Nursing Home, Jammu, to enquire about the health and well-being of six individuals who sustained injuries in the tragic landslip that struck Reasi district on Friday, August 1. The devastating incident claimed the lives of Rajinder Singh, a JKAS officer and the serving Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Ramnagar and his young son, leaving the entire administration and community in profound grief. During his visit to the hospital, the Chief Secretary interacted with each of the injured persons, closely monitoring their recovery progress. He assured them of all possible…
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the United States will “substantially raise” the tariff paid by India for buying “massive amounts of Russian Oil”, stating that much of the oil purchased from Moscow is being sold in the open market “for big profits”. Trump’s announcement, made on his social media platform Truth Social, came days after he announced a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on India and an unspecified penalty for importing oil from Russia. “India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it…
JAMMU: In a move to assess and strengthen the healthcare delivery system in Jammu, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today conducted an extensive tour of the city’s major government-run medical institutions. Those who accompanied the Chief Secretary included the Principals of concerned Medical Colleges, Medical Superintendents, Faculty Members, Chief Engineer (PWD) and others. The visit aimed to take stock of the patient care facilities being provided in these premier medical facilities besides taking on spot assessment of the status of critical infrastructure projects currently underway to upgrade healthcare services in the region. The Chief Secretary commenced his visit from the Government…