Jammu: The Centre on Thursday approved an allocation of Rs 243 crore for PM-SHRI schools in Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2026–27, according to an official statement. The Project Approval Board of the Prime Minister Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme stated that out of Rs 200.11 crore available for 2025–26, an amount
Bandipora: A school bus accident in the Ajas area of Bandipora left three people injured, including two students and a teacher, after the vehicle overturned on the road. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over road safety standards and enforcement of transport regulations in school travel arrangements. The accident has also brought renewed
Srinagar, May 01: Lieutenant General Balbir Singh on Friday assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the strategically important XV Corps (Chinar Corps), strengthening leadership at a time when security dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir continue to remain under close monitoring. Headquartered in Srinagar, the Chinar Corps is responsible for safeguarding the Line
Srinagar, May 01: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of spreading “lies” regarding the alleged removal of Urdu from official processes, stating that no such decision has been approved by his government. He said that although a proposal related to the issue was received from the
Srinagar, Apr 30: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday alleged that the Omar Abdullah-led administration is attempting to dilute the role of Urdu in official functioning, sparking a fresh political debate in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference, Mufti claimed that recent administrative steps—particularly in the Revenue Department—suggest a gradual shift
Jammu , April 30 : Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday that the commencement of the augmented 20-coach Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express marks a landmark achievement in the ongoing efforts to transform rail connectivity in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The Minister was addressing the gathering at Jammu Railway Station during the
Banihal, Apr 30: A tragic incident was reported from Panchayat Doulka in Bani tehsil of Kathua district on Wednesday evening, when a lightning strike hit a residential house, leaving one minor boy dead and another child injured. According to official details, the lightning struck the house of Tulsi Ram, son of Jagat Ram, a resident
Ramban, Apr 30: In connection with the annual relocation of government offices from Jammu to Srinagar, authorities have issued a traffic advisory to ensure smooth and hassle-free movement of the secretariat convoy. Officials said the movement of goods carriers, including heavy and medium motor vehicles (HMVs/MMVs), will be restricted on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway starting
Shopian, Apr 30: Two persons lost their lives and one other was injured after a steam boiler explosion at a cold storage facility in the Aglar Pinjura area of Shopian on Wednesday late evening, officials said. An official said the incident took place at Zum Zum Cold Store in the fruit mandi while a steam
Jammu, Apr 30: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed gratitude to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and the Central Government for connecting Jammu with Kashmir through rail connectivity, while also urging the establishment of a dry (inland) port for Jammu and Kashmir. He said the proposed dry port is essential for improving export facilities