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J&K Govt reshuffles Forest Department
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday ordered transfers and additional charge assignments of four officers in the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department in the interest of administration. The orders have come into effect immediately.According to Government Order No. 131-JK(FST) of 2026, issued by the Forest, Ecology and Environment…
Read More »Govt working on multiple formulations to increase number of LS Seats by 50% for all states
New Delhi: The government is learnt to be working on multiple formulations to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats for all states by 50 per cent to assuage the concerns of southern states, as it seeks to operationalise a fresh draft of the Constitution Amendment Bill on women’s quota…
Read More »Ladakh imposes complete ban on single-use plastics, plastic water bottles
Violators to face penalties of up to ₹10,000; anti-littering norms enforced across Union Territory Leh: In a significant step towards protecting its fragile Himalayan ecosystem, the Union Territory of Ladakh has imposed a comprehensive ban on identified single-use plastics (SUP), plastic water bottles in government institutions, and littering across the region…
Read More »Police lodge FIR after Shia groups clash during Muharram procession in Budgam
Srinagar: Police have registered an FIR following clashes between two rival Shia groups in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials said on Monday.“Budgam Police has registered an FIR in connection with an incident of scuffle between groups of Shia community at Hardpanzoo. A fair, impartial and evidence-based investigation is underway,”…
Read More »India leads major democracies in electoral transparency: CEC
Srinagar: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said India was leading the world’s major democracies with a transparent electoral process in which every stage of the exercise is audited by the political parties and candidates.”We discussed the components of the world’s most transparent electoral process —” preparation of the voter…
Read More »Official asked to explain ‘Polio Free Pakistan’ Pamphlet
Rajouri: Authorities have sought an urgent explanation from a block medical officer (BMO) over the circulation of an allegedly unauthorised and misleading pamphlet bearing the slogan “Polio Free Pakistan.”The order was issued by the Rajouri chief medical officer (CMO), seeking an urgent explanation from the Kandi officer within a day.…
Read More »Amarnath Yatra on-the-spot registration opens Tuesday
Jammu: The distribution of tokens for on-the-spot registration of pilgrims participating in the annual Amarnath yatra will begin on Tuesday in Jammu, with the registration process set to start the following day, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Rakesh Minhas said here on Monday.The 57-day annual pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath cave shrine…
Read More »Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026: LG Sinha performs ‘Pratham Puja’ at Holy Cave
LG extends heartfelt invitation to all devotees of Baba Barfani, encouraging them to join the holy pilgrimage in great numbers and experience the spiritual journey J&K Administration, Shrine Board, Army, Police, Security Forces, Local Community, Service Providers, Volunteers are working in complete synergy. Every stakeholder is devoted to ensuring a…
Read More »DIG Maqsood-ul-Zaman Reviews Baltal Yatra Arrangements, Stresses Coordination and Pilgrim Safety
Srinagar, June 29 : Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sh. Maqsood ul Zaman, IPS, Overall Supervisory Officer for security arrangements on the Baltal Axis for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026, chaired review meeting of all stakeholders at Baltal. The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives from…
Read More »Daily ARISING STATE NEWS IMPACT : Residents of Sail, Awantipora Thank ADC After Water Supply Restored to Paddy Fields
Awantipora, June 29: In a positive outcome following the publication of an Arising State News report highlighting the severe water shortage affecting paddy fields in Sail, Awantipora, the issue has been resolved through the timely intervention of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Awantipora. The report had highlighted the hardships faced…
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MeT Predicts Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk In J&K From July 28-31
Peak activity likely on July 30-31, Udhampur And Adjoining Areas To Receive Heavy …
