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The government is likely to introduce the J&K Reorganisation Constitutional Amendment in Lok Sabha on August 20. The statehood of J&K was annulled on August 5, 2019, after the abrogation of Article 370, resulting in J&K and Ladakh becoming separate union territories. (Tribune)

Chisoti : Amid the chaos and cries for help when fear gripped every heart in cloudburst-hit Chisoti hamlet of Kishtwar district, a group of ordinary men on two-wheelers turned into extraordinary heroes.Known locally as ‘Chisoti Bikers’, these young volunteers were among the first responders who rushed to the site hit…

Srinagar: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah sanctioned and released a grant of ₹30 lakh out of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in favour of the Next of Kin (NoK) of the deceased victims of the Badhaal tragedy.In December 2024, the village of Badhaal in Rajouri district witnessed a tragic incident in which…

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration is set to introduce a major governance reform aimed at digitizing and streamlining the updation of Recruitment Rules (RRs) and the timely conduct of Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) across all government departments.The initiative took shape during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal…

Srinagar, August 19: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today met the Mascot of Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025.The Lieutenant Governor extended his best wishes to the Sports Authority of India (SAI), J&K Sports Council, and all the participating players and officials of the 3-day Khelo India Water Sports Festival,…

  Rumors regarding a cloudburst in Warnov are completely unfounded. Local residents have confirmed that the area experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by loud sounds, which caused minor land damage. However, no cloudburst incident has occurred. The public is advised to refrain from spreading unverified information and rely only on authentic…

Srinagar, August 18: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Monday issued an advisory for schools to ensure the safety of students and staff in view of the prevailing inclement weather and recent cloudburst incidents across the Valley. According to the notification, all Chief Education Officers and Heads of…

  Ganderbal, Aug 18: A head-on collision between a school bus and a gas cylinder-laden truck in Haripora area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday left six students and a teacher injured. Reports said the SRTC bus was carrying students of DPS Budgam for a picnic to Sonamarg when…

  Pulwama, August 18: Amid forecast of lightning, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall, Pulwama Police has set up an Emergency Helpline to assist the public and prevent any untoward incidents. Residents, especially those living near the River Jhelum and local nallahs, are strictly advised not to venture close to water bodies…

Srinagar: In a significant push towards safeguarding J&K’s unique cultural heritage and enhancing the livelihood of its artisans and farmers, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today directed the Industries & Commerce Department to formulate targeted plans for fully leveraging the advantages of the UT’s Geographical Indication (GI) tagged products. Chairing a…