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Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has extended the timeline for submission of self-appraisal reports under the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the assessment year 2025–26 in respect of Gazetted Officers (excluding IAS, IPS, IFoS, and JKAS officers) on the SPARROW portal.As per Government Order No. 864-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated…

New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday named Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the party’s central observer for election of its legislative party leader in West Bengal.The party also appointed Union minister JP Nadda as its central observer for election of the legislative party leader in Assam.Haryana Chief Minister Nayab…

Bangalore: India ranks as the fifth most spammed country in the world, according to the latest data released by Truecaller. Indonesia tops the list, followed by Chile, Vietnam, and Brazil.Indonesia topped the global list of the most spam-affected nations, followed by Chile, Vietnam, and Brazil. The insights, based on anonymised…

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Tuesday posted a record profit of Rs 2,363 crore for the 2025-26 financial year.The bank, which declared the annual results here on Tuesday, said it was for the fourth consecutive financial year that the premier financial institute of Jammu and Kashmir posted record profits.“The…

Srinagar: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has ordered a significant reshuffle in the Power Development Department (PDD), transferring and posting multiple engineers across various divisions with immediate effect.According to Government Order No. 111-JK(PDD) of 2026 dated May 05, the decision has been taken in the interest of administration to…

ANANTNAG, May 5: As government intensify crackdown on drug trafficking under ‘Nasha Mukhtsar J&K Abhiyan’ across the UT, Anantnag Police apprehended a notorious woman drug peddler involved in multiple narcotics cases and seized contraband substances from her possession, officials said on Tuesday. A police spokesperson said in a statement that…

Budgam, May 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday led a padyatra in Budgam as part of the ongoing Nasha Mukht Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan, aimed at raising awareness against drug abuse and promoting a healthier society. The padyatra witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, youth, civil society members, and officials,…

Jammu, May 4: The General Administration Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a roster of ministers and advisors for the month of May 2026 to remain available at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu. According to Government Order No. 860-JK(GAD) of 2026 dated May 4, the designated ministers will be…

Zia Darakshan Srinagar 04 May : In olden times people believed, ‘prosperity arrives only through the blessings of priests and clerics.’ In Hindu tradition, a host would invite pandits, serve them the finest meal the household could afford, offer gifts, and seek divine goodwill in return. In Kashmir’s Muslim society too,…