J&K high court backs CCTV rule for chemists to fight illegal drug sales
Srinagar, May 9, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has upheld an advisory requiring chemists across the Union Territory to install CCTV cameras and adopt computerized billing systems at retail pharmacies and wholesale drug outlets. The ruling, aimed at combating the illegal sale of prohibited drugs, including psychotropic substances and narcotics, was delivered […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah orders safe shelters for border residents amid escalating tensions
Srinagar, May 9, 2025: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed officials to prioritise the construction and reinforcement of safe shelters for residents living along the Line of Control and International Border , as India-Pakistan tensions intensify following India’s Operation Sindoor. The directive was issued during a series of emergency meetings held on […]
BSF foils infiltration attempt along Jammu & Kashmir’s Samba border
Samba, May 9, 2025: The Border Security Force successfully thwarted a significant infiltration attempt by suspected terrorists along the International Border in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the night of May 8, 2025. The incident, reported around 11:00 PM, occurred amidst escalating India-Pakistan tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory strikes on […]
Amit Shah speaks to Chiefs of Border guarding forces amid heightened tension with Pakistan
Kashmir, May 9, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened an urgent meeting with the chiefs of India’s border guarding forces, including the Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police , Sashastra Seema Bal , and Central Industrial Security Force , to strengthen security along the nation’s borders. The discussions come in the wake of […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs border situation review meeting amid escalating tensions
Kashmir, May 8, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a Border Situation Review Meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar via video conferencing to address escalating tensions along the Line of Control and International Border due to alleged shelling by the Pakistan Army. Attendees included Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal […]
J&K auto sector grows in April, boosted by commercial vehicle sales
Jammu, May 8, 2025 – The automobile sector in Jammu and Kashmir recorded a modest growth of 1.33% in vehicle retail sales for April 2025, with commercial vehicles playing a pivotal role despite a slight decline in their category. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations Jammu, the overall retail sales reached 16,291 units […]
AIIMS Jammu ENT shines in complex parotid surgeries
Kashmir, May 8, 2025- The ENT Department at AIIMS Jammu has positioned itself as the foremost centre for complex parotid surgeries in Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing unmatched surgical precision and innovative care. By mastering these intricate procedures, AIIMS Jammu is transforming specialised ENT services and delivering world-class treatment to patients with salivary gland tumours. The […]
J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs second meeting with border DCs to review essential services amid tensions
Srinagar, May 8, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened another high-level meeting today with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of border districts to assess the ground situation and streamline the provision of essential facilities. The meeting, held via video conferencing, focused on addressing the challenges posed by escalating tensions along the Line of […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha joins security meet with Home Minister, praises Operation Sindoor
Srinagar, May 08, 2025: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir , Shri Manoj Sinha, participated in a high-level security meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah via virtual mode. The meeting, held at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar, was attended by key officials, including Chief Secretary Shri Atal Dulloo, DGP J&K Shri Nalin Prabhat, Special […]
Raksha Mantri dedicates 50 BRO projects Worth Rs 1879 crore to nation
Srinagar, May 08, 2025: In a significant boost to India’s border infrastructure, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated 50 strategically vital infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to the nation. These projects, valued at Rs 1879 crore, aim to enhance connectivity and strengthen strategic capabilities in border regions. Among these, one road […]