Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘Know Your Artisan’ exhibition organised by the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom at Kashmir Haat, CM Omar said the policy was being shaped through consultations with both prospective investors and existing industrial units.
Boxers trained under the Indian Army’s elite sports programme won eight medals, including three gold, at the Asian Boxing Championships held in Mongolia this month, officials said.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the transfer and posting of three senior officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) with immediate effect, an official order said on Monday.
The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has rescheduled the Combined Competitive Examination (Main) 2025, with the test now set to be held from June 23, 2026.
Security forces launched extensive search operations in parts of Kathua and Samba districts after reports of suspicious movement, officials said on Monday.
Federal auditor has flagged significant non-compliance with financial rules by the Jammu and Kashmir administration, citing thousands of pending advance bills and delays in accounting that have affected transparency and oversight.
Indian Railways and state-run fuel retailer Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) have signed an agreement to develop a multimodal cargo terminal in Jammu, a move expected to improve freight movement and energy supply in the region.
A lawmaker from ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said large sums of public funds remained unspent in Jammu and Kashmir and dozens of federal schemes showed little or no progress, citing findings from the national auditor.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that women would play a decisive role in shaping India’s future, as he called for the timely implementation of a landmark law aimed at boosting their representation in legislatures.
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying behind the scenes to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations before a ceasefire expires later this month, as regional and global powers push to avert a renewed escalation of the conflict.
