The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, is set to host the National Governance Conference on March 3, 2026, at Jammu. Themed “Holistic Development of Districts: Transforming Governance for Viksit Bharat,” the conference aims to highlight award-winning governance initiatives…
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Tyson: Army Dog Hero in Op Trashi-1 Kishtwar
Kishtwar, J&K: Not all heroes wear uniforms. Tyson, a four-legged soldier trained by the Indian Army, demonstrated extraordinary bravery by leading the anti-terror Operation Trashi-1, helping eliminate seven Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists in the rugged Chhatroo belt of Jammu and Kashmir. Despite sustaining a gunshot injury to its leg, Tyson charged…
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Two JeM Militants Killed in Kishtwar Encounter, Arms Recovered
In a decisive joint operation, two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were killed in a forested area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday. Among the slain is believed to be Saifullah, a top JeM commander actively involved in multiple attacks on security forces over recent years. A defence…
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Jammu–Srinagar Highway Closed Amid Heavy Snowfall
The Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), the only all-weather road connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, will remain closed for vehicular movement on Sunday due to heavy snowfall, the Traffic Police Headquarters of Jammu and Kashmir announced on Saturday evening. According to officials, snow accumulation between Nachlana…
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Centre Sanctions 10,000 km Roads Under PMGSY-IV
The Government of India has approved over 10,000 kilometres of road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana–IV (PMGSY-IV), benefiting Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. This initiative is set to connect approximately 3,270 previously isolated habitations, unlocking access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities…
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Power Minister Reviews Key J&K Hydropower Projects
Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal concluded a two-day visit to Jammu & Kashmir, reviewing major hydropower projects and interacting with project teams and local communities. The visit aimed at assessing progress, addressing challenges, and setting commissioning timelines for key projects in the Chenab Valley. First Day: Salal, Sawalkot, and…
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Power Minister Reviews Hydroelectric Projects in J&K
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, commenced a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review key hydroelectric projects managed by NHPC. Accompanied by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary (Power), the Minister focused on the Salal, Sawalkot, and Ratle projects, highlighting the need for timely…
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J&K Rajya Sabha 2025: NC Wins 3 Seats, BJP 1
Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) achieved a decisive victory in the 2025 Rajya Sabha elections, winning three out of four seats from the Union Territory. Senior leaders Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sajad Kitchloo, and Shammi Oberoi emerged victorious, while the fourth seat was claimed by BJP’s Sat Paul Sharma. Choudhary…