Zahoor Dar

Zahoor Dar is the publisher and managing editor at Times of Kashmir, specializing in regional news, administrative updates, and civic developments across Jammu and Kashmir, dedicated to keeping local communities informed with timely and reliable updates.

Massive Crackdown Before Ramadan: FDA Destroys 6,500 Kg Unsafe Meat and Fish

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Jammu Kashmir Bans Unsafe Frozen & Chilled Meat

SRINAGAR: Acting on directions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Food Safety Organisation, Jammu Division, seized and destroyed 5 quintals of decomposed meat and about 6,000 kg of raw fish during a surprise inspection at a warehouse in Jammu, officials said on Wednesday The enforcement action, carried out at the premises of M/s India Fish … Read more

JKPSC CCE 2024: Notice Issued for Submission of Deficient Documents by Qualified Candidates

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Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has issued a notice regarding the Jammu & Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 for submission of deficient documents. According to the notice dated 17-02-2026, the General Administration Department had referred 90 posts of J&K Combined Competitive Examination 2024 to JKPSC for selection. The posts were advertised through … Read more

“Jammu & Kashmir Faces Over 5,700 Dental Surgeons Unemployment; Govt Announces New Job Openings

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SRINAGAR: Health and Medical Education (H and ME) Department Minister Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said there are approximately 5,753 registered unemployed dental surgeons in Jammu and Kashmir. Ramadan 2026 Begins February 18: Saudi Arabia Announces First Day of Fasting Ramadan 2026 Begins February 18: Saudi Arabia Announces First Day of Fasting Transfer and posting of … Read more

ACC Approves Empanelment of 13 IPS Officers for Appointment as Inspector General (IG) at Centre

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ACC Approves Empanelment of 13 IPS Officers for Appointment as Inspector General (IG) at Centre 13 IPS Officers Empanelled for IG Rank at Centre New Delhi, February 17: The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the empanelment of 13 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers for holding the post of Inspector General (IG) or … Read more

Ramadan 2026 Begins February 18: Saudi Arabia Announces First Day of Fasting

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Ramadan 2026 Begins February 18: Saudi Arabia Announces First Day of Fasting First day of fasting for Ramadan to start Wednesday February 18, 2026 announced by Saudi Arabia. 🌙 Taraweeh will begin tonight on the first evening of the blessed month. The starting date of the dawn-dusk fasting month is determined by both lunar calculations … Read more

Transfer and posting of SHOs in Ganderbal

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Transfer and posting of SHOs in Ganderbal Police Transfers Announced in Ganderbal, Several Officers Shifted with Immediate Effect Ganderbal: The District Police Headquarters Ganderbal has issued an official order announcing the transfer and posting of several police officers in the district with immediate effect. According to the order, Inspector Younis Khan has been transferred from … Read more

Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: Saudi Arabia Awaits Crescent to Decide Start of Fasting

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Ramadan 2026 Moon Sighting: Saudi Arabia Awaits Crescent to Decide Start of Fasting Tonight, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, holds special significance for Muslims in Saudi Arabia and across the Islamic world as communities look to the evening sky for the crescent moon that will determine the beginning of Ramadan 1447 AH (2026). The Supreme Court … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir GST Revenue Jumps to ₹724 Cr Per Month; ₹8,680.2 Cr Collected in 2024–25

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RINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s average monthly GST revenue has increased from Rs 300 crore in 2017 to Rs 724 crore by the end of March 2025, with total GST collections reaching Rs 8,680.2 crore in the financial year 2024–25, the Government informed the Legislative Assembly. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Pirzada Farooq Ahmed … Read more