News Topic:J&K Transport Department
J&K
Transport Commissioner’s year-round stay in Jammu draws sharp criticism
In a glaring case of administrative neglect, the Transport Department in Kashmir is operating without any senior-level authority on the ground.
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Travel
RTO Kashmir orders auto rickshaws to install fare meters by July 31
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir has directed all three-wheeler (passenger) autos to ensure the installation of fare meters and their use by July 31, 2024.
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RTO Kashmir urges vehicle owners to update phone numbers for new traffic system
The Regional Transport Officer (RTO) of Kashmir asked the general public to update their mobile phone numbers associated with vehicle registration within a week's time.
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Kashmir’s vehicle registrations surge to 9 lakh
The total vehicle population in Kashmir has surged nearly to nine lakhs with 73,000 fresh registrations recorded during the past year, bringing a substantial revenue.
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Jammu
J-K Govt suspends six officials, launches probe following fatal accident in Akhnoor
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has suspended six officials, including a Motor Vehicle Inspector from the Regional Transport Office in Kathua.
Kashmir
RTO Kashmir shifts office to Bemina
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir has announced to shift its main office to a new building in Bemina on Tuesday.
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J&K
J-K’s Transport Department implements centralized printing for overdue driving licenses
Transport Department, UT of Jammu and Kashmir, has started centralised printing and dispatch of driving licenses, providing much-awaited respite to license card seekers.
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Kashmir
ARTO Pulwama reassigned, office revived after prolonged absence
Transport Department posted ARTO Poonch Basharat Mahmood as ARTO Pulwama on Tuesday. He will join shortly and will assume his duties as ARTO Pulwama.
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Understanding Domestic vs International Lounge Access Credit Cards
Airport lounges can improve trip experience. Instead of waiting, you can relax in a quiet area. Travellers now look for regular or instant Credit Cards offering lounge access.
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LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7
All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.
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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.
Pulwama’s young students endure scorching heat as school construction stalls
For more than a year, young students at Government Upper Primary School (UPS) Chewakalan in Pulwama have been forced to study in sweltering, makeshift tin sheds.

