SC concerned over non-implementation of central law on health care professions
New Delhi: Concerned over non-implementation of a 2021 central law on allied professions in the field of health care, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre, states and the UTs to ensure compliance of the Act by October 12 or be ready to face coercive action. The top court, which had issued notices to […]
Protest in Jammu over doctor’s rape, murder in Kolkata
Regular work in hospitals affected Jammu: Hundreds of resident doctors on Monday suspended their regular work and staged a peaceful rally here to lodge their protest against the recent rape and murder of a woman postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata. The protest coincided with the nationwide strike called by Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) […]
Security forces widen search in Anantnag to flush out terrorists
Srinagar: The anti-terror operation in the forest area of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir entered the third day on Monday as security forces widened the search area to flush out terrorists, officials said. Three persons, including two soldiers, were killed in the exchange of fire with terrorists on Saturday following which a massive manhunt […]
Don’t strengthen those detrimental to peace, development in JK: Lt Guv Sinha
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir not to support those who were detrimental to peace and development in the Union Territory. Describing the abrogations of Article 370 and Article 35A as a historic change, he also claimed half the population would have continued to be denied their rights […]
CS reviews pace, progress of different urban development works
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, on Monday held a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to take stock of the progress made on different development projects including Smart City Mission (SCM), e-Buses and waste management. Those present includes Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/Jammu; Commissioner, SMC/JMC; VC, LCMA; DG Budget; […]
Anti-infiltration grid to be further strengthened to prevent cross-border infiltration: Lt Guv
Jammu: The anti-infiltration grid along the Indo-Pakistan border is being further strengthened to prevent infiltration attempts by terrorist, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Blaming Pakistan for being the “source” of terrorism, the LG said it will never succeed in its attempt to disturb peace and normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir. “The anti-infiltration grid has been […]
Kathua attacks- OGW network busted, eight held for providing logistic support to terrorists: Police
Jammu: In a significant breakthrough in the ongoing anti-terror operation, security forces detained a Kathua based “king-pin” of Over Ground Workers (OGW) network along with his eight other associates for providing logistic support and guiding the terrorists to reach upper reaches of Doda-Udhampur-Kathua districts and usher terror activities. A police official said that collaborating human […]
Chenab valley, Pir Panjal should have a separate Lok Sabha seat: Farooq
Doda: Reiterating that his party won’t ally with anyone in the upcoming Assembly polls, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah has demanded separate Parliamentary seats for Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal regions of Jammu and Kashmir. He said this while addressing a public meeting in Bhalessa area of district Doda Monday. […]
Marriage Assistance Scheme: Govt distributes Rs 394 Cr since 2015 to 1 Lakh Girls
Srinagar: Shakeel Ahmad Bhat (name changed) has been saving for the last eight years for the marriage of his lone daughter. A daily wager by profession, the amount he collected is too less to manage the expenses for a simple marriage. Much to his delight, Bhat learnt from his relative that the Social Welfare Department […]
Cop dies in accidental rifle fire in Poonch
Jammu: A police personnel died when his service rifle unexpectedly went off in Poonch district on Monday, said officials. Mohammad Asif, a resident of Surankote, was posted as a personal security officer to District Development Council member Sohail Malik, the officials said. Asif died of an accidental discharge from his own service rifle near ITI, […]
