AIIMS Kashmir to be operational by 2026, CM announces 548 more Medical Seats for J&K
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled a major expansion in medical education for the Union Territory. Presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the government is taking concrete steps to strengthen the foundation of the healthcare sector. The Chief Minister announced, […]
594 lecturer posts in JK referred to recruitment agencies: CM
JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that the government has referred 594 lecturer posts to recruitment agencies. The move aims to address the critical shortage of teachers in the region. While presenting the Budget for 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, CM Omar Abdullah stated that the step underscores […]
Govt rules out honorarium hike for Numberdars, Chowkidars
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the House that there is no proposal under consideration to increase the monthly honorarium of Numberdars and Chowkidars in the Union Territory. Numberdars currently receive Rs 1,501 per month, while Chowkidars are paid Rs 1,500. The government also said the honorarium was last revised […]
Nine houses, bakery unit gutted in separate fire incidents in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, Feb 6 (PTI): At least nine houses and a bakery unit were damaged in separate incidents of fire in Srinagar city on Friday, officials said. They said a fire broke out in a house at Shampora in Nowhatta area of the city and the blaze quickly spread to adjoining houses in the densely populated […]
No proposal for providing monthly aid to women-led EWS families: Govt
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said there is no proposal under its consideration to provide a monthly financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to female heads of households belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). The reply was given by the Social Welfare Department in the Legislative Assembly to a question […]
Govt to announce roadmap for regularising daily-rated, casual workers: CM
JAMMU, FEB 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said his administration will soon announce a “structured roadmap” to regularise daily-rated and casual workers employed in various government departments, a long-standing demand. Addressing the Legislative Assembly, CM Omar said a high-level committee was constituted last year to examine the legal and financial […]
Power Load verification drive not linked to tariff hike: Govt
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday clarified that a recent drive to verify electricity load in unmetered areas is a routine exercise aimed at ensuring accurate billing and is in no way connected to any hike in power tariffs. The clarification came from the Power Development Department (PDD) in a written […]
RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25 pc
NEW DELHI, Feb 6 (PTI): After a 25 basis point rate cut in December, the RBI on Friday decided to pause on the policy rate front amid geopolitical uncertainties. This is the first monetary policy review after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Budget for financial year 2026-27. Announcing the sixth and final bi-monthly monetary […]
Budgam man killed in road mishap at Soibugh central Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 6: A motorcyclist was killed on Friday morning after the bike he was riding went out of control and collided with an electric pole near Soibugh, Budgam, officials said. An official said that the accident claimed the life of a man who was the sole breadwinner of his family and father of four […]
Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan, Yousmarg closed since last spring due to security concerns: Govt
Jammu, Feb 6: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that three prominent tourist destinations — Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan and Yousmarg — have remained closed for tourist activities for the last about nine months due to security-related considerations. In a written reply to a query by Legislator Saif ud Din Bhat, the […]