Lieutenant Governor addresses ‘Amar Ujala’s Inspirational Teachers Award ‘ceremony
JAMMU, FEB 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised the need for forward-thinking teachers who can equip students for tomorrow’s uncertainties, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) disruptions, climate shifts, inspire to pioneer breakthroughs and fuel a dynamic and innovation-driven economy. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the “Inspirational Teachers Award” ceremony organized by Amar Ujala Group at Padma Shri Padma […]
LOP Sunil Sharma attacks NC over statehood demand
Jammu, Feb 3: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the National Conference, accusing it of a “U-turn” on the statehood issue for Jammu and Kashmir following public pressure. Sharma claimed the NC faced severe backlash from its own constituents in the Kashmir Valley […]
NIA raids suspect’s house in Srinagar
Srinagar, Feb 3 (PTI) The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out searches at the residence of a suspect in Rainawari area here as part of a probe into the terror ecosystem in Kashmir Valley, officials said. The searches were carried out at a residential house in Hazari Bazar locality in the early hours, they […]
Govt orders probe into Budgam brick kiln demolitions
Jammu, Feb 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the government will conduct an inquiry into the demolition of brick kilns and crushers in Budgam district. The decision was taken after allegations by legislators that registered units were targeted while illegal operations continues to function. Responding to a […]
Indian Newspaper Society voices concern over persistent shortfall of newsprint
New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) The Indian Newspaper Society on Tuesday voiced serious concern over the shortfall of newsprint in the country, forcing publishers rely on imports. “India’s annual newsprint consumption is approximately 1.2 million tonnes, while domestic production has struggled to cross 0.5 million tonnes. As a result, Indian mills are currently able to […]
CM Omar links US tariff reduction to India’s Russia Oil stance, criticizes media’s Pak cricket ‘war’ coverage
Jammu, Feb 3: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday addressed the removal of US tariffs, linking it to India’s oil import policies, while also commenting on the media’s coverage of India-Pakistan cricket matches. Speaking on the tariff issue, Abdullah stated, “This tariff was very heavy for us. We know very well why the tariff was […]
Rs 70 crore await Treasury clearance: Govt denies delay in marriage aid
Srinagar, Feb 3: The government on Tuesday acknowledged that payments under the Marriage Assistance Scheme are pending for thousands of approved beneficiaries even as it denied any delay in the disbursement. In a written reply to a question by legislator Javid Hassan Baig, the Social Welfare Department, said that during the current financial year, Rs […]
No plan yet to create constituency-wise medical blocks in Srinagar: Health Minister
Srinagar, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday said that Srinagar district continues to function with just one medical block and four medical zones, and there no proposal to create constituency-wise medical blocks. Replying to a question by MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmad, Health Minister, Sakina Itoo said that the four medical zones in […]
J&K Has a Health Institution for every 3,500 people, says Govt Data
Jammu, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir administration highlighted the Union Territory’s robust health infrastructure in a significant revelation before the legislative assembly on Tuesday, showcasing a density that surpasses the national average. In a written reply to a query by legislator Mir Saifullah during the ongoing budget session, the administration stated that Jammu and […]
Qazigund fire mishap: Two firefighters injured in dousing operation
Qazigund, Feb 3: Two personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) department were injured while battling a fire incident in the Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that a blaze broke out at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Qazigund and quickly engulfed the building before […]