MBBS/BDS intern stipend enhancement under review: Govt tells House
Jammu, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the House that the proposal for enhancement of stipend for MBBS/BDS interns is presently under examination in the Finance Department. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Hasnain Masoodi, the Health & Medical Education Department, said that a committee constituted vide Government Order No. 538-JK(HME) of 2023 […]
Over 1,100 Cr paid in 3 years for marriage assistance, ladli beti schemes: Govt tells House
Jammu, Feb 20: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the House that 44,301 beneficiaries have been covered under the Marriage Assistance Scheme during the current financial year 2025-26 (as on date), with Rs 234 crore disbursed so far, while under the Ladli Beti Scheme, 1,98,024 cumulative beneficiaries have been sanctioned, with Rs […]
Over 1.62 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir in 2025, Govt
Jammu, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over 1.62 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir so far in 2025, with the administration pursuing a structured roadmap for the sustained revival and growth of the tourism sector. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Javid Hassan Baig regarding tourist footfall, […]
Govt. Accelerates Plan for New Bhawans in Delhi, Mumbai; Prithviraj Road Project Faces Heritage Hurdles
Jammu, Feb 20: In a major push to expand its footprint in key metropolitan cities, the Jammu and Kashmir government is pursuing the construction of new, state-of-the-art Bhawans in Dwarka and Navi Mumbai, even as its ambitious redevelopment plan for the high-value property at 5, Prithviraj Road in the national capital remains entangled in stringent […]
Rs 1,684 Cr Paid for Ring Road Land in J&K, Govt informs House
Jammu, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over Rs 1,684 crore in compensation has been released so far for land acquired for Ring Road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Devyani Rana, the Revenue Department, said the Ring Road in Jammu passes through Jammu […]
IED found in north Kashmir’s Baramulla
Srinagar, Feb 20 (PTI) Security forces detected an improvised explosive device (IED) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Friday. The IED was detected by security forces at Janbazpora area of the district on Thursday night. They said a bomb disposal squad was called to the spot which defused it without causing any […]
Pre-1985 rule allows renewal of evacuee land lease for Srinagar liquor unit: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a liquor factory in Srinagar is operating on prime evacuee land, for which the lease was recently extended for 20 years without an auction, invoking rules that predate the current policy. In a written reply, Minister in-charge of Revenue clarified […]
Over 32,500 drug abuse cases registered in J&K since 2022: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 20: More than 32,500 individuals have been registered for drug de-addiction treatment across Jammu and Kashmir since 2022, with the Kashmir Valley accounting for a majority of the cases, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday. Responding to a joint query by legislators Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, Surjeet Singh Slathia, Ali Mohammad […]
NHM staff in J&K on contract, paid as per Govt norms: Minister informs House
Srinagar, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir are working on a contractual basis and are paid a consolidated honorarium as per approved norms. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Surinder Kumar, Health and Medical Education Department Minister […]
PM Modi committed for safe return of Kashmiri pandits: Lt Guv
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security is the commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Jammu Kashmir has been undergoing a profound transformation since 2019. Sinister plot of adversary to destroy the dreams and destiny of people of the UT has been decisively dismantled,” […]