The fight against cancer has to be vigorous
One of the major health crisis Kashmir is facing as of now is the detection of cancer cases across the region. Ironically, more than 32,000 cancer cases have been reported across Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, with nearly 79 per cent of the total cases recorded in the valley alone. Even the data provided […]
16 Water Supply Schemes approved for Khawas block under JJM: Javed Rana
Jammu: The villages of Khawas Block, including Kanthol and Marutha in Budhal Constituency, are being covered under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to ensure provision of safe and adequate drinking water. Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana informed this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Javid Iqbal in the Legislative Assembly on […]
Tariq Karra seeks protection for JK’s horticulture sector
Says 3.5 million livelihoods at stake; apple, walnut growers stare at uncertainty Srinagar: With rising fears that free trade agreements could flood the market with cheap imported produce, Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Thursday warned that the Union Territory’s horticulture sector—the backbone of its economy—faces an imminent “disastrous collapse” unless the […]
Allegations of attacks on Kashmiris politically motivated: HP-CM Sukhu
Srinagar: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday described attacks on Kashmiri migrants and students in his state as “rare” and claimed such incidents are often “exaggerated” for political motives, even as his government moved swiftly to arrest the accused in a recent case. Sukhu on his arrival in Srinagar addressed concerns regarding […]
Lt Guv releases Prof. Ashok Kaul’s book ‘Kashmir-Nativity Regained’
JAMMU, FEB 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security is the commitment of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri 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 […]
Soldier shoots self dead at Army camp in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 19 (PTI) A soldier allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle at an Army camp here, officials said on Thursday. The 24-year-old Agniveer, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, was on guard duty at the Nagrota garrison when he allegedly took the extreme step around Wednesday midnight, they said. The soldier died on the […]
Border resident held with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri
Jammu, Feb 19 (PTI) A border resident was arrested with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. Sachin Kumar, a resident of Sair village near the Line of Control, was taken into custody by an Army patrolling party from Raipur village in the Nowshera sector late on Wednesday […]
Govt Paralyzed, 18 Departments Left in the Hands of God’: LoP Sunil Sharma Slams Omar
JAMMU, Feb 19: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma Thursday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of governance paralysis and failing to review any of the 18 departments under his charge. Speaking outside the Assembly here, Sharma alleged that the Chief Minister has not conducted a single review meeting since assuming […]
No violations in generic drug prescription; 307 Jan Aushadhi Kendras functional in J&K: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has established 307 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across the Union Territory to enhance access to affordable generic medicines; the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Responding to a query by legislator Javaid Riyaz Bedar, the government stated that no violations regarding non-compliance with generic […]