Panel formed under chief secretary to look into daily wagers’ regularisation: CM
Jammu, March 20 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said a panel has been formed to address the issue of regularisation of daily wagers in the Union Territory, which will submit its recommendations to the government in six months. The chief minister also said the National Conference government is committed to […]
Jal Shakti department Baramulla warns consumers of water supply disconnection over unpaid bills
Baramulla, Mar 20: The Jal Shakti Department Baramulla has warned consumers, particularly commercial establishments, to clear their outstanding water bills within the next four days or face disconnection. Speaking to reporters, Executive Engineer Baramulla division, Er Aijaz Ahmed stated that the department has no option but to disconnect water supply of defaulters, starting with commercial […]
Police scuttles move aimed at spreading sectarian division, one held
Srinagar, Mar 20: One person was detained after Police on Thursday took cognizance of attempt to spread sectarian division in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Taking on micro-blogging platform X, “Srinagar Police has taken cognisance of attempts to spread sectarian division on social media. One person has been detained for questioning, and others have been identified […]
J&K’s unemployment rate stands at 6.1%: Govt
Jammu, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that the current unemployment rate in the Union Territory stands at 6.1% for individuals aged 15 years and above in 2023-24, as per the MoSPI. Responding to a query by MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the government also informed that 3,70,811 unemployed youth have voluntarily registered […]
Nine tourists injured in road mishap at Qazigund south Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 20: At least nine tourists were injured after the vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday. An official said that the accident took place near Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. He said a tempo traveller (number PB01B-7720) on its way from Jammu to Srinagar […]
Wages of NHM employees revised from 15% to 17% with 5% annual increase: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu, Mar 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Wednesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative assembly that the wages of all NHM employees in J&K had been revised from 15 percent to 17 percent during the year 2021-22 with a 5 percent increase being given annually. The Minister was replying to a […]
States show high per capita for development, say 75% population BPL for subsidies: SC
NEW DELHI, Mar 19 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said states showed a high per capita growth when asked to highlight the development index but claimed 75 per cent of their population was below poverty line when it came to subsidies. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said the benefit […]
Police seize 40 kg poppy in Udhampur, one arrested
Jammu, Mar 19 (PTI) Jammu Police on Wednesday arrested a drug peddler and seized 40 kg of poppy from his possession in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said. A police team intercepted a vehicle during a routine check at the Jakhani Naka on the highway, they said. During search, two plastic gunny bags were […]
Govt to take up establishment of FMGE exam centres in Kashmir with GoI
Jammu, Mar 19: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said that it will take up the matter of establishing Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) centers in Baramulla, Anantnag, and Srinagar with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Minister I/C Health & Medical Education Department, confirmed that the matter would be […]
Abduction, murder case of Anantnag girl solved, accused held: Police
Srinagar, Mar 19: Police has successfully solved the case of a missing girl from Kokernag, leading to the arrest of the accused and the recovery of the victim’s body. Police in a statement said that on March 16, 2025, Police Station Kokernag received a missing report regarding a girl (name not revealed), and an investigation […]
