BOPEE conducts Common Entrance Test for M.Sc. Nursing Courses
SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) today conducted the Common Entrance Test (CET) for M.Sc. Nursing Courses for the academic session 2026-27 at Jammu and Srinagar Centres. The test was conducted at S.P. College, M.A. Road, Srinagar, in the Kashmir Division and at Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, […]
Div Com reviews arrangements for annual Mela Kheer Bhawani Yatra
JAMMU, JUNE 16: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the conduct of the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela Yatra, to be flagged off from Nagrota, Jammu on June 20. The Divisional Commissioner held a threadbare discussion on the arrangements to be ensured by the departments concerned. JKRTC was directed […]
CM Omar Abdullah chairs 84th Board of Directors meeting of Srinagar Development Authority
SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired the 84th meeting of the Board of Directors of the Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) here at the Civil Secretariat. The meeting reviewed the implementation status of decisions taken in the previous Board meeting and considered a range of issues relating to urban infrastructure development, housing, organizational […]
Govt places curbs on Telegram messaging app ahead of NEET-UG re-test
NEW DELHI, Jun 16 (PTI): The government on Tuesday temporarily restricted access to the Telegram messaging app ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, with the National Testing Agency saying the measure was aimed at tackling cheating rackets. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), acting on recommendations made by the National Testing Agency (NTA), […]
CM Omar Abdullah meets legislators, reviews constituency issues and development needs
SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public representatives at the Civil Secretariat here and listened to their concerns, suggestions and issues requiring government attention. The Chief Minister met Legislators Iftikhar Ahmad (Rajouri), Rafiq Ahmad Naik (Tral), Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi (Pampore), Javed Reyaz Bedar (Pattan), Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh (Langate), Arjun Singh […]
SC seeks responses of Centre, States on plea for use of Aadhaar as identity proof only
NEW DELHI, Jun 16 (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response of the Centre and States on a plea alleging misuse of the Unique Identification Authority of India-issued Aadhaar cards as proof of citizenship, domicile and residential address, and seeking directions to restrict its use strictly for identity verification. A bench of Chief Justice […]
CM Omar Abdullah lays foundation stones for two major sewerage infrastructure projects in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stones for two major sewerage infrastructure projects in Srinagar aimed at strengthening wastewater treatment facilities and improving urban sanitation in the city. The projects include the augmentation and upgradation of the 17.08 MLD capacity Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Brarinambal, Srinagar at a cost […]
Funds crunch delaying hospital payments, but health remains priority: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar, June 16: Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday said the government is scrutinising pending dues of nearly Rs 275 crore to private hospitals and will clear them in a phased manner, even as she acknowledged the fiscal constraints facing the Union Territory. Inaugurating a medical camp here, the minister said comprehensive […]
Slovakia backs India’s permanent UNSC seat
Bratislava, Jun 16 (PTI) Slovakia backed India’s bid for permanent membership in a “reformed” UN Security Council as the two countries elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to the Central European nation. In a joint statement issued after talks between Prime Minister Modi and his Slovak counterpart […]
Be operationally prepared: Jammu IGP to officers for upcoming Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, Jun 16 (PTI) The Jammu IGP has ordered all officers to be operationally ready to ensure a safe and successful Amarnath Yatra commencing on July 3, an official said. Jammu Zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti made the direction while chairing a meeting here to assess security ahead of the 57-day […]