MLA Bandipora leads push for NHW status for Sumbal-Bandipora-Gurez Road
Bandipora: Taking a firm stand on connectivity, MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat has once again reiterated the demand for National Highway status for the Sumbal-Bandipora-Gurez Road (128 km)—a crucial lifeline for thousands in North Kashmir. He has also sought firm commitment from the government on another vital link, Sangrama-Bandipora Road (78 km). During the March 25 […]
Govt to dole out policy to attract private investments in higher education
Srinagar: The government on Friday said that it will roll out a policy to attract private investments in higher education. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his Budget 2025-26 speech said, “Our Government will roll out a policy to attract private investment in higher education.” “Efforts will be made to encourage renowned private universities to establish […]
Govt to engage youth in sports activities: CM
Announces multiple sports initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar: Stating that the government would engage 75 lakh youth in sports activities to foster a culture of fitness and excellence, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced multiple sports initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister informed the Legislative Assembly that the national centres of […]
National highway status for 2 key Bandipora roads under consideration: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought approval from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to declare key roads in Bandipora as National Highways, aiming to boost strategic and economic connectivity in the district. In a written reply to Bandipora lawmaker Nizam-ud-Din Bhat’s question, deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who also holds […]
Old GMC Handwara site abandoned due to high risk of floods: Minister
Srinagar: The government on Friday said that the non-tenable site for government medical college Handwara was abandoned due to high risk of floods, while efforts to finalise alternative site are on. Replying to a question of MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Health minister Sakina Itoo said that reasons for abandoning the old GMC site are unprecedented […]
J&K witnessing 2 to 3 percent increase in cancer cases every year: Minister
Srinagar: The government on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir reports 2 to 3 percent increase in cancer cases every year. Replying to a question of MLA Tanveer Sadiq, Health Minister Sakina Itoo informed that 50551 cancer cases were reported in Kashmir from 2018-2024 while in the same period the number of cancer cases in […]
No proposal in place to impose blanket ban on private practice of doctors across J&K: Minister
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that there is no formal proposal to impose a blanket ban on private practice of doctors across Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question of MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the minister said that presently, there is no formal proposal or initiative in […]
Driver killed as two trucks collide inside Navyug tunnel
Srinagar: A driver died and his helper was injured after two trucks collided inside the Navyug tunnel late last evening, officials said. An official said that a truck travelling from Srinagar to Jammu, crashed into another truck inside the tunnel at around 10:20 pm on Thursday. He said that in the mishap a driver, identified […]
ECI set to announce bye-polls for Budgam and Nagrota seats
Srinagar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce bye-polls for Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments, sources disclosed. Sources said that the poll body could announce the schedule for two seats anytime from now. “It could be announced this week or early next week,” they said. While Omar Abdullah, who won Budgam and […]
