JK Assembly passes three Bills through voice vote
Reforms aim at ease of living, social justice and to improve judicial system JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed three important Bills through voice vote, marking a significant step towards governance reforms, social equity and strengthening of the judicial framework in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bills were moved by Chief […]
Govt determined to eradicate drug menace across J&K: Health Minister
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Saturday informed the House that the government is determined to eradicate drug menace across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister stated this while replying to a question raised by Legislator, Iftikar Ahmad, regarding “Drug De-Addiction Centre” in the Legislative Assembly. She apprised that two Drug De-addiction centres […]
Children’s Physical and Social Access to School is Essential
Er. Prabhat Kishore For achieving universalization of elementary education, it is essential that all children of appropriate age group have access to schooling facilities within a reasonable distance. In the absence of easily accessible schools, children are less likely to enrol or continue their education, even if they have been formally admitted. Therefore, the Right […]
Winter Wings over Kashmir’s Wetlands
Mohammad Hanief Every winter, as vast stretches of Central Asia, Siberia and Europe succumb to freezing temperatures, the Kashmir Valley quietly assumes a global ecological role. Its wetlands, lakes and marshes become temporary homes for migratory birds that traverse thousands of kilometres in search of food, safety and moderate climatic conditions. This annual avian influx, […]
War Is the Price the Young Pay for the Old’s Hatred
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad War is not heroic. It’s not glorious. It’s not noble. War is a slaughterhouse for the young, orchestrated by the old. The statement cuts deep: “War is a place where young people who don’t know each other and don’t hate each other kill each other, by the decision of old people who […]
Budget Session: Karnah has immense potential for Tourism: CM
Govt focuses on homestays, trekking, border tourism JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said that Karnah has immense potential for border tourism, hiking and trekking, asserting that the government is working on a comprehensive programme to promote tourism in the area. The Chief Minister was replying to a supplementary raised by the MLA Karnah during […]
RTI exposes delay in implementing SC guidelines on Nurses’ wages in J&K
Committee formed in 2023 yet to submit report Nurses continue to face low salaries and poor working conditions across private hospitals Pulwama: An RTI disclosure has brought to light significant delays in the implementation of guidelines concerning the pay structure and working conditions of nurses in private hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir, despite clear directives […]
Wildlife deptt taking measures to tackle human-wild boar conflict: Javed Rana
JAMMU: Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday informed that the Department of Wildlife Protection has taken several measures to effectively and promptly mitigate human–wild boar conflict in and around Dachigam National Park, including New Theed village. The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by Salman Ali Sagar on […]
Calling Attention Motion: GMC Udhampur delivering efficient services under prescribed norms: Health Minister
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo Saturday informed the House that the government Medical College (GMC) and Associated Hospital Udhampur is functioning in conformity with the prescribed norms and standards and continues to provide efficient healthcare services to the public. The Minister said this in reply to the Calling Attention motion moved […]