Funds crunch delaying hospital payments, but health remains priority: Sakina Itoo
Says Muharram health grid in place, hospital bills to be cleared in phases Srinagar: 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 […]
CS finalises arrangements for grand celebration of International Day of Yoga in JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Tuesday reviewed the preparations being undertaken across Jammu and Kashmir for the celebration of the International Day of Yoga (IDY)-2026, scheduled to be observed on June 21, 2026, under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”. The meeting besides Commissioner Secretary, H&ME; Commissioner Secretary, YS&S; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare; Commissioner Secretary, […]
CPCO chairs Census review Meeting at Kupwara
Cautions public against Cyber Criminals KUPWARA: In a streak towards covering all districts of both the UTs, Chief Principal Census Officer (CPCO) and Director Census Operations (DCO), Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Amit Sharma along with Principal Census Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse Tuesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Meeting Hall […]
One dead, six injured in road accident in Samba
Jammu: One person was killed and six others were seriously injured when a car collided with a road divider in Samba district on Tuesday, officials said. The car, driven by Bishambar Dass, was on its way to Kathua from Jammu and the accident occurred near Dayani Chowk, the officials said. They said Dass died on […]
Seven booked for drug consumption in Anantnag
Srinagar: Seven people have been booked in Anantnag district for the consumption of banned drugs, police said on Tuesday. In Bijbehara, police, in coordination with a medical team, conducted tests using a rapid drug detection kit, a police spokesperson said. During the exercise, five people tested positive for drug consumption and separate cases were registered […]
Two medical store licences suspended over violations in Rajouri
Jammu: Authorities in Rajouri district have suspended the licences of two medical stores for alleged violations of drug regulations, officials said on Tuesday. The action followed inspections conducted by Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma to check the sale and distribution of habit-forming and other regulated medicines. During the inspections, officials found serious discrepancies at Hopewell […]
CM chairs high-level meeting to review Muharram arrangements
Directs departments to ensure seamless power, water, health, sanitation facilities SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements being put in place for the smooth observance of Muharram-2026 across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary; Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, […]
CS administers Oath of Office to Chairperson JKWRRA
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday administered the Oath of Office to Suresh Kumar Gupta, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources Regulatory Authority (JKWRRA). The oath ceremony was held at the Civil Secretariat and was attended by senior officers of the Government and officials associated with the […]
Lt Guv releases Shri Amarnathji Yatra Guide Book 2026
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday released the 15th edition of Shri Amarnathji Yatra Guide Book, at Lok Bhavan. The Lieutenant Governor commended the Tourism Federation of Jammu for its continuous endeavors to enhance the pilgrimage tourism experience. He also appreciated the collaborative efforts of the Federation and all associated organizations in ensuring that Shri […]
Will go ahead with plan to protest for statehood in Delhi: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his National Conference will go ahead with its decision to hold a sit-in protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament to remind the Centre of its promise of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters on the […]