Government accords approval to naming of schools after eminent personalities, martyrs
SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has sanctioned the naming of several schools after eminent personalities and martyrs in recognition of their outstanding contributions, legacy and supreme sacrifices. The decision has been taken in pursuance of the 7th Council of Ministers meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Government Higher Secondary […]
ACS reviews PDD’s preparations for Shri Amarnathji yatra 2026
SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Power Development Department Ashwani Kumar, Wednesday chaired a review meeting to assess the preparedness and arrangements being put in place by the JPDCL and KPDCL for smooth conduct of the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. During the meeting, the ACS reviewed the status of electrical infrastructure development, routine facilities […]
Drug peddler detained under PIT-NDPS Act in Kathua
Jammu: A suspected drug peddler was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in Kathua district on Wednesday, officials said. The detainee, identified as Harpal Singh alias Balochi, is a resident of Kathua district. “He was lodged in Central Kot Bhalwal Jail, Jammu, after execution of the Prevention […]
‘Nasha Mukt J-K Abhiyaan’: Narco-terrorists, drug peddlers will be hunted down: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the narco-terror ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, saying narco-terrorists and drug-peddlers can no longer hide and will be hunted down even in their deepest hideouts. “Narco-terrorists and drug peddlers can no longer hide. The law enforcement agencies are on their trail. We will […]
Classrooms Without Teachers: Staff Crisis Pushes J&K Schools to the Brink
Hundreds of schools struggle with acute faculty shortage as students juggle combined classes, abandoned subjects and uncertain futures Srinagar: A deepening shortage of teachers across government schools in Jammu and Kashmir is severely affecting academic activity, forcing thousands of students to study in overcrowded classrooms while many schools continue to function with skeletal staff. […]
NCW seeks Home Ministry’s nod for opening offices in UTs
Srinagar: The National Commission for Women has proposed to open offices in the country’s Union territories and is awaiting approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs in this regard, Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said on Tuesday. “We recently sent a proposal to the ministry to open commission offices in the UTs. We are waiting for the […]
CS calls for concrete action plan to control Cancer in J&K
Stresses creation of Cancer Registry and early detection protocols in collaboration with ICMR SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday held detailed consultations with leading healthcare institutions and medical experts regarding the formulation of a comprehensive cancer control strategy for Jammu and Kashmir aimed at strengthening awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment and preventive oncology across the […]
SC’s verdict is apt
The Supreme Court’s verdict on Tuesday was not about dogs alone. It was about the State’s forgotten promise of public safety. By holding that the “right to live with dignity encompasses the right to live freely without threat from dog bites,” a bench of the SC said ending years of legal ambiguity and placed human […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Outlaw hazardous Mosquito Coils Recent reports brief that there is an evidence of health risks for human’s beings for using mosquito repellent incense sticks. It is alarming to note that nearly 85% of these products in the market lack mandatory Central Insecticides Registration approval. With nearly 70% of doctors identifying respiratory issues linked […]
Italy and India: A Strategic Partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean
Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into a special strategic partnership grounded in the values of freedom and democracy, and a common vision for the future. At a time […]