Added on February 20, 2026 Press Trust of India

Govt to begin regularisation of daily wagers in 2026: CM

Says govt plans to fill 30,000 vacancies Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the government will initiate the process of regularising daily-rated, ad hoc and other temporary employees in a legally and financially sustainable manner in 2026, even as it works to fill nearly 30,000 vacant posts during the current year. Replying to […]

Added on February 20, 2026 Press Trust of India

Terror associate held with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri

Jammu: A terror associate with direct links to Pakistan-based handlers was arrested along with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. Sachin Kumar alias Pamma, a resident of Sair village near the Line of Control, was arrested in a joint operation by police and Rashtriya Rifles from a […]

Added on February 20, 2026 Press Trust of India

Speaker admits PDP MLA Parra’s resolution flagging hate crimes against Kashmiris outside JK

Congress MLAs protest outside assembly over ‘harassment’ of Kashmiris outside Jammu: The speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has admitted a private member’s resolution moved by PDP MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra, strongly condemning hate crimes against minorities and calling for strict enforcement of law. The PDP legislator from Pulwama moved the resolution amid growing incidents of […]

Added on February 20, 2026 Press Trust of India

Soldier ends life at Army camp in Jammu

Jammu: A soldier allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle at an Army camp here, officials said on Thursday. The 24-year-old Agniveer, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, was on guard duty at the Nagrota garrison when he allegedly took the extreme step around Wednesday midnight, they said. The soldier died on the spot and his […]

Added on February 19, 2026 Press Trust of India

Lt Guv Manoj Sinha lays foundation stone of Adi Shankaracharya Temple at Katra

Says Shankaracharya Temple, Devi museum, heli service among major decisions for Katra Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of Adi Shankaracharya Temple and announced a series of major initiatives for the development of Katra, including the setting up of an International Museum of Goddess. The foundation-laying ceremony comes nearly […]

Added on February 19, 2026 Press Trust of India

Assembly adjourned after noisy scenes over police action on students in Jammu

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday was adjourned after witnessing noisy scenes as BJP MLAs protested the alleged police use of force against students who were demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu. The uproar erupted when the House was discussing grants related to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. BJP […]

Added on February 19, 2026 Press Trust of India

J&K Saffron output drops to 19.58 MT in 2024-25

Jammu: Saffron production in Jammu and Kashmir has declined from 23.53 metric tonnes in 2023–24 to 19.58 metric tonnes in 2024–25, according to official data. In a written reply to a question raised by National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said that the total area under Saffron cultivation in the […]

Added on February 19, 2026 Press Trust of India

219 ventilators defunct in 10 GMCs, SKIMS in JK: Govt

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said 219 ventilators are defunct in 10 government medical colleges and the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences across the Union Territory. In a written reply to a starred question raised by MLA Shamim Firdous in the Assembly, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo provided hospital-wise details […]

Added on February 18, 2026 Press Trust of India

Decision on JK’s statehood soon: Union Minister Arjun Meghwal

We hope we do not have to wait much longer: CM Omar Srinagar: Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Meghwal on Tuesday said statehood to Jammu and Kashmir would be restored soon, prompting a quick response from Chief Minsiter Omar Abdullah who said that he hoped that the wait is not too long. […]

Added on February 18, 2026 Press Trust of India

Classrooms must pivot from passive learning to active creation: Lt Guv

Attends valedictory function of 48-hour National-level Hackathon ‘Innovathon 1.0’ JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for transforming the educational campuses to realise the vision of Developed India@2047. He highlighted the need for creating technological ecosystems that continuously reinvent themselves, that refuse to become static or complacent and embrace change as opportunity. “India’s […]