IED found in north Kashmir’s Baramulla
Srinagar, Feb 20 (PTI) Security forces detected an improvised explosive device (IED) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Friday. The IED was detected by security forces at Janbazpora area of the district on Thursday night. They said a bomb disposal squad was called to the spot which defused it without causing any […]
Pre-1985 rule allows renewal of evacuee land lease for Srinagar liquor unit: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a liquor factory in Srinagar is operating on prime evacuee land, for which the lease was recently extended for 20 years without an auction, invoking rules that predate the current policy. In a written reply, Minister in-charge of Revenue clarified […]
Over 32,500 drug abuse cases registered in J&K since 2022: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 20: More than 32,500 individuals have been registered for drug de-addiction treatment across Jammu and Kashmir since 2022, with the Kashmir Valley accounting for a majority of the cases, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday. Responding to a joint query by legislators Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, Surjeet Singh Slathia, Ali Mohammad […]
NHM staff in J&K on contract, paid as per Govt norms: Minister informs House
Srinagar, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir are working on a contractual basis and are paid a consolidated honorarium as per approved norms. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Surinder Kumar, Health and Medical Education Department Minister […]
Lt Guv releases Prof. Ashok Kaul’s book ‘Kashmir-Nativity Regained’
JAMMU, FEB 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security is the commitment of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “Jammu Kashmir has been undergoing a profound transformation since 2019. Sinister plot of adversary to destroy the dreams and destiny of people of the UT […]
Soldier shoots self dead at Army camp in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 19 (PTI) 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 […]
Border resident held with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri
Jammu, Feb 19 (PTI) A border resident was arrested with two foreign-made pistols in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. Sachin Kumar, a resident of Sair village near the Line of Control, was taken into custody by an Army patrolling party from Raipur village in the Nowshera sector late on Wednesday […]
Govt Paralyzed, 18 Departments Left in the Hands of God’: LoP Sunil Sharma Slams Omar
JAMMU, Feb 19: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma Thursday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of governance paralysis and failing to review any of the 18 departments under his charge. Speaking outside the Assembly here, Sharma alleged that the Chief Minister has not conducted a single review meeting since assuming […]
No violations in generic drug prescription; 307 Jan Aushadhi Kendras functional in J&K: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 19: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has established 307 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across the Union Territory to enhance access to affordable generic medicines; the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Responding to a query by legislator Javaid Riyaz Bedar, the government stated that no violations regarding non-compliance with generic […]
Congress MLAs protest outside assembly over ‘harassment’ of Kashmiris outside J&K
JAMMU, Feb 19 (PTI): Congress MLAs Irfan Lone and Iftikhar Ahmed on Thursday protested over alleged harassment of Kashmiris outside Jammu and Kashmir, demanding an immediate stop to such incidents. Lone, carrying a pamphlet reading “Stop harassment of Kashmiris”, and Ahmed held the protest on the stairs of the assembly. They were joined by MLAs […]