33 Kashmiri students suspended in Rajasthan over protest; J&K body seeks CM’s intervention
Srinagar, Feb 12: Over 30 students from Jammu and Kashmir have been suspended from a private university in Rajasthan after they protested against its failure to secure mandatory approvals for a nursing course, a students’ body said on Thursday, seeking Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s intervention. The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association said 33 students of […]
HADP rollout, tech infusion to modernise farm sector, boost income: Govt
Jammu, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir government has implemented a multi-pronged strategy to promote modern farming practices across the Union Territory, with a focus on protected cultivation, farm mechanisation, digital monitoring and market integration, the Assembly was informed on Thursday. Replying to a query by legislator Shamim Firdous, the government said interventions under the […]
Govt rebuts 28 fake news items in 10 months, says no mandate to regulate fact check units
JAMMU, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has rebutted 28 fake or misleading news items in 10 months through its media monitoring cell, but does not have the mandate to regulate websites, digital platforms or private fact-checking units, the Legislative Assembly was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to a question by legislator […]
Govt working to vacate stay on construction of ARTO office in Sopore
Jammu, Feb 12 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that efforts are underway to vacate the court stay on the construction of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) office at Sopore, even as the existing transport yard continues to operate at full capacity. In a written reply to a […]
Rs 2,901 lakh spent on tourism promotion in Jammu, over Rs 2,700 in Kashmir in 2 years: Govt
Jammu, Feb 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that more than Rs 7,647 lakh has been spent on the promotion of tourism across the Jammu and Kashmir divisions during the financial years 2024–25 and 2025–26. Replying to a question raised by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the Tourism Department, said that […]
Trade unions hold day-long strike; services likely to be partly affected
New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Employees and workers associated with a joint forum of central trade unions observed a day-long strike on Thursday to show their “resistance to anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the central government”. The forum has claimed that 30 crore workers are being mobilised for a “general strike” to protest […]
Voting begins in Bangladesh’s crucial parliamentary elections
Dhaka, Feb 12 (PTI) Voting began on Thursday morning in Bangladesh’s crucial general election — the first since the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina in massive nationwide protests in August 2024. The voting started in 299 out of 300 parliamentary constituencies across the country from 7:30 am (local time) and will continue until 4:30 […]
Lieutenant Governor inaugurates Agriculture Summit and Kisan Mela at SKUAST, Jammu
JAMMU, FEB 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday highlighted that the ‘Agriculture First’ Policy will ensure Developed India and Aatma-Nirbhar Jammu Kashmir. He emphasised that agriculture and allied sectors is the ultimate insurance policy that no developing society or nation can afford to ignore. “Despite relentless tests by challenges- from climate change to economic […]
Speaker Assembly inaugurates 46th Annual Literary Conference at Jammu
JAMMU, FEB 11: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, today inaugurated the three day 46th Annual Literary Conference, organised as the Festival of Mother Language, at K L Saigal Hall Writers’ Club, Jammu. The conference is being organised by Adbi Markaz Kamraz, Jammu and Kashmir, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir […]
‘I regret if my remarks caused hurt’: CM Omar in House amid BJP walkout
Jammu, Feb 11: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed regret in the Legislative Assembly over his remarks that triggered protests by BJP members, stating he did not intend to hurt anyone. BJP legislators created uproar in the House, terming the Chief Minister’s reported comment as “inappropriate” and against the dignity of […]