SC notice to Centre on plea challenging NBEMS’s decision to reduce NEET PG cut-off percentile
New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea challenging the decision of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to drastically reduce the qualifying cut-off percentiles for NEET-PG 2025-26. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued notices […]
J&K issues over 26,500 EWS certificates, Govt tells Assembly
Jammu, Feb 4: The government on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 26,558 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates have been issued across Jammu and Kashmir so far, clarifying that rejections occur only when applicants fail to meet the prescribed eligibility norms. According to the data shared by the government, 24,545 EWS certificates were issued in […]
Govt says no data has been maintained on timber allocation to tribal communities
JAMMU, FEB 4: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday informed the legislative assembly that it does not maintain specific records on timber distribution to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population, raising questions about the monitoring of resource allocation in the union territory. The information was part of a written government reply to a query by […]
Assembly briefly adjourned as NC, Congress MLAs protest LoP Sunil Sharma’s remarks
Jammu, Feb 4: Proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly were disrupted on Wednesday after National Conference and Congress legislators protested against Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma over his remarks related to the Pir Panjal region, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House for 15 minutes. The protest erupted soon after the House assembled, […]
Shab-e-Baraat observed across Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 4 (PTI) The Shab-e-Baraat (night of forgiveness) prayers were held at mosques and shrines across the Kashmir valley on Tuesday night with traditional fervour and devotion, officials said. However, there were no night-long prayers at Jama Masjid, the historic mosque at Nowhatta here, after authorities closed the mosque and placed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq […]
Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon
New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Wednesday following vociferous protests by Opposition members over various issues. As soon as the House met for the day, Opposition members sought to raise certain issues and shouted slogans. Amid the protests, Speaker Om Birla said members should be allowed to […]
Govt rejects proposal for Monthly stipend to young lawyers
Jammu, Feb 4: The government on Wednesday ruled out any plan to provide a monthly financial assistance scheme for young advocates, stating that extending such aid to one professional group would trigger similar demands from others, causing a significant strain on the exchequer. Responding to a written question from legislator Shamim Firdous during the budget […]
Apple box chemical to be phased out, govt offers 50 percent subsidy for safer packaging
Jammu, Feb 4: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said sodium silicate adhesive used in apple packaging boxes does not ordinarily pose “direct acute toxicity risks” to consumers as it does not come into direct contact with the produce. In a written reply to a question by legislator Irshad Rasool Kar in the assembly, […]
Udhampur Encounter: Security forces planning final assault on two holed-up terrorists
Jammu, Feb 4 (PTI) Security forces are preparing for a final assault on two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists holed up inside a natural cave in the Udhampur district, with no exchange of fire reported during the night, officials said on Wednesday. The terrorists were located inside the cave by joint search teams of the Army, police […]
Centre halts three proposed railway projects in Kashmir, cites objections by stakeholders
Srinagar, Feb 3: The Centre on Tuesday said that three proposed railway projects in Kashmir have been put on hold following objections from locals and elected representatives, who raised concerns over large-scale land acquisition and its impact on apple orchards. Union Railway Minister Ashwani Kumar there is already a railway line from Srinagar to Baramulla, […]