J&K Has a Health Institution for every 3,500 people, says Govt Data
Jammu, Feb 3: The Jammu and Kashmir administration highlighted the Union Territory’s robust health infrastructure in a significant revelation before the legislative assembly on Tuesday, showcasing a density that surpasses the national average. In a written reply to a query by legislator Mir Saifullah during the ongoing budget session, the administration stated that Jammu and […]
Qazigund fire mishap: Two firefighters injured in dousing operation
Qazigund, Feb 3: Two personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) department were injured while battling a fire incident in the Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said. An official said that a blaze broke out at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Qazigund and quickly engulfed the building before […]
Speaker disallows amendments on Article 370, Statehood
Srinagar, Feb 3: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday announced that he had rejected an amendment moved by Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on the issue of Article 370, “because a resolution on the same was already passed by the House.” After Question Hour was over, Lone questioned the Speaker […]
No assessment carried out to assess losses suffered by tourism industry in 2025: Govt
Jammu, Feb 3: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday said that no assessment has been carried out to evaluate the losses suffered by tourism stakeholders in 2025. In a written reply to a question from MLA Lal Chowk, Ahsan Pardesi the minister in charge of Tourism, who also happens to be Chief Minister Omar […]
Demanding restoration of statehood, NC legislators protest outside J&K Assembly
Jammu, Feb 3: The ruling National Conference (NC) on Tuesday staged a protest outside the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly, demanding restoration of statehood and an end to the harassment of Kashmiris in other states and Union Territories. Carrying placards with slogans like “Restore Statehood”, NC MLAs demanded the restoration of statehood. PDP MLA Muntazir Mehdi, […]
Centre allocates Rs 1,086 crore for J-K rail infrastructure in Budget: Union Minister
Jammu, Feb 3 (PTI) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Centre has allocated approximately Rs 1,086 crore to Jammu and Kashmir in the rail budget, even as he announced that efforts are underway to further strengthen rail connectivity in remote areas of the Union territory. “The Union Railway Ministry has allocated approximately Rs […]
President Trump announces US-India trade deal, lowers tariffs from 25 pc to 18 pc
New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Monday after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The prime minister said he […]
US-India agreement on trade deal: Trump after phone talks with PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Monday after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump claimed India will move […]
Silver slides for 3rd straight day to Rs 2.6 lakh/kg; gold drops to Rs 1.52 lakh/10g
New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) Silver prices extended its steep fall for the third straight day, tumbling Rs 52,000 to Rs 2.60 lakh per kg in the national capital on Monday, while gold fell to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams amid weak global trends and a firm US dollar. According to the All India […]
Special trains to run between Katra, Srinagar for two days to ease passenger rush
Jammu, Feb 2 (PTI) The Northern Railway’s Jammu division has decided to operate an additional pair of special trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar over the next two days for the benefit of travellers and tourists visiting snow-bound Kashmir, officials said on Monday. The special reserved trains will operate on Shri Mata […]