CIK files chargesheet against doctor, wife under UAPA
Srinagar, Apr 1: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has filed a chargesheet against a doctor and his wife before a special court in Srinagar in a case related to alleged misuse of social media platforms under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), officials said Wednesday. The chargesheet was submitted before the Special Judge designated under […]
Lt Guv visits border village of Makwal in Jammu
JAMMU, APR 1: “Border villages are India’s first line of defence, and the residents are the first face of India that any outsider sees. Border residents are not only first in courage, sacrifice, and patience but you also stand first in the priorities of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said […]
LoP Sunil Sharma slams NC over land grants bill, calls it ‘betrayal of public mandate’
Jammu, Apr 1: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday accused the National Conference of misusing the public mandate, alleging that the government’s move to allow a private member’s bill seeking amendments to the Land Grants Act is aimed at protecting elite interests rather than safeguarding public assets and the rights of ordinary citizens. LoP […]
Daily wagers to be regularised in phases this year: CM Omar
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday assured the House that casual labourers and daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir will be regularised in a phased manner within the financial year. Responding to a bill introduced by MLA M Y Tarigami seeking regularisation of services of casual and other workers, the Chief Minister […]
JK witnesses rainfall deficit in March
SRINAGAR, Apr 1 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir faced a rainfall deficit of 34 per cent in March despite several Western Disturbances in the month, officials said on Wednesday. They said J-K received 100.7 mm of rainfall, below the normal of 152.9 mm, placing the month in the “deficient” category. Srinagar recorded 88.5 mm rainfall against […]
Security key to Kashmiri Pandits’ return, Govt focus on religious sites: CM Omar
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley hinges on the restoration of a secure environment, asserting that the government continues to prioritise the protection of their religious sites. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly during a discussion on a private […]
Govt supports Private Member Bill to renew leases to existing occupants
Jammu, Apr 1: The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday allowed introdcution of a private member’s bill brought by NC’s Tanvir Sadiq, seeking renewal of leases for existing occupants. When the bill came up for introduction in the House, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Revenue portfolio, stated that he would not oppose it and […]
Govt cites capacity crunch in Gulmarg, stops all new registrations for guides and helpers
Jammu, Apr 1 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has halted fresh registrations for ponywallas, sledge pullers and tourist guides in Gulmarg, citing “carrying capacity constraints” at the popular hill resort, with over 1,400 applications lying pending, the Legislative Assembly was informed on Wednesday. In a written reply to Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone, the […]
Govt committed to regularisation of daily wagers, protests unnecessary: Dy CM
JAMMU, Apr 1: (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday reiterated the government’s commitment to regularise daily wage workers, emphasising that the process would be conducted in a structured manner, considering financial constraints. Highlighting the importance of assurances made on the floor of the House, Choudhary said that Chief Minister […]
NHM employees commence 48-hour sit-in in Srinagar to press for their demands
Srinagar, Apr 1: Scores of employees working under the National Health Mission in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday held a protest demonstration and called for a 48-hour sit-in to press for their long-pending demands. The protestors reiterated their demands, including immediate pay revision in line with other states, secure job policy and implementation of social security […]