RTI exposes delay in implementing SC guidelines on Nurses’ wages in J&K
Committee formed in 2023 yet to submit report Nurses continue to face low salaries and poor working conditions across private hospitals Pulwama: An RTI disclosure has brought to light significant delays in the implementation of guidelines concerning the pay structure and working conditions of nurses in private hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir, despite clear directives […]
Wildlife deptt taking measures to tackle human-wild boar conflict: Javed Rana
JAMMU: Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday informed that the Department of Wildlife Protection has taken several measures to effectively and promptly mitigate human–wild boar conflict in and around Dachigam National Park, including New Theed village. The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by Salman Ali Sagar on […]
Calling Attention Motion: GMC Udhampur delivering efficient services under prescribed norms: Health Minister
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo Saturday informed the House that the government Medical College (GMC) and Associated Hospital Udhampur is functioning in conformity with the prescribed norms and standards and continues to provide efficient healthcare services to the public. The Minister said this in reply to the Calling Attention motion moved […]
WSS Magam Town Project to strengthen water supply: Govt
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government has undertaken WSS Magam Town project under AMRUT 2.0 to augment portable water in Magam and other adjoining areas. The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Motion moved by legislator Dr Shafi […]
CM reiterates availability of fuel, LPG in JK, Asks people not to panic
Jammu, Mar 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday reassured the public that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, LPG, and kerosene are available across Jammu and Kashmir, urging citizens not to fall prey to rumours.Addressing reporters here after the Assembly proceedings, the Chief Minister categorically dismissed reports of shortages as baseless, stating that the administration […]
PDP workers protest in Srinagar
Say govt turning blind eye to people’s problems Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday held a protest here, accusing the Jammu and Kashmir government of turning a blind eye to people’s issues and not fulfilling its promises. Scores of party leaders and workers assembled at the Press Enclave here and protested against the government. […]
Investiture ceremony: Northern Army Commander presents 93 gallantry, service awards
Udhampur: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Saturday presented 93 awards, including 52 individual honours and 41 unit citations, to Army personnel in recognition of exceptional courage and distinguished service at the Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 held here. The awards acknowledged acts of extraordinary valour in counter-insurgency operations, high-altitude deployments and sensitive […]
CRPF jawan dies in Shopian, cardiac arrest suspected
Srinagar: A CRPF jawan died due to suspected cardiac arrest in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. Head constable Gyan Chand of 14th Battalion CRPF fell unconscious inside the camp at District Police Lines (DPL) Shopian this morning, the officials added. They said the jawan was rushed to a hospital, where he […]
Cop hurt in accidental discharge of colleague’s rifle in Shopian
Srinagar: A policeman was injured when the gun of his colleague accidentally went off at district police office in south Kashmir’s Shopian on Friday, officials said here. Constable Ashiq Hussain, working as canteen boy, sustained bullet injury in his lower abdomen due to accidental discharge from another policeman’s rifle in the canteen, the officials said. […]
Budget Session: Rs. 27.245 lakh disbursed among fire victims in Eidgah constituency: Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Saturday said that about Rs. 27.245 lakh have been disbursed among the fire affected families in Eidgah constituency during 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years. While replying to the calling attention moved by Legislator Mubarik Gul in the Legislative Assembly, the Deputy Chief Minister said that a total 14 Fire […]