GDC Ganderbal organises three-Day NSS camp at Manasbal
Ganderbal: The NSS Units of Government Degree College (GDC) Ganderbal successfully organised a three-day camp at Manasbal from March 25- 27, 2026, in collaboration with the Tourist Office Manasbal. The initiative reflected a strong commitment towards environmental sustainability and community engagement. The programme was conducted under the esteemed guidance of Ahsan-ul-Haq Chishti, Chief Executive Officer […]
JKPCC Chief questions security withdrawal, cites risks to political leaders
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Saturday criticised the withdrawal of security cover for political leaders, warning of potential risks. The J&K Congress chief questioned whether authorities were “waiting for another Pahalgam tragedy” before taking corrective steps, and said past incidents had shown that reducing security could lead to […]
MeT predicts rain, snow across J&K till March 30
Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday predicted a fresh spell of intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March 28 to March 30, issuing an advisory for farmers and travellers. Director MET Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy towards evening with intermittent light to […]
Drug De‑addiction Bill set to be introduced in J&K Assembly
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced that it will try to introduce a bill on drug de‑addiction during the ongoing Budget Session. Responding to queries raised by MLAs, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Sakina Masood Ittoo, said the bill is ready and efforts are being made to table it in the […]
Chinar Quantum AI, GVEI sign MoU
Aim to kickstart Deep Technology Innovation Hub Srinagar: Kashmir’s First School-Anchored Deep Technology Innovation Hub was established at Green Valley Educational Institute. The step has been initiated by Chinar Quantum AI which signed a Memorandum of Understanding with GVEI, a handout issued by Chinar Quantum said. A historic collaboration under India’s National Education Policy 2020, […]
Former Dy CM Tara Chand calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Former Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said here. He said that both the leaders discussed several developmental and other issues pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir.
Budget Session: CM says proposal under examination to notify new tourism-worthy areas
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the Government is examining a proposal for the notification of new tourism-worthy areas in Jammu & Kashmir, including several locations in District Doda. Replying to a question raised by MLA Doda West, Shakti Raj Parihar, during the Question Hour of the ongoing Budget Session of the […]
ACB traps Jal Shakti Executive Engineer while accepting bribe in Awantipora
Srinagar; The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday apprehended an Executive Engineer of the Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division in South Awantipora while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹12,000, officials said. The accused official was identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, a resident of Daf Pora in Budgam. A spokesperson for the […]
Programme on drug abuse held at Town Hall Bandipora
Srinagar: An important IEC programme on drug abuse was held at Town Hall Bandipora to address the growing threat of substance addiction that is silently consuming the youth and shaking the moral strength of society. The gathering reflected serious concern over a crisis that has begun to damage families, destroy futures, and weaken the social […]
3,192 low-enrolment schools in JK, over 1,700 closed/merged since 2019: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that as many as 3,192 schools across the Union territory have reported less than 10 or zero enrolment since 2022, with 2,518 teachers posted in them. In a written reply to a question by BJP MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania in the Assembly, Education Minister Sakina Itoo […]