Mission YUVA to become national benchmark for self-employment schemes: CM Disburses ₹100 Cr in 3,003 cases, marks ₹1,000 Cr milestone
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday expressed hope that Mission YUVA would emerge as a model for self-employment schemes across the country, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir aims to set a national benchmark in entrepreneurship-led development. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing the Yuva Mahotsav—Mission YUVA programme held at the Convention Centre here, […]
Take firm action against Private schools indulging in arbitrary fee hikes: Minister
Reviews performance, functioning of JKBOSE Calls for strict monitoring of Private schools across J&K JAMMU: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Monday directed the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) authorities to take firm action against Private schools indulging in arbitrary fee hikes and found violating prescribed norms […]
Indiscriminate felling of walnut trees not allowed: CM Omar
Flags economic importance Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government cannot permit indiscriminate felling of walnut trees as it could severely impact the region’s economy and identity. He said the Union Territory is contributing nearly 3.5 lakh tonnes – over 90 per cent of the country’s total walnut production. Opposing the private […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Budgam
Srinagar: Police in Budgam arrested a drug peddler in the Chadoora area and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that acting on credible information, police came to know that an individual identified as Mohammad Hashim Raina of Hasipora Chadoora, was involved in drug peddling […]
Lifeline in Limbo: Anantnag residents seek fast-track completion of Sakhras Bridge
Anantnag: Growing frustration is palpable among residents of Dachnipora, Khoveripora, and several adjoining villages in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, as they urge authorities to expedite the construction of the long-awaited Sakhras Bridge—an essential link connecting the two major belts of the area. The bridge, being executed by the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department under its […]
Road accidents decline in UT over past three years: Govt
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that road accidents in the Union Territory have shown a declining trend over the past three years, owing to the effective implementation of various road safety measures. In a written reply to the question of National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar in the Assembly, the minister for […]
19th UT J&K Wushu Championship closing ceremony held
Jammu: The closing ceremony of the 19th UT J&K Wushu Championship was held at Indoor hall Bagwatinagar Jammu, a statement issued here said. Satish Shrama who was the Chief guest on the occasion. Approximately 1200 players from 25 teams including all the districts, five Khelo India centres and JK Police team participated in the event. […]
Two BSF personnel injured in assault in Samba
Jammu: Two BSF personnel were injured after they were allegedly attacked by some locals in a village in Samba district in the early hours of Monday, officials said. The incident occurred around 1.30 am when the two, an inspector and a sub-inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF), had gone for some investigation to Gujjar […]
Daily wagers’ regularisation a humanitarian issue: Waheed Parra
Says it is not just a matter of seeking employment Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama, Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, on Monday described the regularisation of daily wagers as a ‘humanitarian issue’ and urged the government to take immediate steps to address their long-pending demands. Speaking to reporters outside the assembly, MLA Para said […]
JKTA nominates Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat as District President Baramulla
Srinagar: Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, has been nominated as the District President, Baramulla of the Jammu & Kashmir Teachers Association (JKTA), a statement issued by the organisation said Monday. A respected educator and an active trade union voice, Bhat is known for his integrity, clarity of thought, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the teaching […]