Delegation from Bar Association Jammu calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: A delegation of J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu led by its President Advocate K. Nirmal Kotwal Saturday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The delegation comprised of former Presidents and office-bearers of the J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu including Adv. AK Sawhney, Adv. MK Bhardwaj, Adv. DK Khajuria, Adv. Baldev Singh, Adv. […]
J&K Judicial Academy organizes One Day Refresher programme on ‘Digitization’
Programme designed to impart practical knowledge, give hands-on experience on crucial digital tools and systems integral to judicial functioning SRINAGAR: J&K Judicial Academy Saturday organized a one day Refresher Programme on ‘Digitization’ for High Court Bench Secretaries, Digitization officials, Staff and Readers of Srinagar Wing at J&K Judicial Academy, Moominabad, Srinagar. The programme was organized […]
Tral residents question delay in establishment of 100 MVA grid station at Puch Ara
Pulwama: The residents of Tral hamlet in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have questioned the delay in the establishment of a 100 MVA grid station at Puch Ara Tral. The residents said that their demand stems from the need to enhance the region’s electrical infrastructure to support both current and future energy requirements. They said that […]
Kulgam youth selected to participate in Indian International soft tennis championship
With better infrastructure, Kashmir youth to excel further in sports: Ubaid Bhat Kulgam: A youth from south Kashmir’s Kulgam district has been selected for Indian international soft tennis championship 2025. Ubaid Hassan Bhat (21) a resident of Bozgam Kilam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam who is pursuing Bachelor’s degree at GDC Kulgam is set to […]
MLA Bandipora leads push for NHW status for Sumbal-Bandipora-Gurez Road
Bandipora: Taking a firm stand on connectivity, MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat has once again reiterated the demand for National Highway status for the Sumbal-Bandipora-Gurez Road (128 km)—a crucial lifeline for thousands in North Kashmir. He has also sought firm commitment from the government on another vital link, Sangrama-Bandipora Road (78 km). During the March 25 […]
Govt to dole out policy to attract private investments in higher education
Srinagar: The government on Friday said that it will roll out a policy to attract private investments in higher education. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his Budget 2025-26 speech said, “Our Government will roll out a policy to attract private investment in higher education.” “Efforts will be made to encourage renowned private universities to establish […]
Govt to engage youth in sports activities: CM
Announces multiple sports initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar: Stating that the government would engage 75 lakh youth in sports activities to foster a culture of fitness and excellence, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced multiple sports initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister informed the Legislative Assembly that the national centres of […]
National highway status for 2 key Bandipora roads under consideration: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought approval from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to declare key roads in Bandipora as National Highways, aiming to boost strategic and economic connectivity in the district. In a written reply to Bandipora lawmaker Nizam-ud-Din Bhat’s question, deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who also holds […]
Old GMC Handwara site abandoned due to high risk of floods: Minister
Srinagar: The government on Friday said that the non-tenable site for government medical college Handwara was abandoned due to high risk of floods, while efforts to finalise alternative site are on. Replying to a question of MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Health minister Sakina Itoo said that reasons for abandoning the old GMC site are unprecedented […]
J&K witnessing 2 to 3 percent increase in cancer cases every year: Minister
Srinagar: The government on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir reports 2 to 3 percent increase in cancer cases every year. Replying to a question of MLA Tanveer Sadiq, Health Minister Sakina Itoo informed that 50551 cancer cases were reported in Kashmir from 2018-2024 while in the same period the number of cancer cases in […]
