Police seizes three mechanized motor boats for illegal extraction of minerals
Srinagar: Police in Awantipora seized three mechanized motor boats involved in unlawful mineral-related activities, besides 02 illegal Sand Dumping sites also seized in Baramulla, a police spokesman said Monday. He said that a police party seized the said mechanized motor boats which were being used for illegal extraction of minerals. Accordingly, a case vide FIR […]
Upgradation of existing healthcare infrastructure Govt’s priority: Health Minister
Says Rs. 23.75 cr 50-bedded CCB under construction at SDH Kupwara JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that upgradation of the existing healthcare infrastructure is top priority of the government, with special focus on rural and peripheral areas. The Minister stated this while replying to a question […]
Govt considering de-freezing of teacher posts: Education Minister
Jammu: Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the de-freezing of Teacher posts is under active consideration of the government to overcome shortage of teachers in schools across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister said this while replying to a question of Legislator Pawan Kumar Gupta, regarding shortage of teaching staff, in […]
Govt adopts two pronged strategy to enhance flood resilience in Anantnag: Javed Rana
Jammu: The government has adopted a two-pronged strategy, involving short-term and long-term measures, to mitigate the flood risks in Anantnag district and enhance overall flood resilience, Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana said Monday. This was informed by Minister in response to a question raised by Legislator Nizam-ud-din Bhat on behalf of Legislator Peerzada […]
Cluster Universities of Jmu, Sgr allotted land to develop establishments in J&K : Education Minister
Jammu: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo apprised the House on Monday that both the Cluster Universities of Srinagar and Jammu have been allotted land for construction of their establishments in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister said this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Tanvir Sadiq in the Legislative Assembly. The Minister said that […]
Speaker orders investigation into microphone controversy
Srinagar: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he will investigate allegations made by National Conference MLAs that PDP legislator Waheed‑ur‑Rehman Para was using a microphone in the House. Speaking in the Assembly, Rather said the Assembly Secretariat should examine the matter and that appropriate action would be taken under the […]
Worker dies in cement factory as vehicle runs him over
Pulwama: An employee was killed in an accident at the Cement Factory in Khrew area Pampore on Monday, officials said. An official said that the employee, a resident of Khrew Pampore, was struck by a dumper inside the factory premises. He was immediately taken to PHC Khrew, where doctors declared him dead. The deceased has […]
JKPSC and JKSSB collect Rs 48 crore in two years as application fees: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Assembly that the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) together collected over rupees 48 crore as application fees over the last two financial years. In a written reply to a question from PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman […]
DIPR organises One Day workshop on ‘Cyber Security’
JAMMU: A one-day workshop was organized on Monday by the Department of Information and Public Relations at the auditorium, Media Complex, Jammu under the guidance of Director Information Nitish Rajora. The workshop was conducted by the renowned cyber security expert Er. Neeraj Dubey. The session aimed to raise awareness about growing online threats and equip […]
Chief Secretary calls Financial Inclusion key to Inclusive Growth
Inaugurates Financial Literacy Week 2026 for J&K and Ladakh JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday inaugurated the Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The week-long programme is being organised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from February 09 to February 13, 2026, with a focus […]