Fresh landmine blasts along LoC as forest fire rages for second day in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu: Nearly a dozen landmines exploded as a forest fire raged along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district for the second day on Tuesday, officials said. The fire broke out in the Basooni forward area of Balakote sector on Monday afternoon and spread to parts of the Mendhar sector on Tuesday. The fire […]
Massive healthcare push positions J&K as emerging medical hub
2 AIIMS, 12 Medical Colleges, 17 CCBs and 3,166 Wellness Centres strengthens services from tertiary to grassroots level JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a historic and far-reaching transformation in its healthcare sector, marked by massive infrastructure development, unprecedented expansion in medical education, and sustained support from the Government of India. Strategic investments made over […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Pulwama
Srinagar: Police arrested two drug peddlers along with huge quantity of contraband substance in Pulwama, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that a police party during naka checking at Tengpona road intercepted two suspicious persons. During search, 20.675 kilograms of Charas (Choora) like substance concealed in Nylon bags were recovered from their possession. They […]
CU Kashmir announces admission to UG programmes
Announces admission for Ph.D progs Ganderbal: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) has announced admission to its nine undergraduate programmes through CUET UG 2026 to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Common University Entrance Test (CUET (UG) – 2026 will be conducted in 13 mediums across India and abroad for admission to the Undergraduate […]
CS sets Feb’ 15 deadline to ensure functional girls’ toilets in all govt schools
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday reviewed the status of availability and functionality of toilet facilities for girl students in government schools across J&K. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Secretary, School Education Department, the Directors of School Education, Chief Engineers, and other senior officers concerned. During the review, […]
Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable: Farooq Abdullah
Rejects BJP leader’s demand to bifurcate UT Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday asserted that Jammu and Kashmir are inseparable, firmly rejecting a recent demand by a BJP leader to grant separate statehood to the Jammu region by bifurcating the Union Territory. The former chief minister’s remarks came even as the BJP’s JK […]
Congress holds dharna on MGNREGA issue in Jammu
Jammu: The Congress held a sit-in dharna in Jammu under the banners of ‘MGNREGA Bachao’ and ‘Humari Riyasat, Humara Haq’, asserting that it will not allow any dilution of the rural employment scheme or compromise the rights of Jammu and Kashmir. The protest, organised as per the directions of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) […]
Class 10 results ready, await JKBOSE Chairman’s appointment: Sakina Itoo
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday said the Class 10 examination results for the winter zone of Kashmir are ready and will be declared on time, with the only delay being the pending appointment of the Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE). Responding to concerns over […]
Chief Secretary releases DIPR Calendar-2026 and Official Diary
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today released the Calendar-2026 and Official Diary of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) at a function held here. The Calendar and Diary, brought out annually by the Department of Information & Public Relations, highlight important landmarks, cultural heritage, developmental initiatives and key achievements of the UT besides […]
Speaker LA reviews progress on new LA Complex, allied development works
Emphasizes timely completion, adherence to quality parameters JAMMU: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, convened a meeting with senior officers to review the issues pertaining to construction of new Legislature Complex at Jammu, repair/renovation works in both MLA Hostels, arrangement for NeVa Seva Kendra for MLAs in Legislative Assembly and other ongoing […]