School education sector in JK has undergone major transformation: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said the school education sector in the Union Territory has undergone a major transformation in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with a focus on equity, inclusion and quality. The government said literacy in Jammu and Kashmir has risen significantly from 11.03 per cent in […]
Upgradation works going on Bandipora stadium civil works almost completed: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said multiple sports infrastructure projects have been developed in Bandipora constituency, while major upgradation works at the Sher-e-Kashmir Sports Stadium in Bandipora and the sports stadium at Naidkhai are progressing under the Capital Action Plan 2025–26. Responding to a question by MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, the Youth Services […]
J&K promoting high-yielding livestock breeds under national, HADP schemes: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is introducing and promoting high-yielding and improved varieties of cows, sheep, buffaloes, poultry and mutton-producing breeds across the Union Territory to improve livestock productivity. Replying to an unstarred Assembly question by MLA Javaid Riyaz, the Agriculture Production Department said the initiatives are being implemented under […]
JKSSB recruitment, calendar for 2026 is being streamlined: Govt
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday admitted to legislative delays in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB), citing administrative hurdles, litigation and weather disruptions as primary causes. In a written reply to a query by Legislator Shamima Firdous in the Legislative Assembly, the government acknowledged that in […]
Correct your eating habits
Health experts and Medicos have been warning parents that most of the kids in today’s world are putting up extra weight owing to consumption of fast food and the problem gets worse as the younger population is spending little time in physical activities. Over the recent years the dietary habits among the younger population […]
Budget Session: 435 others under consideration: Javid Dar
Jammu: The Government on Friday informed the House that 506 families have been alloted 5 marla of land across J&K under PMAY-G while 435 such other cases are under consideration of the Revenue authorities. . This was stated by Minister Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, while replying to a question […]
Govt committed to provide 200 units of free electricity to AAY families
Project nears final approval: Sakeena Itoo Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Friday said that the government is committed to provide monthly 200 units of free electricity to every household of Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category in Jammu and Kashmir and the project, in this regard, is at its final stage […]
Not necessary to explicitly mention Article 370 in Lt Guv’s address: CM
Says article still part of Constitution Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated in the budget session of the assembly that his government remains committed to restoring the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Winding up the discussion on the Motion of Lieutenant Governor’s Address in the assembly, Abdullah said Article 370 was not […]
Cong chief seeks clear statehood timeline
Proposes panel for return of Kashmiri Pandits Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday demanded that the centre spell out a clear timeline for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. Taking part in the motion of thanks on the Lt Governor’s address in the legislative assembly here, […]
Tiranga bike rally held in Kupwara
Srinagar: A civil society group in Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Thursday organised a Tiranga bike rally “to counter” the Kashmir Solidarity Day organised by Pakistan Army on the other side of Line of Control. “The aim of the rally is to counter the propaganda about the so-called Kashmir Solidarity Day organised by Pakistan […]