Seasonal irrigation workers stage protest in Awantipora, seek year-round employment
Pulwama: Demanding year-round employment, job security, and an end to what they described as prolonged exploitation, seasonal employees of the Mechanical Irrigation Division Awantipora, on Friday staged a peaceful sit-in protest and appealed to the authorities to resolve their long-pending issues. The protesting workers assembled at the irrigation office premises in Awantipora and raised slogans […]
Accidental grenade blast injures two soldiers in Poonch
Jammu: Two Army personnel were injured in an accidental grenade blast at LoC in Poonch district on Friday, officials said. They said that an accidental grenade explosion occurred in the forward area along the LoC today during a training exercise. Two army soldiers sustained injuries in the incident. Both the soldiers were immediately shifted to […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Kulgam -Devsar Line will be observed due to which power supply to Chambgund, Devsar, Ashmuji, Kilam, Akhal, Sopat and adjoining areas will be affected from 09 AM to 03 PM on 13 & 16 June 2026. Similarly, shutdown of 33 kV Budgam […]
Online drug network busted in Doda, 2000 intoxcant capsules seized: Police
Jammu: Police on Friday claimed to have busted an online drug supply network in Doda district and seized 2,000 pregabalin capsules meant for illegal distribution. The operation was carried out as part of the ongoing crackdown against drug abuse and illegal trafficking of pharmaceutical intoxicants under the drug-free Jammu and Kashmir campaign. Police said they […]
Man impersonating IB official held in Kathua
Jammu: A man allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was held by police in Kathua district, officials said. The accused was identified as Ankush, a resident of Kathua district, they said. Acting on specific information, police on Thursday morning intercepted a two-wheeler being ridden by the suspect and subjected him to verification. During checking, […]
JKBOSE refutes misleading videos regarding syllabus change
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has refuted media reports communicated by some media outlets that the Syllabus and courses of study have been changed for 9th to 12th classes. In a clarification issued by Director Academics, the J&K BOSE has clarified that there is no change in the curriculum or courses […]
Streamline infrastructure, create quality facilities for students: Sakeena Itoo to B.Ed College Operators
Discusses issues concerning Teacher Education Institutions across J&K SRINAGAR: Minister for School Education, Sakeena Itoo, Friday chaired a meeting with representatives of the Private B.Ed College Association of Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, to discuss issues concerning the Teacher Education Institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, […]
Sakeena Itoo boosts healthcare, education infrastructure in Beerwah Constituency
Inaugurates State-of-Art Laparoscopy Unit at SDH Magam, lays foundation for development projects BUDGAM: Minister for Health & Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, inaugurated several key healthcare facilities besides laying foundation stones for education infrastructure projects in Budgam during her tour of Beerwah constituency in the district. The Minister […]
Javed Rana meets Jammu delegations, orders priority action on water supply, forest rights, tribal welfare
JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, met several deputations from Jammu division and took stock of their issues and concerns. He addressed a wide range of public grievances spanning drinking water supply, forest rights, tribal welfare, employment and other issues directly bearing on the daily lives […]
Pulwama residents seek restoration of smart city bus service on Degree College Pulwama route
Pulwama: Residents of several areas in Pulwama have appealed to the authorities to immediately restore the Smart City bus service operating on the New Colony–Government Degree College Pulwama route, saying the suspension of the service has created significant difficulties for students, senior citizens, women and other daily commuters. Locals said the bus service had emerged […]