Kashmir to get its first ‘Crowdfunded’ University
Srinagar: In a significant move to transform higher education in Jammu & Kashmir, a visionary initiative to establish Kashmir’s first crowdfunded university has been officially announced. Named “The University of WathHarbor”, this will be a university by the people, for the people, and of the people of J&K—a first-of-its-kind institution built entirely on public support, […]
Discussing Art 370 in assembly is foolishness: LoP Sharma
Jammu: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader, Sunil Sharma, on Tuesday said that discussing Article 370 is “foolishness.” Sarma while talking to reporters here, said that discussing Article370 is foolishness as the Supreme Court has legitimized its abrogation. “No assembly in the country has the power to overturn the decision of the Parliament,” he […]
No creation, upgradation of Health Centers planned in J&K: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that J&K has a health institution for every 3,500 souls, compared to the national average of 6,000 souls. In a written reply to an unstarred question by MLA Reyaz Ahmed Khan, the Minister in-charge of Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Masood Itto, informed […]
Police organises awareness programmes on New Criminal Laws
Srinagar: In a significant initiative to educate the youth and the general public about recently amended criminal laws, police organized awareness programmes on new Criminal Laws in Budgam and Handwara, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that police in Budgam organized an awareness programme on New Criminal laws at Police Station Khansahib. The event […]
NC MLA seeks CM’s intervention to bring back two Kashmiri youngsters ‘detained’ in Myanmar
Jammu: National Conference MLA Riyaz Ahmed Khan on Tuesday sought Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s intervention to bring back two Kashmiri youngsters “detained” in Myanmar. During a debate on the lieutenant governor’s address in the assembly, Khan raised a point of order, drawing the House’s attention to the “urgent matter of the detention […]
CUKashmir announces admission to UG programmes
Ganderbal: The Central University of Kashmir invites online applications from eligible candidates for admission to various undergraduate (UG) programmes through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) (UG) – 2025, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The prospective students can apply for the following UG programmes: B.Sc. (Hons/Hons. with Research) in: Biotechnology, Zoology, Physics and […]
BJP spokesman calls on Lt Guv
JAMMU: Dr Abhijeet Jasrotia, BJP Spokesperson called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday. Jasrotia expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his visionary leadership and people-centric policy framework, emphasising the strategic significance of Lieutenant Governor’s address to the J&K Legislative Assembly in laying a robust foundation for J&K’s economic resurgence and holistic development. He […]
Lt Guv releases books in Jammu
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday released a book titled ‘Rishton Ke Bheege Akhbaar (Ghazal Sangrah)’ written by Dr Anila Singh Charak. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the author and wished her success in the future literary endeavours. The Lt Guv later released a book titled ‘Jammu: A Land of Heritage and Legends, Volume-I’, authored by […]
CRPF jawan dies inside Srinagar camp
Srinagar: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan died inside a camp in the Wazirbagh area of the city on Tuesday, officials said here. Head constable Jeetendra Devidas was found unconscious at the CRPF camp at Wazirbagh in the early hours, the officials said. They said the jawan was rushed to the SMHS Hospital, where […]
CM Omar Abdullah launches website for Khelo India Winter Games 2025
Four-day event to begin in Gulmarg from March 9 JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the official website for Khelo India Winter Games 2025 (kwig2025.com) at the Civil Secretariat. The launch event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Ministers Javed Ahmad Rana and Satish Sharma, and Gulmarg MLA Farooq A. Shah. Also […]