Minister reviews functioning of Health, Social Welfare, Education departments in Poonch
POONCH: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday chaired a meeting to review the performance and functioning of Health, Social Welfare and Education departments in Poonch district. The meeting was attended by MLA Haveli, Ajaz Ahmed Jan; MLA Surankote, Choudhary Mohammad Akram; Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Vikas Kundal; Director Social […]
Political parties hit the streets, demand restoration of statehood
Jammu/Srinagar: Congress, National Conference, and PDP workers on Tuesday hit the streets here, demanding the restoration of the statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The protests were held on the sixth anniversary of the revocation of the erstwhile state’s special status under Article 370, and its bifurcation into two Union Territories. The three parties, along with […]
CBK secures conviction in two separate criminal cases
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has successfully secured convictions in two separate criminal cases, marking a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to combat economic crimes in the region. In the first case, the Court of City Judge Srinagar convicted the accused Mukhtar Ahmad Guroo and Nazir Ahmad Guroo both the […]
Lt Guv felicitates recipients of Amar Ujala Medhavi Chhatra Samman

Says right balance of science and sanskar will provide students with the ability to face the challenges JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Medhavi Chhatra Samman Samaroh organized by Amar Ujala Group at Convention Centre Jammu, on Monday. The Lieutenant Governor felicitated the meritorious students of class 10th and 12th from JKBOSE. He congratulated […]
Statehood, sixth schedule top priority for Ladakh: MP Mohmad Haneefa
New Delhi: A democratic set-up and constitutional safeguards under the sixth schedule remain the priority for people of Ladakh, said MP Mohmad Haneefa, as he rued the slow pace of talks with the Union home ministry. In an interview with PTI as Ladakh marks six years as a Union Territory, the MP, who comes from […]
CM reviews progress of Tawi Riverfront Development Project in Jammu
With project nearing completion; CM calls it a significant development JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday conducted an extensive inspection of the Tawi Riverfront Development Project, a flagship initiative under Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL). The project aims to revitalise the banks of the Tawi River by integrating flood protection with recreational and commercial infrastructure […]
Sakeena Itoo conducts extensive tour of Haveli Constituency, Poonch
Lays foundation stone for GDC Mandi, Dialysis Unit at SDH Mandi POONCH: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday conducted extensive tour of Haveli Constituency of Poonch district and inaugurated several public infrastructure projects besides laying foundation stone for multiple developmental projects. During the visit, the Minister inaugurated Outpatient […]
He hit me, punched me; I was only doing my job: SpiceJet employee thrashed by Army officer
Srinagar: Mudasir Ahmad Khan, the SpiceJet employee who has been bedridden due to alleged assault by an army officer at Srinagar airport last month, said he was targeted for doing his work honestly. He demanded stern action against the assailant to prevent recurrence of such incidents. Four employees of the airline were assaulted by Lieutenant […]
J&K handicapped association member’s protests in Srinagar
Demand redressal of issues Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association (JKHA) on Monday held a protest at Press Enclave in Srinagar, urging the government to address long-pending issues being faced by the community. Association president, Abdul Rashid Bhat told reporters that their demands include special recruitment drives for qualified disabled persons, enhancement of monthly […]
Public Accounts Committee holds meeting in Srinagar
Reviews Audit Paras of Health & Medical Education Department SRINAGAR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Monday convened a meeting at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar to review the audit paras pertaining to the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department. The meeting was chaired by PAC Chairman Sham Lal […]