PM to flag-off first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19: BJP Leader
Jammu: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, Ranbir Singh Pathania, on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag-off the first Vande Bharat Express to Kashmir from Katra on April 19. Pathania, who is also MLA from Udhampur East, said, “History will be written in the political, social, and economic landscape of Kashmir. Kashmir is […]
SC refuses review of decision against confiscating funds received via electoral bonds
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the review of its decision against the petitions for confiscating Rs 16,518 crore received by political parties under the 2018 electoral bond scheme. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra dismissed the review plea filed by one […]
Govt raises marriage assistance to ₹75000 for AAY category girls
‘Our government stands committed to uplifting every household in need’: CM SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has enhanced the Financial Assistance under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme (SMAS) for poor girls, increasing the amount from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 for families holding Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) ration cards. An order issued by the Department […]
Govt accords sanction to free additional foodgrains for AAY households
Srinagar: In a move to support poor households in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has sanctioned the provision of additional foodgrains free of cost to beneficiaries under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) scheme. The initiative aims to augment the monthly food requirements of AAY households within the Public Distribution System (PDS). The decision, formalised through […]
Govt to set up early warning system to deal with sudden glacial lake breaches
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government is establishing an early warning system to enhance preparedness for any sudden breach of glacial lakes due to the climate change-induced rapid melting in the Himalayas, officials said here. They said there is an “imminent risk of sudden breach” of Glacial Lakes in the high-altitude regions, particularly in the […]
Misleading ads: SC asks states, UTs to set up grievance redressal mechanism
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the states and union territories to create a grievance redressal mechanism against misleading advertisements. A bench of Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said misleading advertisements could cause great harm to the society and it was essential to stop them and save the ignorant masses. The state […]
Reckless waste disposal, poisonous substances threaten aquatic life in water bodies
Fisheries department urges the public to avoid harmful practices Pulwama: The indiscriminate disposal of waste and the introduction of poisonous substances into water bodies are posing severe threats to aquatic life, particularly fish populations, in south Kashmir’s Pulwama and Shopian districts. These harmful practices are leading to habitat degradation, chemical contamination, and a decline in […]
Parigam-newa hamlet almond orchards present stunning landscape
Locals demand organising of ‘Jashn-e-Bahar’ festival in the area Pulwama: Parigam and Newa, hamlets in Pulwama district of south Kashmir are renowned for their picturesque almond and apple orchards that contribute significantly to the region’s economy and offer stunning landscapes, especially during the blooming season. The residents of the area said that currently almond orchards […]
CS favours leveraging CITaG for future ready governance
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Saturday chaired the Empowered Committee meeting of the Centre for Innovation, Technology Adoption, and Governance (CITaG) to review its functioning in Jammu and Kashmir. Those who attended the meeting included Principal Secretary, Finance; Director, IIM Jammu; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Secretary, Planning; Secretary, Law besides other concerned officers from IIM, CITaG […]
Healthcare Infra: JK has 139 advanced life support ambulances, Ladakh equipped with 22
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 139 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and 64 Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances, while Ladakh has 22 ALS ambulances but no BLS ambulances, according to the latest data from the National Health Mission (NHM) as of September 2024. Despite improvements in emergency medical services, the lack of […]
