Regularisation benefits: SC pulls up JK officials for non-compliance of HC order
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has censured Jammu and Kashmir officials for not complying with a high court court over the regularisation of daily wagers and called it as a “glaring and textbook example of obstination”. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh said instead of complying with the 2007 order of […]
2400 children in Child Care Institutes in J&K: Govt
‘69 CCIs sanctioned, 63 established, 6 more being established’ Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that there are around 2400 children living Child Care Institutes in the region and that all the requisite interventions are being made for the overall development of these children. Replying to the question of MLA Pampore Justice […]
Want to make J&K self-reliant, reduce its dependence on Delhi: Omar
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday described the budget presented in the legislative assembly as “historic,” stating that it is the first time in the country that the concerns of every single legislator were taken into account during its formulation. Addressing the post-budget press conference, Omar said that his goal is to make Jammu […]
Govt approves centres for processing solid waste in small towns
Solid waste management Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said 78 solid waste management centres and material recovery facilities along with compost pits have been approved for processing of municipal solid waste in small and medium towns of the region. The work has been awarded for the bio-remediation of 6.16 lakh metric tonnes […]
J&K records 30% excess rainfall in 5 days
MeT predicts more precipitation from Mar 10 Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 30 per cent above average precipitation in the past five days, thereby increasing the water level in the river Jhelum and other streams. As per the data available against the average rainfall of 25.4mm, Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a rainfall of […]
India’s security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats: Rajnath
New Delhi: India’s security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats such as cyber and hybrid warfare as well as “space-based espionage”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday. He said internal security is not just about managing conventional threats like terrorism, separatist movements, and left-wing extremism but it is also about preparing for unconventional […]
Ramadhan: Price of essentials skyrockets in Kashmir, people express concern
Srinagar: Amidst the holy month of Ramadhan, the people across Kashmir have voiced concerns over the skyrocketing prices of essential items, particularly fruits, vegetables, and other daily necessities. Locals from various districts including Srinagar, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, Baramulla, and Kupwara expressed their concerns, stating, “Vegetables and fruits have become almost unaffordable for the […]
Govt tightens noose on illegal mining
Initiates stern action to curb the menace JAMMU: In a decisive move aimed at tackling the menace of illegal mining in the Union Territory, the Jammu and Kashmir government has attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, H L Langeh, with the Administrative Department, ceasing all powers vested in him with immediate effect, an official […]
Admin working for inclusive growth with sincerity, commitment: LG
Felicitates recipients of Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra Samman Award 2025 JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir Administration is working for inclusive growth with sincerity and commitment Felicitating the recipients of ‘Maharaja Hari Singh Dogra Samman Award 2025’, organised by Women Club Meri Pehchan at Jammu, LG Sinha said athat […]
Centre to help children, youth fight internet addiction to be set up at AIIMS Delhi
New Delhi: A first-of-its-kind centre in the country to help children and youth fight internet and technology addiction will be set up at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently approved the proposal to set up the Centre for Advanced Research on Addictive Behaviours (CAR-AB) […]
