BJP legislators stage dharna outside Assembly
Accuse Speaker of bias in allotting time Jammu: BJP legislators on Wednesday staged a dharna outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly after staging a walkout from the House, alleging that Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather was “muzzling the voice of the opposition” and showing bias while allotting speaking time to members of the ruling party. […]
Searches carried out in Srinagar ahead of Amit Shah’s visit
Srinagar: Security forces on Wednesday carried out a surprise cordon and search operation in the Ab Guzar area of Srinagar, officials said. The operation comes just three days ahead of the scheduled visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the valley. Security forces sealed all entry and exit points leading to the Abi Guzar […]
Women opposition MPs gherao treasury benches in LS, force adjournment
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed dramatic scenes as women opposition MPs charged towards the Prime Minister’s seat holding banners ahead of his scheduled speech, leading to adjournment of proceedings for the day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not present in the House and BJP member P P Chaudhary was making his remarks […]
Govt committed to best facilities for cancer patients: CM
Addresses World Cancer Day event at GMC Jammu JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday addressed a World Cancer Day event at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, reaffirming the Government’s proactive role in ensuring the best possible facilities for cancer patients as well as healthcare professionals. The programme was organised by GMC Jammu under the […]
Budget Session
CM introduces Jan Vishwas, Anti-Discrimination Bills in Assembly JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday tabled Jan Vishwas and Anti-Discrimination Bills in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister introduced “The Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026” (L.A. Bill No. 1 of 2026). The Bill seeks to amend certain […]
Check on adulteration:
Regular market inspections, rice sampling being conducted across JK: Sakeena Itoo Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo Wednesday informed the House that regular market inspections and sampling of rice is being conducted by the Health department across Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar, to check sale of adulterated rice. This was stated […]
J&K issues over 26,500 EWS certificates: Govt tells Assembly
Jammu: The government on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 26,558 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates have been issued across Jammu and Kashmir so far, clarifying that rejections occur only when applicants fail to meet the prescribed eligibility norms. According to the data shared by the government, 24,545 EWS certificates were issued in the Jammu […]
No proposal for paying monthly stipend to young lawyers: Govt
Jammu: The government on Wednesday ruled out any plan to provide a monthly financial assistance scheme for young advocates, stating that extending such aid to one professional group would trigger similar demands from others, causing a significant strain on the exchequer. Responding to a written question from legislator Shamim Firdous during the budget session of […]
Situation inherited by us: Omar on outsourcing assets
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday revealed that the assets of Sungli yatri base camp and rain shelter sheds for the Kailash yatra have been outsourced and said that this situation was inherited by his government. Replying to a question by BJP MLA Dalerp Singh during Question Hour in the Assembly, Abdullah, who is […]
Night temperatures dip below freezing point in Gulmarg, Pahalgam
Srinagar: Night temperatures in tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Kashmir fell several degrees below freezing point, while the rest of the valley enjoyed a warmer night, officials said on Wednesday. Gulmarg, the popular ski resort located in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 8.0 degrees Celsius, marking a […]