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Fresh migrant relief registration not justified amid improved situation in valley: CM

Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that fresh cases for registration under Kashmir migrant relief assistance are not being entertained at present in view of the improved law and order situation in the valley. He said that the Prime Minister’s Return and Rehabilitation Package for Kashmiri Migrants is aimed at facilitating their voluntary, […]

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CS pushes for time-bound, result-oriented implementation of Traffic Plans

Chairs MDC meeting on Traffic Management in Twin Cities   JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Multi-Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management Systems for Jammu and Srinagar cities to review plans and proposals aimed at easing congestion, strengthening road safety, and improving overall urban mobility in the twin capital cities. […]

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CM inaugurates maternity block at SMGS Hospital in Jammu

JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday inaugurated the new maternity block at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital here. Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakina Itoo, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi, Secretary Health & Medical Education Syed Abid Rasheed, Managing Director J&K Medical Supplies Corporation Limited […]

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Omar welcomes US’ tariff cut on Indian goods

Omar welcomes US’ tariff cut on Indian goods

Says move will bring ‘relief for our exporters’   Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday welcomed the US government’s decision to bring down reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods, saying this would bring relief to many exporters in the country who were facing difficulties in view of the increased tariff. US President Donald Trump on […]

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Govt orders probe into Budgam brick kiln demolitions

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the government will conduct an inquiry into the demolition of brick kilns and crushers in Budgam district. The decision was taken after allegations by legislators that registered units were targeted while illegal operations continues to function. Responding to a question by National Conference (NC) MLA […]

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Teachers must think beyond the curriculum’s rigid map: LG Sinha

Teachers must think beyond the curriculum’s rigid map: LG Sinha

In this AI era, teaching isn’t about rote delivery but nurturing creativity   JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised the need for forward-thinking teachers who can equip students for tomorrow’s uncertainties, like Artificial Intelligence (AI) disruptions, climate shifts, inspire to pioneer breakthroughs and fuel a dynamic and innovation-driven economy. The Lieutenant Governor was […]

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Encounter in higher reaches of Udhampur, JeM terrorists believed trapped

Jammu: An intense gunfight lasting nearly an hour rattled a remote forest area in Udhampur district on Tuesday after security forces trapped two to three suspected Pakistani terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit inside a natural cave, officials said. One of the terrorists was hit during the encounter but managed to retreat into the cave, […]

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Omar slams politicisation of sports

Says ‘Ind-Pak matches covered like war’   Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s decision to withdraw from the high-profile T20 World Cup match against India was the result of the problematic intersection of sports and politics. Abdullah, a cricket enthusiast, emphasised that merging sports with political issues often leads to adverse […]

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J&K govt approves liquidation of SCARD Bank

No rehab plan for employees yet, says Minister   Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said it has approved the liquidation of the J&K State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development (SCARD) Bank. In a written reply to the Assembly, minister-in-charge for cooperatives Javed Ahmed Dar said the decision was taken by council of […]

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Minimum wages revised across J&K in 2022, further changes linked to NFW: Dy CM

Minimum wages revised across J&K in 2022, further changes linked to NFW: Dy CM

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the Union Territory revised minimum wages for scheduled employments in October 2022 and any further revision will be carried out once the Government of India notifies and implements the national floor wage under the code on wages. Replying to a question raised by legislator Ali […]