BSF SI shoots self near LoC in Rajaouri
Jammu: A Border Security Force sub-inspector allegedly shot himself with his service rifle near the Line of Control in Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said. Sub-inspector Raj Kumar was on duty in a forward location near the border fence in Nowshera sector when he allegedly shot himself, the officials said, citing preliminary findings. The body […]
Govt to roll out comprehensive cancer control strategy

Says huge thrust has been put on expanding medical infrastructure Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced a comprehensive cancer control strategy, including infrastructure development, capacity building and partnerships. Health and Education minister Sakina Itoo, while replying to a discussion on grants in the Assembly, said the administration is significantly expanding medical […]
‘Agriculture First’ Policy will ensure Developed India, Aatma-Nirbhar JK: Lt Guv

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that ‘Agriculture First’ Policy will ensure Developed India and Aatma-Nirbhar Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasised that agriculture and allied sectors is the ultimate insurance policy that no developing society or nation can afford to ignore. “Despite relentless tests by challenges- from climate change to economic uncertainty- one […]
Reservation report sent to Centre: Minister Itoo

Says will be made public after decision Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said the report prepared by a sub-committee on reservation has been approved by the Cabinet and forwarded to the Centre, and it will be made public once a final decision is received. On December 10, 2024, the government had […]
Pandemonium in Assembly over CM’s remarks against BJP lawmakers

MLAs stage walkout, seek apology from CM Jammu: Uproarious scenes were witnessed in the Legislative Assembly for the second consecutive day on Wednesday over remarks made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah against BJP lawmakers. As the House assembled in the morning BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma said the words used by the CM were […]
Expunge remarks if found unparliamentary: CM tells Speaker
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asked the Speaker to expunge any remarks he made during his reply on budget discussions, if they were found unparliamentary. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, the CM said he regretted the remarks made in the House the previous day. “What I said hurt them. I regret that. But […]
Soldier injured in mine blast near LoC in Gulmarg sector
Srinagar: An Army soldier was injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control in the Gulmarg sector of north Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The landmine blast took place near the Line of Control (LoC) in the early hours on Wednesday, injuring one soldier, who has been admitted to the Basement Hospital here […]
31 colonies regularised in Jammu, process now stayed by HC: CM
Jammu: The process of regularisation of residential colonies in Jammu was initiated earlier and the Jammu Development Authority has already regularised 31 colonies, but the process was later stayed by the high court, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question raised by BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma in […]
Budget envisages total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for 2026-27: FM

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the government has envisaged a total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore for the next financial year, up 7.7 per cent from the current fiscal ending March 31. According to the revised estimate, the size of the Budget for the current fiscal is Rs 49.64 […]
JK govt has no plans to seek back power projects from Centre
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday told the Legislative Assembly that it has “no proposal” seeking the return of power projects from the Central government, stating that the issue “pertains to the Government of India.” The statement, a clear articulation of the Union Territory’s administrative position, comes amid a long-standing political demand in […]