Govt launches PM-RAHAT for accident victims
New Delhi: The government on Saturday announced the launch of PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme aimed at providing emergency response system for accident victims. India records a significant number of road accident fatalities every year, many of which are preventable with timely medical intervention, the Ministry of Road, Transport and […]
Lt Guv, CM extend greetings on the occasion of Mahashivratri, Herath
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, which will be celebrated tomorrow on February 15. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the sacred occasion of Mahashivratri, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all. I pray for the health, […]
Man held for kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor girl in Jammu
Jammu: A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl in the outskirts of Jammu on Saturday, police said. The girl was safely recovered and provided necessary medical assistance as per legal protocol, a police spokesperson said. He identified the arrested accused as Arjun Lakhotra, a resident of Bishnah, and […]
Over 32,000 cancer cases reported in recent years in JK

Jammu: More than 32,000 cancer cases have been reported across Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, with nearly 79 per cent of the total cases recorded in the valley alone, Health Minister Sakeena Itoo said on Friday. Replying to an unstarred question by PDP legislator Waheed Ur Rehman Para in the Assembly, the minister said […]
Rs 500-crore Plus Push to Save Srinagar Lakes: Govt

Over 3,100 Dal families relocated; STPs, dredging, CCTV surveillance and anti-encroachment drive underway Our Special Correspondent Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Friday said a large-scale conservation and restoration programme is underway to revive Srinagar’s historic lakes, with projects worth hundreds of crores being executed across the Sher-e-Khas water bodies. Replying to an Un-starred […]
Jammu Master Plan-2032 stalled over zoning rectification, data verification: CM

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said final approval of the Jammu Master Plan-2032 has been delayed due to rectification of land-use zoning, boundary alignment with revenue villages, incorporation of public objections and suggestions, and collection and verification of data from multiple departments. Consequently, the area under the Jammu Master Plan has increased […]
Ahead of Pulwama attack anniversary forces carry out searches in Lal Chowk
Srinagar: Security forces on Friday conducted surprise checking in the Lal Chowk area of the city here ahead of the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that left 40 CRPF personnel dead, officials said. Teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out surprise checking and searches in the commercial hub of Lal […]
Rotten-meat issue: Public health can’t be compromised: Assembly Speaker
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urged the government on Friday to strengthen the legal framework to combat food adulteration, as members voiced concern over a large-scale seizure of rotten meat and sub-standard cheese across the Union Territory. Replying to a clubbed question from National Conference (NC) MLAs Saifullah Mir, Mubarak Gul, […]
BJP MLA says people from Kashmir valley encroaching upon land in Jammu

Statement triggers uproar in House Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed uproar on Friday after BJP member Vikram Randhawa claimed that people hailing from Kashmir valley have encroached land in Jammu city. Replying to a question by Randhawa during Question Hour in the Assembly, Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo said that, according to available […]
Govt announces phased clean-up at Achan garbage dump in Srinagar
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Achan garbage dumping site in Srinagar, long criticized for environmental and health concerns, is being addressed through scientific interventions rather than abrupt closure. The reply, given by the Housing and Urban Development Department in response to a question by MLA Shamim […]