Added on February 13, 2026
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Jammu: Two BJP legislators on Thursday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly in support of extending reservation benefits under the Pahari quota to eligible community members, including Pakistani refugees residing in the plains. Narinder Singh Raina and Arvind Gupta walked out of the House, stating they were not satisfied with the government’s […]
Added on February 13, 2026
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Jammu: Taking cognisance of concerns raised by members across party lines over online smear campaigns, Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday assured a separate half-an-hour discussion on the issue during the ongoing budget session. The issue was raised in the House amid allegations that fake social media accounts and politically motivated […]
Added on February 13, 2026
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Jammu: Amid concerns that the proposed ropeway project along the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi route in Reasi district might lead to livelihood loss, the Shrine Board on Thursday assured stakeholders that their rehabilitation plan would be finalised through consultation. The assurance was given during a meeting with representatives of service providers such as ponywallas, pithus […]
Added on February 13, 2026
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Jammu: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers on Thursday held a flag meeting along the International Border in the R S Pura sector here, officials said. The meeting was held near Bullechak Border Outpost at the request of Pakistan Rangers over an incident of firing, the officials said. They said the BSF clarified […]
Added on February 13, 2026
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Jammu: The authorities on Thursday enhanced the accidental insurance cover for registered Amarnath Yatris, service providers and ‘pujaris’ from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, strengthening the safety net for all stakeholders associated with the annual pilgrimage in south Kashmir, officials said. The decision was taken at the 50th board meeting of the Shri […]
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Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has implemented a multi-pronged strategy to promote modern farming practices across the Union Territory, with a focus on protected cultivation, farm mechanisation, digital monitoring and market integration, the Assembly was informed on Thursday. Replying to a query by legislator Shamim Firdous, the government said interventions under the Holistic Agriculture […]
Added on February 13, 2026
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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 […]
Added on February 12, 2026
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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 […]
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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 […]
Added on February 12, 2026
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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 […]
