AIIMS Jammu treats 2.6 lakh patients in OPDs in first year of operation: Official
Jammu: Rooted in the spirit of equitable access to world-class healthcare, the AIIMS stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening regional medical infrastructure by treating over 2.6 lakh patients in outpatient departments during its first year of operation, officials on Friday said. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the first […]
EC’s draft electoral rolls out in Bihar
7.24 cr voters enlisted, over 65 lakh names dropped Patna: The Election Commission on Friday came out with the much-anticipated ‘draft electoral rolls’ in Bihar, enlisting 7.24 crore voters but knocking off more than 65 lakh names, claiming that most of the persons concerned had died or migrated. The draft electoral rolls, prepared as part […]
Restore J&K statehood and give us all responsibilities: Omar to Centre
Says we are not incompetent Ahmedabad: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday appealed to the Centre to grant statehood to the union territory and hand over all the responsibilities to the local government, asserting that they were competent enough. He expressed confidence that if granted powers, the local government can once again improve the situation […]
Govt teacher, 3 others booked for spreading false allegations of police torture
Rajouri/Jammu: Police on Thursday booked four individuals, including a government teacher, for allegedly fabricating a false narrative of police torture and spreading misinformation through social media in Rajouri district, officials said. The case pertains to a photograph that recently went viral, showing a man — identified as Mohammad Arif of Gundi in Khawas — with […]
National Conference govt in JK failed to deliver on its poll promises: Tarun Chugh
Jammu: BJP national general secretary and party in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, Tarun Chugh, on Thursday attacked the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promises and misleading the public with diversionary narratives. Chugh said nearly 10 months have passed since the NC government came into power, but […]
Opposition’s abstention from Parliament proceedings helps govt pass laws easily: Azad
Srinagar: Former Parliamentary Affairs minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Thursday said the Parliament should be allowed to function smoothly as abstention from proceedings by the opposition only helps the government. “I am against disrupting the functioning of the House. If you do not allow the House to function, then why do you get elected? Entering the […]
Sections in schools to be permitted based on built up area: CBSE
Affiliation norms New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has amended its affiliation bye-laws to mandate that the maximum number of sections in a school will be permitted based on the total built-up carpet area of the school building, according to officials. The board has also decided that schools shall be allowed an […]
US tariff announcement- India to take all steps to protect national interest: Union Commerce Minister
New Delhi: India will take all necessary steps to safeguard and promote national interest, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs plus a penalty on domestic exports to America from August 1. In a suo motu statement in both the houses […]
CM inaugurates Travel & Tourism Fair at Ahmedabad
Invites travellers to explore Kashmir, highlights JK’s year-round attractions GANDHINAGAR (GUJARAT): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday extended a warm invitation to travellers from across the country to explore the unparalleled beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality of Jammu & Kashmir. He was speaking at the inaugural of the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) at the […]
Only two lakh smart meters installed in J&K: Centre
Srinagar: Under the Government of India’s flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) aimed at improving power distribution, Jammu and Kashmir has had 14.97 lakh smart meters sanctioned. However, only 2 lakh smart meters have been installed so far, according to a written reply tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The information was provided by […]
