Chief Secretary reviews PMGSY progress in J&K
PMGSY-IV to construct 646 new roads across J&K at an investment of ₹7,790 Cr SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of works being executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) across the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by senior officers including the ACS, […]
‘MLA poaching’ charges : BJP issues Rs 100 Cr defamation notice to Omar Abdullah
Says amount can’t compensate damage done by CM Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Monday served a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his claim that the national party had attempted to bribe National Conference legislators with cash and ministerial berths in a bid to topple his government. […]
Honoured to receive BJP’s ‘love letter’ in form of legal notice: CM
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he feels honoured to have received a “love letter” in the form of a legal notice from the BJP as it proves that he is a political force they cannot ignore. The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP on Monday served a legal notice to Abdullah […]
CS reviews formulation of comprehensive Cancer Care Strategy for JK
Directs implementing the roadmap for strengthening prevention, diagnosis and treatment SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Monday chaired a high-level meeting to assess the initial formulation of a comprehensive Cancer Care Strategy for the Union Territory aimed at creating an integrated, accessible and technology-enabled cancer care ecosystem across Jammu & Kashmir. Among others, the meeting […]
NMC approves increase of 50 MBBS seats at GMC Jammu
SRINAGAR: In a significant development for the medical education sector and aspiring medical students in the Union Territory, the Health and Medical Education Department Monday announced that the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission to increase the annual MBBS intake capacity at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu. The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) […]
Delegations, former CM Uttarakhand call on Lt Guv
SRINAGAR: A public delegation from Shopian led by Adv Shabir Ahmad Kullay, Member Legislative Assembly from Shopian called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and put forth important matters related to implementation of Forest Rights Act and other issues of public importance, a Lok Bhawan spokesman said Monday. Later, he said that another delegation of Pahari […]
Amarnath pilgrims among 18 injured in multi-vehicle collision in Ramban
Fresh batch of 7,754 Amarnath pilgrims leaves Jammu under tight security Ramban/Jammu: At least 18 people, most of them Amarnath pilgrims, were injured when two buses and a car collided outside a community kitchen on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Monday, officials said. The accident occurred outside the Chanderkote Langar point at around 7.20 […]
Progress requires both scientific advancements, spiritual values: L-G Sinha
Srinagar, Jul 12 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said India was founded on the principle of harmony of science and spiritual values. He emphasised that progress requires both scientific advancements and spirituality. Sinha was speaking at the Lal Ded Literature Awards programme here. “Lal Ded: The Mother of Kashmir”, a […]