Cabinet note must to end Prez rule in JK: Omar
Says oath ceremony likely on Wednesday Srinagar: National Conference vice president and Chief Minister designate of J&K Omar Abdullah Saturday said that to end the presidents’ rule, a cabinet rule is a must and that he was hopeful about the Oath ceremony on Wednesday. “Don’t link technology with the government formation. We once tried to […]
Govt portal for internships now open for candidate registration
New Delhi: Candidates can now apply for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, with the dedicated portal going live for registration on Saturday. Those in the age group of 21-24 years are eligible to apply for the scheme. As per the scheme’s pilot project, estimated to cost around Rs 800 crore, internships will start on December […]
Over 70 pc of 90 newly-elected MLAs in J&K are graduates
Srinagar: More than 70 per cent of the 90 MLAs elected to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly have declared their minimum educational qualification as graduates, including three who hold doctorate degrees. According to data compiled by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), all three doctorate degree holders who emerged victorious in the recently-held Assembly polls […]
Lok Sabha MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh meets LG Sinha
SRINAGAR: Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Member of Parliament, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan on Saturday, an official spokesman said here. . He said that the Member of Parliament apprised the Lt Governor of various developmental and civic issues of Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency. Subsequently, G M Shaheen, President, J&K Janta Dal United (JDU) […]
Restoration of statehood: Pol parties, social groups urge NC-Congress to pass resolution in first cabinet meet
Jammu: An amalgam of several political parties and social groups on Saturday urged the National Conference-Congress alliance to pass a resolution in its first cabinet meeting seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Members of the All India Party United Morcha (APUM), who met in Jammu, also congratulated the NC-Congress alliance on its “spectacular […]
President Murmu, PM Modi attend Vijayadashmi celebrations in Delhi
New Delhi: President DroupadiMurmu and Prime Minister NarendraModi attended the Dussehra festivities and witnessed burning of effigies of demon King Ravana at Parade Ground of LalQila on Saturday evening. The organisers of Sri DharmikLeela Committee presented with a “trishul” (trident) to the president and a “gada” (mace) to the prime minister in a ceremonial welcome […]
Three held for thefts at religious places in Kishtwar
Jammu: Three persons were arrested for their alleged involvement in a series of thefts at multiple religious places in Kishtwar district, police said on Saturday. The stolen property has also been recovered from the possession of the arrested accused, they added. The donation boxes kept at four mosques and two temples were stolen in the […]
Govt reconstitutes Medical Council, Dr Salim Khan named president
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has reconstituted the J&K Medical Council and appointed a new six-member team. According to a notification from the Health and Medical Education Department, Dr Shahzada Mohammad Salim Khan, a Professor of Community Medicine at GMC Srinagar, will serve as the president of the reconstituted council. The notification, S.O. 508, […]
Resurgence of wild boars poses various threats, warn experts
Srinagar: Kashmir, known for its unique biodiversity is currently facing a new ecological challenge—the resurfacing of wild boars. These animals have been frequently sighted in northern districts like Kupwara, Baramulla, and Bandipora over the past few years, causing severe crop damage and distress among local farmers. Recently, their appearance in Srinagar, particularly along the famous […]
Legends Cricket League: Bakshi Stadium witnesses historic turnout of women
Srinagar: Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar witnessed an extraordinary scene as women turned out in large numbers to watch live cricket matches from the Legends Cricket League. This marks the first time in decades that the stadium was packed with a huge presence of female spectators, which indicates a shift in societal norms regarding women attending […]
