CAG flags academic, regulatory lapses at University of Jammu
Jammu: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged multiple academic, regulatory and administrative deficiencies in the functioning of the University of Jammu, including running courses without mandatory approvals. The CAG recommended corrective measures and said that the university should strengthen its affiliation process to ensure that only institutions meeting regulatory norms are […]
Pakistan should realise conflict only brings destruction: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said Pakistan should realise that nothing can be achieved through conflict, as it only brings destruction. Pakistan should put an end to conflict, Abdullah told reporters on the sidelines of an Army event at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) regiment at Rangreth here. “We […]
Amarnath yatra registration begins in Jammu
Pilgrims flock in large numbers Jammu: The registration for the annual Amarnath yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas began on Wednesday, with a large number of devotees thronging counters set up here for the pilgrimage. The advance registration is open in both online and offline modes. The 57-day pilgrimage will commence from the twin tracks […]
Govt circulates delimitation bill among MPs to replace 2002 law
New Delhi: The government will bring ‘The Delimitation Bill, 2026’ to replace the 2002 law during the special sitting of Parliament this week under which the Centre would have the power to constitute a delimitation commission to distribute the seats in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies on the basis of the “latest census figures”. […]
Delimitation Commission to decide Assembly strength in JK
Commission to allocate Lok Sabha seats to J&K from Union Territories’ share Srinagar: The legislations proposed to be tabled in Parliament by the Union Government empower a delimitation commission, to be constituted by the Union Government, to determine the number and boundaries of Assembly segments in the Union Territory. The Commission will also decide […]
PM Modi, Trump discuss bilateral co-operation
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held discussions with US President Donald Trump on bilateral co-operation, including several big-ticket deals, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said. Some big-ticket deals, including on energy, are expected between India and the US in the next few days and weeks, the ambassador said. The issue of […]
Missing Ramban youth: CM asks Lt Guv to send out stern message against hooliganism
Search intensifies for the missing man feared fallen into Ramban stream Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to take strict action against those behind the death of a Ramban youth, to send out a strong message that jungle raj will not be tolerated in the Union Territory. “We […]
Baisakhi celebrated across Kashmir
Sikh devotees offer prayers at gurdwaras Srinagar: Baisakhi was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Kashmir on Tuesday, with the devotees thronging different gurdwaras to offer prayers. The main function was held at Gurdwara Chati Padshahi in the Rainawari area of the city, which was attended by a huge number of Sikh devotees. […]
CM calls for stronger banking partnerships to drive J&K’s growth
Addresses Axis Bank Senior Management Confluence in Srinagar SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday addressed the Axis Bank Senior Management Confluence in Srinagar, underscoring the critical role of the banking sector in strengthening financial inclusion, supporting entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable economic growth in Jammu & Kashmir. Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, […]
There is no higher duty than serving those in need: Lt Guv
Says to feed a hungry soul is to invite grace into your own JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that there is no higher duty than serving those in need. While attending the ceremony marking the upgradation of ‘Apna Bhojanalaya’ at Government Medical College Jammu, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the noble initiative […]