Union minister Jitendra Singh urges doctor-MLAs to champion rural health care in J-K
Jammu: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday called on doctors-turned-legislators in Jammu and Kashmir to take up pressing health and governance issues, particularly in rural areas where medical professionals might play a pivotal role in shaping policies directly impacting people’s lives. Singh, a doctor-turned-politician himself, was speaking at a function organised to felicitate medicos who […]
Top official of Project Sampark inspects key road infrastructure projects in Rajouri-Poonch belt
Jammu: Brigadier Neeraj Madan, Chief Engineer, Project Sampark, conducted an extensive three-day inspection of major road infrastructure projects in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said on Sunday. Accompanied by Commander 31 Border Roads Task Force and Officers Commanding 58 and 79 Road Construction Companies (RCCs) […]
IIM-Jammu gets 22nd position in IIRF rankings
Jammu: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu has secured the 22nd position in the prestigious Indian Institutional Ranking Framework Rankings-2025, an official has said. The rankings for the Best B-School (Government) overall category were released based on a comprehensive evaluation of parameters crucial to higher management education, a spokesperson of the institute said. With an […]
Largest utility solar power plant coming up at Pampore: CM
Says Pampore gas turbine land being utilised for the purpose Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Saturday that the gas turbine at Pampore is going through the process of decommissioning and its over-56-acre land is being utilised to set up the largest utility-scale power plant in the Union Territory. Chief Minister Omar […]
Bids invited for preparing DPRs for setting up ropeway to Amarnath cave shrine
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said bids have been invited for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for development of three ropeways, including 11.60 kms Baltal to 3,880 meter high holy cave shrine of Amarnath, to facilitate the easy movement of pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage. In addition, bids for preparation of DPRs […]
Authorities demolish house belonging to alleged terrorist handler
Srinagar: Authorities demolished an “illegally” constructed house allegedly linked to a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist handler in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday, police said. Anantnag Police, in coordination with the District administration, razed the illegally constructed house and plinth at Rekha Hassanpora, reclaiming encroached state land, a police spokesperson said. He said the property […]
Govt working for rehabilitation of Anantnag fire victims: Sakina Itoo
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government is working for proper rehabilitation of the victims of a major fire that gutted 40 residential houses in Anantnag district, social welfare minister Sakina Itoo assured the legislative assembly here on Saturday. The minister, who led a four-member team of legislators to visit the scene of Thursday’s devastating fire in […]
BJP MLA stages walkout from J&K Assembly
Allege govt’s ‘non-serious’ attitude over critical issues Jammu: BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma on Saturday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing the government of non-serious attitude after not getting “satisfied reply” to his question related to scientific disposal of solid waste in his constituency. Sharma had raised a question about the […]
SKIMS Soura continues to be autonomous body: J&K Govt
Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that SKIMS Soura continues to be an autonomous institution and there has been no change regarding it in the pre and post- reorganization business rules of J&K Government. It also claimed that capital expenditure funds ranging from Rs 21 crore to Rs 34 […]
Lt Guv attends Bihar Diwas Celebration at Raj Bhavan
Says Bihar has been known for its spirituality, rich history and vibrant culture JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Bihar Day Celebrations, hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor conveyed his hearty greetings and best wishes to the people of Bihar on the occasion. “Since ancient times, Bihar has been […]