Higher reaches of Kashmir get fresh snowfall, plains receive rain
Srinagar: A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rains lashed the plains on Thursday, officials said. The famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, Gurez in Bandipora, and a few other places received fresh snowfall overnight that continued till morning, they said. They said most plains, including […]
Domicile certificates issued to 52 non-locals in Budgam: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said domicile certificates have been issued to 52 non-locals based on their marriage in areas of Budgam district. Minister for Health and Education Sakina Itoo said this while replying to a question raised by ruling National Conference (NC) member Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani. “As many as 18,921 […]
Lt Guv, CM and Dy CM extent greeting on Holi
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Dy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary have extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Holi which will be celebrated on March 14. In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said: “On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I extend my hearty greetings and good […]
Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards: Age criterion should be rationalised to 60 years, says Parl Panel
Ned Delhi: A Parliamentary Committee has recommended that the age criterion of 70 years and above for Ayushman Vay Vandana Cards should be rationalised to 60 years and above irrespective of the people’s socio-economic status in order to widen the coverage of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Keeping in view the huge expenditure on […]
Finalization of JKAS departmental examination syllabus in final stages: CM
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that the finalization of the syllabus for the 2018-24 batches of J&K Administrative Services is in its final stages, and the examinations will be conducted soon thereafter. Responding to a supplementary question from Member Aijaz Ahmad Jan, the Chief Minister acknowledged the delays but […]
Land valued over 18,000 Cr under encroachment in JK: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said state land valued at over Rs 18,000 crore is under illegal encroachment in the union territory, with eviction processes initiated to reclaim it. Health Minister Sakina Itoo, who was replying on behalf of the Revenue Minister, stated this in reply to a question from BJP MLA […]
76 terrorists active in J&K, 59 are foreign terrorists: Govt Sources
New Delhi: A total of 76 terrorists, including 59 foreign militants from Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir, government sources said on Thursday. The data shows a sharp decline in the number of active terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, where a total of 91 terrorists were […]
Assembly passes grants of over Rs 27,526 crore for four depts
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday passed grants for four departments of school education, health and medical education, social welfare, and higher education, totalling over Rs 27,526 crore. Introduced by Minister Sakina Itoo in the House on Wednesday, the grants amount to Rs 12,014.89 crore for the School Education Department, Rs 8,813.70 crore […]
SC to hear on Mar 18 plea to debar poll candidates charged for serious offences
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on March 18 a plea seeking to debar from polls, candidates charged with serious offences. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh would likely hear the matter. The apex court in September 2022 sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission of […]
Nine street children rescued in Jammu city
Jammu: The district task force has rescued nine homeless street children from different parts of Jammu city over the past two days, officials said on Wednesday. Three children living on the streets were rescued from the Gole Market area during a rescue drive, they said. The task force carried out a similar drive in Talab […]