Liberate education from consumerism: Tarigami to Govt
Jammu: Senior CPI(M) leader and Kulgam MLA M Y Tarigami on Wednesday said there is a need to strengthen education and healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly here on demands for grants, he said the government should liberate education from “consumerism and commodification”. He referred to the new National Education Policy, […]
No new liquor vends allotted in JK: CM
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said no new liquor vends were being allotted by his government and only earlier allotted ones were auctioned. The chief minister’s remarks came after reports that the government has launched bids for 83 new liquor shops in J-K. “NO NEW LIQUOR VENDS ARE BEING ADVERTISED OR ALLOTED BY MY […]
Army, IAF conduct synergised exercise to enhance interoperability in Jammu
Jammu: Demonstrating joint operational readiness, the Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a synergised interoperability exercise here, a defence spokesman said on Wednesday. The exercise was aimed at strengthening coordination between ground and air forces, ensuring seamless integration of aerial and land-based operations in dynamic battlefield scenarios, the spokesman said. By refining joint […]
No plans to waive off power bill for terminally ill patients, fishermen community: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ruled out any plans to waive electricity bills for households with terminally ill patients or those belonging to the fishermen community. In response to a query by MLA Hilal Akbar Lone, the government informed the house that in its ongoing amnesty scheme, 275,081 domestic consumers have benefited […]
Weatherman predicts light to moderate rains, snow
‘Yellow alert’ issued for Thursday Srinagar: Amid the forecast of a week-long wet spell, the Meteorological Department here has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for Thursday, predicting intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and snow at many places. The intermittent rainfall was recorded in the last three days from March 10 while the prevailing weather […]
Regularization of Daily Wagers: CM announces committee to devise framework in six months
Says ‘Budget 2025 is a foundation for J&K’s self-reliance, not pessimism’ JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday announced to constitute a committee under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to devise a roadmap for the regularization of daily-rated wagers. Replying to the discussion on Budget 2025, the Chief Minister said, “Through this House, I […]
Households to get free electricity under PM solar scheme: Union Minister
New Delhi: Households will not only receive zero electricity bills, but they can also earn an additional Rs 1,265 each month under the Pradhan Mantri Muft Surya Ghar Bijli Yojna, Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. According to the minister, the government is offering a Rs […]
Govt bans JK’s Awami Action Committee, Ittihadul Muslimeen for five years
New Delhi: The Awami Action Committee (AAC), headed by Kashmir’s influential cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM), led by Shia leader Masroor Abbas Ansari, were on Tuesday banned by the Centre for their alleged anti-national activities, supporting terrorism and fuelling secessionist activities. Farooq is the chairman of the separatist amalgam […]
Terror funding: North Kashmir MP Sheikh Rashid seeks custody parole in Delhi HC
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid, facing charges under the anti-terror law UAPA, on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court for custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament session. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta would on March 12 hear Rashid’s appeal against the […]
Lt Guv inaugurates Shri Birendra Rai Hospital in Bihar
Says India has made rapid strides in healthcare in past 10 years JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the Shri Birendra Rai Hospital at Areraj, Motihari, Bihar. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his felicitations to the family members of Late Shri Birendra Rai and everyone associated with the hospital which will offer […]