Attempts being made to give political colour to Kathua killings: Omar Abdullah
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday derided the “attempts” to give “political colour” to the recent mysterious deaths in Kathua, and questioned the Jammu and Kashmir Police for stopping his deputy from visiting the bereaved families, but allowing the Leader of the Opposition to meet them. Abdullah’s statement came in response to the tragic […]
Ruckus in Assembly over civilian killings, Gulmarg fashion show
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed heated exchanges between opposition and treasury benches on Monday as members raised various issues, including the killing of civilians in Kathua and the Gulmarg fashion show controversy. As the House assembled for the day, members of the National Conference, People’s Democratic Party, and two Independents stood up and […]
Tourism in border areas has revived after ceasefire: CM Omar Abdullah
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday stated that the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border has led to a revival of tourism activities in frontier areas. Replying to a supplementary question raised by Member Sajad Shafi regarding his Uri constituency, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Tourism portfolio, informed the […]
Wheat production likely to rise to all-time high of 1,154.3 lakh tn: Govt Data
New Delhi: Wheat production is estimated to rise by 2 per cent to record 1,154.30 lakh tonnes in the rabi season of 2024-25 crop year mainly on higher acreage, according to the government estimates released on Monday. Wheat output stood at 1,132.92 lakh tonnes in the preceding year. The Agriculture Ministry on Monday released the […]
4,358 schools merged in JK under rationalistion scheme: Education Minister
Srinagar: The government Monday said that at least 4,358 schools in Jammu and Kashmir have been merged with the nearby institutions under rationalisation scheme. In response to question by MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, Education minister Sakina Itoo, said that among the closed or merged 4,358 schools, 1,274 institutions are from Jammu region and 3084 from Kashmir […]
Over 3.70 lakh unemployed youth registered on JK job portal by Jan 2025: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said over 3.70 lakh unemployed youth have registered on the employment portal as of January 2025. The registered youth include 1.13 lakh graduates and post-graduates. Replying to a written question of BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma in the Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who is also […]
PM Modi greets Omar Abdullah on his birthday
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on his birthday, and wished for his long and healthy life. Abdullah, who is also the vice president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, turned 55 on Monday. “Birthday wishes to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Shri Omar […]
PDP leader calls for reconstitution of human rights commission in JK
Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Para on Monday called for the reconstitution of the Human Rights Commission in the region to address human rights issues, particularly in the wake of the recent killings in Kathua district. Speaking during the Motion of Thanks in the assembly, Para criticised the government’s handling of law and […]
Two NC leaders marshalled out of Assembly
Jammu: Two leaders of the National Conference were on Monday marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly following their protest seeking to raise the issue of three youths missing Devsar constituency in Kulgam district. NC leader and MLA from Devsar constituency Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah raised the issue of the missing youths from his […]
LG Sinha attends inaugural ceremony of 5th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg
GULMARG: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the inaugural ceremony of 5th Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg today. The Lieutenant Governor welcomed and conveyed his best wishes to athletes and team officials from all over the country participating in different winter-sports disciplines. “Khelo India Winter Games symbolizes the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. The […]