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University Council Meeting

University Council Meeting

Recently Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha held University Council Meeting of University of Jammu. They deliberated on various matters of academic and administrative importance to further improve the overall functioning of the university. The meeting accorded in-principle approval to various agenda items and proposals including adoption and inclusion of several provisions as per the guidelines and […]

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Sakina Itoo Calls MP Ruhulla’s Protest ‘Cheap Publicity Stunt’

Sakina Itoo Calls MP Ruhulla’s Protest ‘Cheap Publicity Stunt’

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, dismissed the recent protest led by MP Srinagar and senior National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s residence, calling it a “cheap publicity stunt.” Itoo, a member of the cabinet sub-committee reviewing Jammu and Kashmir’s Reservation Policy, criticised […]

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Healthcare

Healthcare

Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Civil Secretariat here regarding performance and functioning of Health and Medical Education (HME) department in Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal and Pulwama districts. During the meeting, she assessed medical infrastructure, human resources, medical supplies and equipments as well as emergency […]

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5 houses damaged in fire in Srinagar’s Nowhatta

5 houses damaged in fire in Srinagar’s Nowhatta

Srinagar: At least five houses were damaged in a massive fire in the Nowhatta area of Srinagar city today morning, officials said.   An official said that fire broke out in one of the houses in the Bahodeen Sahab locality of Nowhatta and soon engulfed the nearby houses.   He said that soon after fire […]

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Jammu will not face losses, will reap benefits from Kashmir Rail Link: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu will not face losses, will reap benefits from Kashmir Rail Link: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu: Addressing inauguration ceremony of new rail division at Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah promised that Jammu would not suffer economic losses due to the direct rail link to Kashmir. Instead, the new division is expected to create jobs, enhance trade, and boost tourism.   “This is a historic moment for Jammu […]

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Faith in youth

Faith in youth

Recently LG Manoj Sinha said that Sports provide us dreams and provides the strength to fulfil those dreams. He said that he has great faith in the youth of Jammu Kashmir. It is our collective responsibility to provide them with the necessary opportunities and handholding and empower them to contribute to realise the vision of […]

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Karan Singh Calls For Restoration Of J&K’s Statehood, Says UT Status Diminution Of ‘Crown Of India’

Karan Singh Calls For Restoration Of J&K’s Statehood, Says UT Status Diminution Of ‘Crown Of India’

NEW DELHI, Jan 4: Senior Congress leader and veteran politician Karan Singh has demanded the immediate restoration of statehood to  Jammu and Kashmir and said that the current status of the region is an “unacceptable” diminution of the “crown of India”. In a recent interview to PTI Videos, Singh, a three-time Rajya Sabha MP and Sadr-i-Riyasat (constitutional […]

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Two Soldiers Killed, Three Hurt As Army Vehicle Falls Into Gorge In J&K’s Bandipora

Two Soldiers Killed, Three Hurt As Army Vehicle Falls Into Gorge In J&K’s Bandipora

SRINAGAR, Jan 4: Two Army personnel were killed and three injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge in  Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Saturday.An Army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near SK Payen in the north Kashmir district, they said. The officials added that two soldiers lost their […]

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Surprise inspections

Surprise inspections

Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted surprise inspections of premier Health Institutions in Srinagar to gain firsthand knowledge of the facilities and services being provided to patients and their attendants. He visited the Bone & Joint Hospital, Barzulla, one of the region’s top Orthopaedic healthcare facilities. During his inspection, he toured various sections and wards, […]

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A Year Has Elapsed”: Omar Abdullah Urges Centre to Restore J&K Statehood

A Year Has Elapsed”: Omar Abdullah Urges Centre to Restore J&K Statehood

CM Reiterates UT Status is Temporary, Calls for Swift Action   Commits to People’s Mandate, Protecting Local Jobs and Land   “Ready to Relocate NIT from Pulwama if Locals Oppose”   “Aga Rahullah led Protest outside my house as democratic right, Should Lead Parliament Protest for Statehood”     Srinagar, Jan 2 : Jammu and […]