Kashmir Continues To Reel Under Cold Conditions, Light Snowfall Expected Over Weekend
SRINAGAR, Jan 10: Kashmir valley continued to be under the grip of cold conditions on Friday, with minimum temperatures settling several degrees below the freezing point, officials said. There is a possibility of light snowfall, especially in the higher reaches, from Saturday, they added. Due to clear skies, Kashmir continued to experience sub-zero night temperatures, […]
Dignified return
Recently Deputy Chief Minister, reaffirmed that Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) are an integral part of the cultural and social fabric of Jammu and Kashmir and government is committed towards their dignified rehabilitation. He made these remarks while addressing a function on the side lines of his visit to Jagti Township. He was accompanied by Relief Commissioner […]
Wind up INDIA bloc if it was for Lok Sabha polls only: CM Omar Abdullah
Srinagar,: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the INDIA bloc should wind up if the alliance was for the Lok Sabha polls only. Speaking to reporters, Omar, said that it is unfortunate that not a single meeting of INDIA bloc was held for a long time now. “There is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]