Export Hub
Recently Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, chaired a comprehensive meeting at DC Office here to review the progress on ‘District Export Hub’ under the ODOP- DEH initiative being established at Kashmir Haat. The District Export Hub is coming up with an aim to boost the export of goods from Srinagar District with adequate […]
Tariq Karra Accuses BJP of Spreading Hatred Through UCC, Waqf Bill
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday alleged that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and Waqf (Amendment) Bill are part of schemes to spread hatred and divide people of the country. He also doubted that the forthcoming Union budget would provide any sort of relief to the people […]
Healthcare facilities
Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, visited Government Medical College, Kathua and presided over the induction ceremony of the first batch of students of Bachelors of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS). She congratulated the first batch of 63 students of BHMS and their parents present […]
Sajad Lone Questions Funding of SPO Salaries, Seeks Clarification
Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone has raised questions regarding the funding of Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that their salaries are financed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme. In a post on X, Lone sought clarification on whether the Jammu and Kashmir […]
Fire breaks out in Chattabal, Srinagar
SRINAGAR – A fire broke out in a residential house at Bagiyas area of Chattabal, Srinagar, on Thursday, officials said. An official said that a three-story residential house near Chattabal, Srinagar, was engulfed in flames due to a fire incident in the area on Thursday. He said that as per the preliminary report, […]
Jammu and Kashmir Braces for Wet Spell as ‘Chillai Kalan’ Concludes
SRINAGAR: As ‘Chillai Kalan’ concludes, Jammu and Kashmir braces for a spell of wet weather, with the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar predicting rain and snow over the coming days. The 40-day-long harsh winter period, which ended today, remained largely dry except for two brief spells of snowfall. The minimum temperatures recorded across the region today […]
Tourist potential
The new J&K Government is trying to focus on tourism potential in the hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah unveiled calendars for the year 2025 and trekking maps created by the Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, in a ceremony held at the Civil Secretariat. He launched wall […]
Rajouri Mysterious Illness: All Patients Out of Danger, Discharge Expected Soon
SRINAGAR: The situation in the Badhaal area of Rajouri district is improving, with no new cases reported in the past seven days. Authorities are awaiting forensic reports to determine the exact cause of the mysterious deaths that have claimed 17 lives, including 12 children, since December 8, 2024. Dr Shamim Ahmad, Medical Superintendent at Government […]
Govt grants stipend to foreign medical graduates in J&K
In a landmark decision, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister H&ME Sakina Itoo and Secretary H&ME Syed Abdi Rasheed Shah have approved the long pending stipend file for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) interning in Jammu and Kashmir. This monumental decision underscores the power of perseverance, dedication, and effective leadership, revitalizing faith in governance and […]
Allah Alone Will Save the Waqf, Article 370 Was for People’s Protection: Farooq Abdullah
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has expressed his concerns on the Waqf Amendment Bill, highlighting the spiritual and unalterable nature of Waqf properties. Speaking on the matter, he remarked, “Allah is the master. He alone will save the Waqf. Whatever they do with the Waqf, they will not be able to erase the name […]