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 […]
Parliament To Take Final Decision On UCC, Waqf Issues: Omar Abdullah
Jammu, Jan 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said it is Parliament which will take a final call on the Uniform Civil Code and the Waqf (amendment) bill. Uttarakhand on Monday became the first state to implement UCC with the ruling BJP fulfilling a major commitment made ahead of the 2022 […]
J&K | DSP Injured In Jawahar Nagar Fire Incident
Srinagar, Jan 28: A Deputy Superintendent of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sustained burn injuries in a fire incident on Tuesday in Srinagar’s upscale Jawahar Nagar area, officials said. The fire broke out in the official residence of the ACB officer, identified as Hilal Ahmad, on Tuesday morning. During the incident, the officer sustained burn injuries. […]