Politics

J&K Assembly admits Waheed Para’s resolution condemning hate crimes against minorities

JAMMU — The Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has admitted a private member’s resolution moved by PDP MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para, strongly condemning hate crimes against minorities and calling for strict enforcement of the law. Para, the legislator from Pulwama, moved the resolution amid growing reports of targeted attacks and harassment of Kashmiri […]

Kashmir

Sajad Lone slams police verification policy in J&K Assembly, calls it ‘collective punishment’

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the police verification process, alleging it has turned into “collective punishment” for families across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking in the Assembly, Lone said hundreds of youths are being denied police clearance because of alleged […]

Health

J&K govt working on comprehensive cancer control strategy with NITI Aayog, ICMR: Officials

JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government is formulating a comprehensive cancer control strategy for Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with NITI Aayog, Indian Council of Medical Research and the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Punjab, officials said. They said the initiative aims to establish a structured framework for cancer prevention, early diagnosis, […]

Health

GMC Anantnag becomes first new medical college in J&K to get superspeciality cardiology course

JAMMU — Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag has become the first newly established medical institution in Jammu and Kashmir to receive approval for a superspeciality cardiology course, officials said on Wednesday. According to a statement, the National Board of Examinations has accredited three Dr NB Cardiology seats to the Department of Cardiology at GMC Anantnag. […]

Biz-Tech

J&K debt touches Rs 1.37 lakh crore in 2024–25, but ratio to GSDP drops to 48%: Omar Abdullah

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir’s total debt in 2024–25 is estimated at Rs 1,37,067 crore about 48 per cent of the Union Territory’s gross state domestic product (GSDP), which has expanded to Rs 2,88,422 crore Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Assembly on Wednesday. Defending the government’s fiscal management, Abdullah said the rise in GSDP […]