SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday extended support to MBBS and BDS interns across Jammu and Kashmir, calling for urgent consideration of their demand for an increase in stipend. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said the current stipend of ₹12,300 was “clearly inadequate” for young doctors working long hours and […]
KULGAM — Javid Ahmad Rather, a teacher posted at Middle School Khanpora, Pariwan in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, was conferred with the prestigious Teacher’s Award 2026 at the Union Territory level in recognition of his dedication and contribution to the field of education. Rather had figured at Serial No. 16 in the official list of […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed several key issues concerning the Union Territory, including restoration of Statehood and finalisation of the Transaction of Business Rules. During the meeting, the Chief Minister also raised the issue of rationalisation of reservations […]
JAMMU — Army personnel rescued an unidentified teenage girl after she was found floating in Mendhar Nala near Balnoi in Poonch district on Friday, officials said. The girl, aged around 14-16 years, was noticed in the flowing water at around 1.30 pm, following which Army personnel launched an immediate rescue operation and pulled her to […]
SRINAGAR — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday claimed that he was placed under house arrest again and prevented from visiting the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, alleging that restrictions on his religious and public activities were continuing. In a post on X, Mirwaiz said he was scheduled to preside over a function, “Majlis-e-Rahmatal lil Aalameen […]
SRINAGAR — A terrorist was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces during a joint search operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district on Friday, the Army said. According to Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the operation was launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF based on specific intelligence […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday laid the foundation stone for developmental works at Kashmir Government Polytechnic, Srinagar, and e-inaugurated infrastructure upgrades worth ₹4.20 crore across Government Polytechnics in Kishtwar, Ramban, Kulgam and Kupwara. The projects are aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving facilities at government-run technical education institutions across Jammu and Kashmir. […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday has attached two buildings, six shops and two kanals of land in Dooru area of Sopore after establishing their alleged links with the proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu & Kashmir (JeI) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The action was taken during the investigation of FIR No. 42/2025 registered […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 335 newly selected Medical Officers, marking a significant step towards strengthening healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulating the newly appointed Medical Officers, the Chief Minister said their deployment would further strengthen healthcare delivery, particularly in remote and underserved areas. He urged […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Ajay Kumar, a Junior Assistant posted in the Office of the Assistant Commissioner (General), Jammu, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹15,000. According to the ACB, a complaint was received alleging that Kumar had demanded ₹20,000 from the complainant for issuing a […]