JAMMU — Congress MLAs Irfan Hafiz Lone and Iftikhar Ahmed on Thursday staged a protest in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly complex over the alleged harassment of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory, demanding an immediate halt to such incidents. Carrying placards reading “Stop harassment of Kashmiris”, the two MLAs held the protest on the stairs […]
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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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Saffron output in J&K dips to 19.58 MT in 2024–25 from 23.53 MT last year: Deputy CM
JAMMU — Saffron production in Jammu and Kashmir declined from 23.53 metric tonnes in 2023–24 to 19.58 metric tonnes in 2024–25, official data tabled in the Assembly on Wednesday showed. Replying to a question raised by National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary said the total area under saffron cultivation in […]
150 kanals of land meant for industrial development in Samba under encroachment: J&K Govt
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 150 kanals of land identified for industrial development at Industrial Estate Balole in Samba district remain under encroachment, while a substantial portion of the total land 436 kanals earmarked is yet to be handed over to the Industries Department. Replying to a […]
219 ventilators defunct across J&K medical colleges, SKIMS: Govt
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday informed the Assembly that 219 ventilators are defunct across 10 Government Medical Colleges and the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in the Union Territory. In a written reply to a starred question raised by MLA Shamim Firdous, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo shared […]
J&K govt takes up key road projects to ease traffic congestion in Srinagar: Deputy CM
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has undertaken several key road projects and corridor developments to improve traffic flow across downtown and arterial roads in Srinagar, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary informed the Assembly on Wednesday. Replying to a question by National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq, Choudhary said the government is aware of congestion […]
J&K ITI Employees United Front constitutes executive committee
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir ITI Employees United Front on Tuesday announced the constitution of its executive committee that was formed on February 9, 2026. According to an official order, Nazir Ahmad Molvi from Jammu has been appointed State President, while Karan Singh from Jammu and Nisar Ahmad Sofi from Baramulla have been […]
Digital platforms bringing justice closer to citizens: Law Minister Arjun Meghwal
SRINAGAR — Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday said the use of digital platforms has transformed justice delivery by bringing legal services closer to citizens. Addressing a regional event-cum-workshop under the Tele-Law Initiative of the DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) scheme here, Meghwal said seeking justice is every citizen’s […]








