SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the enhancement of pensions under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) and Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS), an official said on Thursday. This move marks the fulfilment of a key commitment made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Legislative Assembly on March 7, he said. […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the progress of disaster management and yatri niwas complexes, being constructed at multiple locations for Amarnath Yatra. Chairing a meeting of Shri Amarnath ji Shrine Board (SASB), the LG reviewed the works underway at Baltal, Nunwan, Sidhra and Bijbehara, an official spokesman said. […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will chair an important meeting of legislators of the ruling National Conference and alliance partners here on Friday. While the agenda of the meeting has not been stated, sources in the National Conference said the ruling alliance is not happy with the transfer of some Jammu […]
JAMMU — The Congress on Thursday criticised Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s decision to order transfer of middle and lower-rung officers in the Union Territory, saying the latter should have awaited the approval of business rules before announcing his decision. In a move seen by many as an attempt to take full control […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced the grant of additional food grains free of cost to Antyodaya Anna Yojana households with four or more members under the public distribution system (PDS). Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the initiative as a “major pro-people” decision, fulfilling the promise made in the budget for 2025-26. […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday urged the youth to use the skills acquired at the universities in nation-building and improving people’s lives. “Education is a rare opportunity and represents infinite power. Education is the only asset and it is like a small lamp which has the power to defeat […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir was not linked to the anti-militancy operation in Kathua. The programme was finalised before the operation, he added. “Do not link the Union minister’s visit to the Kathua (operation). His programme was finalised before the Kathua […]
JAMMU — General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday and discussed the prevailing security scenario. The Rising Star Corps oversees the operational areas of Kathua, Samba and parts of Jammu districts, including the International Border belts in J&K. […]
SRINAGAR — Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Kashmir on Monday, with the largest congregation of devotees assembled at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of the Dal lake. However, authorities did not allow Eid prayers at the eidgah and historic Jama Masjid in the old Srinagar city.A large posse of security forces was deployed at both […]
SRINAGAR — Chief Priest of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday denounced the decision of authorities not to allow Eid prayers at the eidgah in old city. “Eidgah and Jama Masjid belong to the people. Barring them from these sacred spaces even on Eid reflects an oppressive and authoritarian approach that prevails in Kashmir today,” […]