JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday informed the legislative assembly that no specific timeline has been fixed for the three-member cabinet sub-committee, which was formed last year to look into grievances against the present reservation policy in the Union Territory. The information was given by Sakeena Itoo, the minister in-charge social welfare, […]
JAMMU — Unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir declined from 6.7 per cent in 2019-20 to 6.1 per cent in 2023-24, J&K government said on Saturday, highlighting the various steps taken in this regard, including the generation of 9.58 lakh livelihood opportunities through various schemes. This improvement is also reflected on the labour force participation […]
SRINAGAR — Many areas in Kashmir, including the plains, received fresh snowfall, while other parts of the Valley witnessed light to moderate rains on Saturday, officials said. The plains in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama districts received fresh snowfall, while snowfall was also recorded in Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam tourist resorts, they said. Gurez in […]
UNITED NATIONS — India has slammed Pakistan for its “unjustified” reference to Jammu and Kashmir in the UN General Assembly, with New Delhi asserting that such remarks will neither validate the country’s claim nor justify its practice of cross-border terrorism. “As is their habit, the former foreign secretary of Pakistan today has made an unjustified […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Road Safety Policy 2025, focusing on multi-pronged measures, including setting up a state road safety council and an accountability mechanism to reduce road accidents and fatalities by 50 per cent by 2030. Under the policy, the government will also implement a Non-Motorised Transport Policy for […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir crime branch on Thursday booked a school teacher and another person for allegedly duping people with the promise of government jobs. A case was filed based on a complaint by Gujjar Nagar resident Rashid Manhas, who claimed that one Jameel Anjum took money and gold items from him and […]
JAMMU — The Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Thursday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and discussed with him key issues concerning the Union Territory including security and development. During the meeting, Sharma, a senior BJP leader, also discussed with Shah recent terror incidents and urged […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday passed grants for four departments of school education, health and medical education, social welfare, and higher education, totalling over Rs 27,526 crore. Introduced by Minister Sakina Itoo in the House on Wednesday, the grants amount to Rs 12,014.89 crore for the School Education Department, Rs 8,813.70 […]
JAMMU — Asserting that the first syllabus revision is being undertaken in nearly 25 years, requiring significant changes, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said finalisation of the syllabus of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) is in its final stages, and the examinations will be held soon. Responding to a question from MLA […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said domicile certificates have been issued to 52 non-locals based on their marriage in areas of Budgam district. Minister for Health and Education Sakina Itoo said this while replying to a question raised by ruling National Conference (NC) member Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani. “As many as […]