SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo has raised concerns over public inconvenience caused by convoy movement on the Srinagar-Anantnag-Kulgam-Qazigund National Highway, urging the Lieutenant Governor and concerned authorities to introduce practical traffic management measures. In a post on X, Itoo said ambulances were often stranded, students missed classes and ordinary commuters had to […]
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27 AYUSH Medical Officers appointed in J&K: Sakina Itoo
SRINAGAR — Minister for health and medical education, Sakina Itoo on Sunday said the J&K Government has appointed 27 newly selected Medical Officers (AYUSH). In a post on X, Itoo said she handed over the appointment orders to the newly selected Medical Officers at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar. She said the appointments would further […]
Sakina Itoo calls out BJP for anti-women slogans at rally; leader apologises
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday alleged that anti-women slogans were raised at a BJP rally in the Valley’s Anantnag a day ago, and demanded registration of an FIR against those who made them. BJP leader Altaf Thakur apologised for the slogans raised at the rally taken out to celebrate the […]
Sakina Itoo congratulates Owais Yaqoob, Auqib Nabi; says they inspire J&K youth
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo on Monday congratulated MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob on his impressive victory at BRAVE CF 107 in Bulgaria and cricketer Auqib Nabi on his maiden selection to India’s Test squad. In a post on X, Itoo described Owais’ triumph over an unbeaten two-time IMMAF world champion as […]
CM, LG express concern over Ganderbal road accident; Direct best medical care for injured pilgrims
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed concern over the road accident at Ganiwan in Ganderbal district that left 39 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured and directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical treatment for the injured devotees. In a post on X, the […]
Summer vacation extended in schools across J&K till July 26
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended the summer vacation for all government and recognized private schools across Union Territory till July 26, 2026, in view of prevailing weather conditions. Announcing the decision in a post on X, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said the extension has been made with the safety and […]
Summer vacation in Kashmir schools extended till July 22; Classes to resume on July 23
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Saturday issued an order extending the summer vacation in all Government and recognized private schools across Kashmir Province till July 22, 2026. According to an order issued by the Director School Education Kashmir, the extension has been approved by the competent authority and is […]
J&K Govt announces 100% fee waiver for AAY students in Govt schools, colleges
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced a 100 per cent fee waiver for students belonging to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families studying in Classes 9 to 12 in government schools and undergraduate courses in government degree colleges across the Union Territory. The School Education Department, in an order issued on […]
J&K govt files review petition before Supreme Court on conduct of TET: Sakina Itoo
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government has filed a review petition before the Supreme Court on the conduct of the Teacher’s Eligibility Test (TET), Education Minister Sakina Itoo said on Saturday. “As committed, the review petition has been filed before the Honourable Supreme Court. The government has consistently pursued this matter and remains fully […]
Shocking, unsettling: Mehbooba Mufti over ‘rape’, ‘murder’ of minor girl in Budgam
SRINAGAR — PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-girl in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district was shocking, disconcerting and unsettling. “Devastated to hear about the cold blooded murder of a 12-year-girl in Budgam. The allegations of rape just make it all the more shocking, disconcerting & unsettling. […]









