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Reservation policy sparks heated exchange in Assembly

Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange between a legislator advocating for the rationalization of the reservation policy...

Govt says CSC report on reservation submitted to cabinet

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) on reservation has submitted its report to...

Uproarious scenes in Assembly over corruption allegations, flood relief discussion

BJP MLAs protest, 3 marshalled out after storming into well Srinagar: The Legislative Assembly of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday witnessed uproarious scenes over alleged...

Tarigami seeks fresh media policy for distribution of ads

Srinagar: Kulgam legislator, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday sought a fresh media policy for the distribution of advertisements as per standards and said that...

‘Mega Fruit Mandi on 300 kanals being established in Kulgam’

Srinagar: Minister for Agriculture Production, Javid Ahmad Dar on Thursday said that a mega fruit mandi at Aar Mohala, Kulgam on 300 kanals is...

Policy for regularization of daily- wagers under consideration: Govt

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti Department, Javed Ahmad Rana on Thursday said that the policy for regularization of daily-wagers is under consideration. The Minister was...

Speaker permits MLAs to raise issues beyond conventional time limit

Srinagar: Legislative Assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather on Thursday allowed the legislators to raise issues beyond the Zero Hour, terming it as a special...

Govt committed to empower skilled craftsmen: Dy CM

Know Your Artisan Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday launched the third edition of the ‘Know Your Artisan’ series under the acclaimed ‘Soulful...

‘Need to create milestones to implement long-term education plans’

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Education Department to assess the progress in teaching-learning outcomes, infrastructure...

Chief Secy listens to public welfare issues raised by GCC

Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday held an interactive meeting with the Group of Concerned Citizens (GCC), a collective of eminent retired civil...

LG pays tribute to Sardar Patel

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary. In a message, the...

Police arrest two absconders evading arrest for over decade

Srinagar: Continuing its special drive against absconders, District Police Ganderbal achieved a significant breakthrough by apprehending two long-time fugitives who had been evading arrest...

Sakeena Itoo emphasizes aligning education system with rapid technological transformations

Addresses two-day national conference on ‘Integrating AI and 21st Century Skills in Education’ at GCOE Srinagar SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical...

Mirwaiz expresses concern over deteriorating health of jailed Shah, Malik

Urges central govt to show compassion SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq has voiced serious concern over the worsening health of Kashmiri leaders Shabir...

Er Aijaz holds meetings in Bemina, seeks support for BJP candidate Aga Mohsin

SRINAGAR:BJP leader Er Aijaz Hussain on Wednesday held a series of meetings in Wani Mohalla, Dal Colony, and Hamdania Colony areas of Bemina in...

Question Hour in LA: ‘Criteria for relaxing criteria for establishing Anganwadi centres to be taken with Union Govt’

SRINAGAR: Minister for Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo on Wednesday said that the Government will take up the matter of relaxing criteria for establishing Anganwadi...

Over 15.5 lac fruit plants imported to JK in last 2 years

SRINAGAR: The Minister for Agriculture Production Department Javid Ahmad Dar today said that a total of 15,51,863 fruit plants were imported by the empanelled...

Restoration works on Pahalgam-Aru road to be completed by Dec end: Dy CM

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday said that the restoration work on Pahalgam–Aru road, at an estimated cost of Rs. 25.40 lakh,...

Dept to modernize existing Irrigation-cum-De-watering Schemes: Jal Shakti Minister

SRINAGAR: Minister for Jal Shakti Department, Javed Ahmad Rana on Wednesday said that the government intends to augment and modernize the existing Irrigation-cum-De-watering Schemes...

18 projects approved to augment water scenario in Srinagar city: Itoo

SRINAGAR: Government on Wednesday said that 18 projects under AMRUT 2.0, including four in Shalteng constituency have been approved to augment the water scenario...

KU commences Vigilance Awareness week to promote integrity, transparency

SRINAGAR: The University of Kashmir (KU) launched Vigilance Awareness Week at the Main Campus underscoring the Varsity’s commitment to promoting ethical conduct and institutional...

NIT Srinagar organizes special lecture on ‘Vigilance Awareness’ as part of VAW 2025

SRINAGAR: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar organized a Special Lecture on Vigilance Awareness on Wednesday as part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2025,...

IUST celebrates World Statistical Day

AWANTIPORA: The Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, celebrated World Statistics Day 2025 with the theme “Quality Statistics...

Artisan shows create buzz, capture attention of local populace, tourists

SRINAGAR: Riding high on the success of the first two editions of ‘Know Your Artisan’ series held at Jhelum Riverfront and Ghanta Ghar, the...

SKUAST-K condoles demise of founder Vice Chancellor

SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) held a condolence meeting to express profound grief and sorrow over the demise...

J&K’s Rutba Shabir & Arham excel at 69th National School Games Wushu

Young athletes from across India showcase exceptional skill, sportsmanship at Srinagar event SRINAGAR: The ongoing 69th National School Games in Wushu (Under-17 Category), organized by...

CM announces major reforms to Constituency Dev Fund Scheme

• Revisions aim to enhance flexibility, transparency, local responsiveness • Aligns CDF guidelines with MPLADS, expands project scope for MLAs Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on...

Dy CM introduces Bill on emp, service condition of workers

Srinagar: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Wednesday introduced a Bill regarding employment and service condition of workers in the Legislative Assembly. “I rise...

Panchayati Raj, Co-op Societies Amendment bills introduced

Srinagar: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday introduced a Bill in the Legislative Assembly seeking to amend the...

Govt assures support to Saffron growers

‘It’s golden heritage of Kashmir’s agriculture’ Srinagar: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmed Dar on Wednesday chaired...

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