Jammu: The Congress on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misleading people of Jammu and Kashmir on the issue of employment, claiming the Union Territory currently faces its highest unemployment rate in 45 years, ranking second highest in the country. “Contrary to claims by Union Minister Anurag Thakur and LG Manoj Sinha, Jammu […]
Samba/Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a remarkable transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, shifting from a region known for terrorism to a thriving hub of tourism, Union minister G Kishan Reddy said on Friday. Reddy, who is the BJP’s election in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirmed that the Union Territory remained the heartbeat […]
Jammu: Two soldiers were killed and as many others injured during an encounter with militants in Kishtwar district on Friday, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Naidgham area in Chhatroo belt, police officials said. There was an exchange of fire between search teams of security […]
Srinagar: Article 370 is the heartbeat of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and will be restored, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Friday. Abdullah responded to a question about Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertion that Article 370 which was abrogated by the Centre on August 5, 2019, would never be restored. […]
Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday asked Baramulla’s Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid to clarify whether his party would support the BJP if the saffron party needs it after the Jammu and Kashmir elections. The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) supremo, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, was behind bars in Delhi’s Tihar Jail […]
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has been deeply saddened by the passing of Comrade Sitaram Yechury, a stalwart leader and a true champion of the people, a party statement said today. JKPCC president, Tariq Hameed Karra, said: “The party unit J&K condoles the demise of Comrade Yechury and remembers his tireless […]
Jammu: Asserting that several revolutionary steps have been taken by the Centre for the welfare of people, the J&K BJP on Friday said 890 central laws have been implemented in the UT since the abrogation of Article 370. After the BJP forms government in Jammu and Kashmir, five marlas of land will be given to […]
Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today held a wrap-up meeting with the World Bank team to discuss the way forward for development of new Tourist destinations in J&K and for promotion of Handicrafts sector here. The World Bank Team while concluding their 4-day visit put forth various suggestions regarding the interventions required for the new […]
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Chotay Taray Foundation Centre at Bemina, Srinagar. During his visit, the Lt Governor met with the children with special needs. The Lt Governor toured the facility and interacted with office bearers of the foundation. He appreciated the members associated with the Chotay Taray Foundation for their endeavours […]
Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meet with stakeholders to review the strategy for implementation of Mission Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (YUVA) in the UT. Besides ACS Forest and Secretary SDD, the session was attended by the representatives of Universities/SKUAST; JK Bank, SBI, NABARB, SIDBI and other concerned officers. During the meeting the […]