Jammu, Mar 07 : An amount Rs. 9.82 crore has been incurred, so far, on construction of the Mini Secretariat at Batamaloo. This information was given by Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, while replying on behalf of the Chief Minister in response to a question raised by Member Tariq Hameed Karra. She further informed the...
New Delhi, Mar 7: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar believes Rohit Sharma should not be content with scoring just 25-30 runs and must focus on building longer innings, as his presence at the crease can have a game-changing impact for India. In ODI cricket, the Indian skipper has embraced an aggressive approach to give India quick starts,...
New Delhi, Mar 7: India on Friday pressed the UK to take action against the pro-Khalistan elements involved in the breach of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s security in London and said that the incident reflected the “licence” accorded to such forces. A pro-Khalistani protester attempted to break barricades while some others were shouting anti-India...
We need to have a fine balance between Technology and Arts: LG Sinha Science and Technology has provided new facilities and redefined the way human society works and lives. But the modern instruments are incomplete without rich and vibrant tradition of Art and Culture: LG Society’s economic development is powered by Art and Culture: LG...
Mubashir Alam Wani Jammu, Mar 07 : Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday termed the J&K budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as “pro-people” and “positive,” but said a detailed assessment is needed to identify potential gaps. Reacting to the budget, Karra, as per the news agency—Kashmir...
Allocates Rs 1,388.97 cr for School, Hr Education Srinagar, Mar 07 : The government on Friday said that it will roll out a policy to attract private investments in higher education. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah in his Budget 2025-26 speech said, “Our Government will roll out...
‘8,079 beneficiaries await verification’ Waris Fayaz Jammu, Mar 07 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said they have made signific ant strides in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), with over 28,000 houses completed so far under the scheme. Responding to a query raised by MLA Irshad Rasool Kar, government...
Announces multiple sports initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Mar 07 : Stating that the government would engage 75 lakh youth in sports activities to foster a culture of fitness and excellence, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced multiple sports initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister, according to the...
Propose free ration of 10 kg , 200 units of free electricity for AAY families, UT to have law & skill universities Jammu, Mar 07 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented a Rs 1.12 lakh crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir for the fiscal 2025-26. Unveiling the budget in the Assembly, Omar Abdullah,...
Jammu, Mar 5: Cutting across party lines, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly members on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the rising drug addiction in the region, prompting Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to order a discussion to seek suggestions from the House on anti-drug measures. Several MLAs questioned the effectiveness of existing mechanisms to combat the...
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Mar 7: India is a very high tariff nation, US President Donald Trump has said as he reiterated that reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose levies on American goods will kick in on April 2. “And the big one will be on April 2, when reciprocal tariffs, so if India or China, or...
Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 07 : The government has finally allocated Rs 86 crore for the construction of 250-bed Maternity and Child Care Hospital in Anantnag. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that Rs 86 crore have been allocated for the construction of 250-bed Maternity and Child Care Hospital in Anantnag. It is pertinent...
Jammu, Mar 07 : Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Friday said that the budget to be presented by the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir will reflect aspirations of the people. Speaking with reporters in Jammu, the deputy CM, said that today’s budget and four more to be presented in next five...
Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 07: The government on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir reports 2 to 3 percent increase in cancer cases every year. Replying to a question of MLA Tanveer Sadiq, Health Minister Sakina Itoo, informed that 50551 cancer cases were reported in Kashmir from 2018-2024 while in the same period the number...
Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 07 : Health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that there is no formal proposal to impose a blanket ban on private practice of doctors across Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question of MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the minister, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that...
Qazigund, Mar 7 : A driver died and his helper was injured after two trucks collided inside the Navyug tunnel late last evening, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a truck travelling from Srinagar to Jammu, crashed into another truck inside the tunnel at around 10:20 pm on Thursday. He...
JAMMU, Mar 7: The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of three Additional Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as Permanent Judges. “The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on March 5, 2025 has approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Justice Rajesh Sekhri...
Srinagar, Mar 07: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce bye-polls for Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments, sources disclosed. Sources told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the poll body could announce the schedule for two seats anytime from now. “It could be announced this week or early next week,” they said....
BEIJING: Days after its assertion to fight trade or “any other type” of war with the US, China on Thursday toned down its stand saying that no such wars should be fought because they cannot be won. “The US must no longer seek to contain or go after China in the name of strategic competition,”...
Jammu, Mar 6 (UNI) Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that while India’s Bio-economy grew more than 10 times in last 10 years, the biotech potential of Himalayan territories, including Jammu and Kashmir, particularly their agri-biotech potential, remains still underexplored. India’s biotech economy, which soared from a $10 billion valuation in 2014 to...