SRINAGAR, MARCH 11: In a significant step towards integrating legal aid services within the healthcare system and ensuring access to justice for all, a Legal Aid Clinic & Support Centre was inaugurated today at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar by Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh & Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal Services Authority, in presence of...

Jammu, Mar 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Shri Birendra Rai Hospital at Areraj, Motihari, Bihar. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his felicitations to the family members of Late Shri Birendra Rai and everyone associated with the hospital which will offer services in specialities, using latest cutting-edge healthcare technology. “Shri Birendra Rai Ji’s family has steered this...

Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 11 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that 194 road and bridge projects at an estimated cost of Rs 1022.63 crore have been sanctioned for the Union Territory. In response to a query by MLA Dr Sajad Shafi, minister incharge, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that among 194 projects, it...

Sajid Raina New Delhi, Mar 11: The Ministry of Home Affairs Tuesday informed the Parliament that there is no plan to create a new police district for Uri in Jammu and Kashmir. In response to a question by jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), informed the...

Says production crosses 4500 MT in 2023-24; 5200 Fishermen rely on Wular for livelihood Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 11 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday refuted the claims that the deterioration of Wular Lake has adversely impacted the fishermen community, stating that the lake continues to contribute nearly 60% of Kashmir’s total fish production. The Minister In-Charge, Forest,...

Announces constitution of committee to workout roadmap to address daily-wagers’ concerns Jammu, Mar 11 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that he is committed to fulfilling all promises made by his party in the election manifesto, but added that he had never pledged that they will fulfill them in one budget. Replying to discussion on budget, the CM,...

Rs 44.85 cr allocated for modernization of Zaingeer canal, Rs 16.89 cr for Ningli Nallah flood protection Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 11 : Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday revealed its plan for a major infrastructure boost for water resources development and flood protection in Sopore constituency with over Rs 60 crore worth projects either under execution or in the...

Srinagar, Mar 11 : At least three persons died and ten others were injured after a vehicle met with an accident in the Mahore area of Reasi district on Tuesday morning, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident happened when a tempo was on way to Sanglikot from Jammu. “Soon after the incident, rescue...

Jammu, Mar 11 : The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange of words between Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone and National Conference (NC) members over the establishment of Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara. During the Question Hour, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), NC MLAs Mir Saifullah, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone, and Javed Mirchal demanded that GMC...

Omar Abdullah says it is humanitarian issue; BJP stages walkout Jammu, Mar 11 : The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproarious scenes over police action against the protesting daily-wagers. After the Question Hour ended, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa raised the issue of police action against the protesting daily-wagers in Jammu on Monday. Responding...

Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 11 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed that the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) has issued 74,071 new ration cards since September 2022, ensuring the inclusion of left-out households. In response to a question by MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, the minister incharge, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said...

Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 11 : The Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCSCA) department is contemplating to open new Fair Price shops in J&K as per the set framework, Government said on Tuesday. Replying to a question of Rajiv Jasrotia, the Minister Satish Sharma said that the distribution network of the Department is built up around 6630 sale outlets...

Sajid Raina Srinagar, Mar 10 : The government on Monday said that many Tourism Development Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are operating with minimal staff. In response to a query the government, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) informed the Legislative Assembly that some tourism authorities have only two to four employees, making it challenging for them to...

JAMMU, Mar 10: The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has ordered promotion of five senior IPS officers of the AGMUT Cadre, currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir, to the rank of DIGP in level 13A of the pay matrix. Those officers who are promoted are Maqsood-ul-Zaman, Mubassir Latifi Ameer, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Rashmi Wazir, and Rajeshwar Singh.

JAMMU, Mar 10: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, today said that the proposal for lifting 200 cusecs drinking water from Chenab River for its use in Jammu city with an estimated cost of Rs. 885 crore was not funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the year 2013-14. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Sham...

JAMMU, Mar 10: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that the government is upgrading the existing healthcare infrastructure and facilities to strengthen the medical facilities at the grassroots level. The Minister said this while replying to a starred question raised by Shagun Parihar in the Legislative Assembly. The Minister said...

Jammu, Mar 10: Expressing concern in the state Assembly over the recent mysterious deaths of five civilians in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday claimed attempts are being made to give a “political colour” to the killings, and questioned the police for allowing the leader of opposition to visit the bereaved families but preventing the deputy...

Jammu, Mar 10: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said over 3.70 lakh unemployed youth have registered on the employment portal as of January 2025. The registered youth include 1.13 lakh graduates and post-graduates. Replying to a written question of BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma in the Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, who is also the Minister for...