196 Govt Educational institutes functional in four zones of Baramulla:  Sakeena Itoo

 Rationalization of staff initiated, expected soon  Jammu: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that there are 196 Government Educational Institutions functional in the four educational zones of Baramulla district including Higher Secondary, High, Middle and Primary Schools in educational zones of Barramulla, Chandoosa, Fatehgarh, Singhpora-Kalan catering to educational needs in the district. The Minister […]

365 Medical Officers appointed in November 2024, 181 more in process: Sakeena Itoo

Additional 100 bedded hospital under construction in Kishtwar   JAMMU: 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 […]

Work on Shopian-Aglar road project to resume as weather improves: Deputy CM

JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today informed the House that the work on the Shopian- Aglar road project would resume once the weather improves. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Advocate Shabir Ahmad Kullay. He informed that the Shopain-Pinjora road under nomenclature of “Shopian to Aglar road” was approved […]

PDP MLA Waheed Para calls for reconstitution of human rights commission in J&K

Jammu: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Para on Monday called for the reconstitution of the Human Rights Commission in the region to address human rights issues, particularly in the wake of the recent killings in Kathua district. Speaking during the Motion of Thanks in the assembly, Para criticised the government’s handling of law and […]

Speed up probe into killing of three civilians in Kathua: PDP’s Iltija Mufti

Jammu: PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Monday requested the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat to speed up the probe into the recent killing of three civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Iltija, the daughter of PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in the […]

Two criminals arrested with pistol, heroin in Samba

Jammu: Two suspected criminals were arrested and a country-made pistol and 8.13 grams of heroin seized from them in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Monday, police said. Pritam Singh alias Sethi and Narayan Sharma alias Shunna were arrested from a house in the Ramgarh area, a police spokesperson said. The criminals were planning to […]

Medical and Veterinary Camp by Indian Army in Border Areas of Jammu

Jammu: “Serving with strength,healing with care” Tiger Division organized a Medical & Veterinary Camp at Bhurechak Stadium, Mandal, delivering essential healthcare to remote communities and addressing livestock well-being—the backbone of local livelihoods. A joint team of Army doctors, Medical specialists including Cardiologists, Dermatologists, Orthopedics, Paramedic Assistants, Dentists and Veterinary Specialists provided free medical consultations, medicines, […]

India-Japan Joint Military Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ Concludes Successfully

New Delhi: The 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, concluded successfully at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan. The exercise, held from February 24 to March 9, 2025, marked a significant milestone in bilateral defence cooperation, as it was conducted on an enhanced scale with the participation of troops at […]

Welding Training Conducted for Unemployed Youth at Samote, Rajouri

Rajouri: Indian Army organised training on welding for unemployed youth of Samote under National Skill Development Program. The training aimed at imparting vocational skills to enhance employability and promote self-reliance among local youth.  The training was scheduled for a duration of 50 days from 19 Jan 2025 to 09 Mar 2025 for 15 enthusiastic youths […]