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SRINAGAR: Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that there is a shortage of medical and paramedical staff in certain healthcare institutions across Jammu and Kashmir, with the extent varying from institution to institution depending upon sanctioned strength, existing vacancies, functional requirements and service delivery needs. The Minister []

Calls upon new appointees to uphold spirit of service, compassion, professionalism SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Friday distributed appointment orders among 27 newly appointed AYUSH Medical Officers, marking their formal induction into government healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir. Congratulating the newly appointed Medical Officers, the []

Srinagar, Sep 25: The government will extend financial assistance to all eligible farmers affected by the hailstorm that occurred during the intervening night of September 18 and 19, 2026 in various areas of Srigufwara and Bijbehara. This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary who was replying, on behalf of Chief Minister Omar []

Srinagar: Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Friday hit back at the BJPs objections to the Jammu and Kashmir Assemblys resolution on statehood, arguing that the political and constitutional relationship between J&K and India cannot be divorced from the commitments and assurances surrounding the events of 1947. Lone said as the BJP []

: Jammu and Kashmir Government has relieved SSP Mohd Zaid for deputation to National Investigation Agency. According to Government Order, issued by Home Department, Mohd Zaid, SSP, CO 13 JKAP (KPS013477) is hereby relieved today i.e. on 22.09.2026 AN to join NIA as Superintendent of Police on deputation basis. As per order, the deputation is []

Srinagar: Consumers in Jammu and Kashmir will have to pay an additional Rs 251 crore due to recent tariff hike, the government admitted in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question by MLA Sajad Gani Lone, the Power Development Department, said the 6.83% tariff hike, recently notified by the Joint []

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) on Tuesday demanded restoration of the public holiday on the birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, saying he has done a lot for J&K. NC members raising the issue in the House said Sheikh Abdullahs contribution in shaping modern Jammu and []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that the government is taking sustained measures to strengthen the healthcare delivery in remote and difficult areas, including Karnah, through recruitment, rational deployment and augmentation of medical and paramedical manpower. Replying to a question raised by MLA Javaid Ahmad Mirchal []

SRINAGAR: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science and Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, on Monday said that 8,79,112 beneficiaries have been covered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) in Jammu and Kashmir as on January 1, 2025. The Minister was replying to the []

SRINAGAR: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Monday informed the House that the government follows a well-defined, transparent and rule-based mechanism for allotment of works, including those where the accepted bid is lower than the departmental estimated cost. Replying to a question raised by MLA Mehraj Malik regarding the allotment of works below departmental estimates, []

SRINAGAR: The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has announced that, in keeping with the longstanding tradition of the Mirwaizeen of Kashmir, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq will deliver a special sermon at the revered Aastane Aaliya Dastgeer Sahib, Khanyar, on Tuesday, 9th Rabi al-Thani, corresponding to September 22, 2026, InshaAllah. The sermon, dedicated to []

Political leaders, activists from Trehgam join party SRINAGAR: On the opening day of the autumn session of the Legislative Assembly, Apni Party staged a protest outside the Assembly premises, accusing the government of failing to fulfil its commitments and address the growing concerns of the people. Led by Provincial President Mohammad Ashraf Mir, party []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Power Department portfolio, on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that electrification works covering 29 habitations and 1,936 households in Kupwara district are under implementation under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). Replying to a starred question raised by MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz during Question Hour of []

Doda: Two ladies were among six persons injured after a car lost control and overturned in the Bhalla area of Bhaderwah in Doda district on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, officials said. An official that an Ignis car was travelling through the Bhalla area when its driver lost control, causing the vehicle to []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq Monday distributed medals and certificates of distinction among the winners of the 8th Srinagar District Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior Games Championship for deaf and speech-impaired athletes, held at Gindun Park, Rajbagh, Srinagar. Addressing the gathering, Tanvir Sadiq said that the National []

Srinagar, Sep 21: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday accused the Omar Abdullah-led government of failing to fulfil its promises and provide basic amenities to the people during its nearly two years in office. Addressing reporters on the first day of the Autumn Session of the J&K []

Srinagar, Sep 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the House that it is examining a uniform framework for the regularisation of temporary workers, including daily-rated workers, casual and seasonal labourers, and other contractual and need-based employees engaged across departments. In a written response to a question raised by MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone, []

Says Rs 185 crore proposed for permanent restoration of 403 roads, bridges Srinagar, Sep 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that a detailed assessment of damage caused by the recent flash floods and landslides in Rajouri constituency has been carried out, with relief disbursed to affected families []

Jammu, Sep 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday addressed the Millets for Health seminar at Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, and called upon the medical fraternity, scientists, farmers and citizens to make millets part of everyday life. Earlier in the day, the Lieutenant Governor addressed a national dialogue on the Millets Mission organised by []

Srinagar, Sep 21: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that 40,672 posts are vacant under the direct recruitment quota across various departments in the Union Territory. While responding to MLA Sajad Gani Lone and Irfan Hafiz Lones queries, the government stated that the vacancies include 3,318 Gazetted, 24,427 Non-Gazetted and 12,927 []

Calls selfless service true soul of pilgrimage JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday felicitated the organisers and volunteers of the Langar Organisations at Katra, Reasi, following the successful culmination of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The Lieutenant Governor said the Langar volunteers are living embodiments of selfless service and compassion. He stated that []

Jammu, Sep 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over the appointment letter, on compassionate grounds, to Dr. Vaishali Misra, Wife of J&K Police Sub-Inspector Sachin Verma on Monday. The Lieutenant Governor assured all possible assistance and support from the Administration to the family. PSI Sachin Verma of 23 Bn IRP lost his life in an []

Srinagar, Sep 21: Kashmir Police chief Sujit Kumar on Monday directed realignment of security checkpoints to ease traffic congestion and enhance security coverage. Kumar, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, chaired a security-review-cum-traffic management meeting with all stakeholders at PCR Kashmir here, a police spokesman said. The existing city security grid and the deployment []