No fresh recruitment at GDC Srinagar since 2010
Srinagar, Nov 9: The Government Dental College and Hospital (GDC&H), Srinagar, the Valleys largest dental healthcare facility, is facing a growing manpower shortage, with nearly 60 non-gazetted paramedical employees having retired since 2010 without any fresh recruitment, putting additional pressure on the existing workforce. Official sources said that around 60 employees belonging to the non-gazetted paramedical cadre have retired over the past 16 years, but not a single appointment has been made to fill the vacant positions. They said that the continued depletion of staff has raised concerns over the institutions ability to maintain its healthcare services in the coming years as patient load has increased multifold. They said by 2030, nearly 90 percent of the sanctioned strength of paramedical cadre is expected to retire, further aggravating the manpower crisis if the vacant posts are not filled in time. Paramedical staff form the backbone of dental healthcare services. Dental technicians, dental assistants, chairside assistants and dental mechanics play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of clinical services. When these positions remain vacant and no fresh recruitment takes place, the burden falls on the limited existing workforce, a source said. The source alleged that the government was relying on the existing staff to manage the workload despite the growing vacancies, rather than initiating recruitment to strengthen the institutions manpower. The shortage is not confined to the non-gazetted cadre. Sources said that nearly 75 percent of the sanctioned gazetted faculty positions are currently filled, while the remaining posts are also lying vacant, affecting the institutions overall functioning. They further said that delays in framing and finalising recruitment rules have stalled promotional avenues for existing employees and also created hurdles in initiating fresh recruitment. Another senior official said the government needs to finalise the recruitment rules to clear the way for promotions and facilitate the filling of vacant positions, adding that timely intervention is necessary to prevent the manpower shortage from further affecting patient care and institutional functioning.
Swachh Survekshan results to test J&K cities
Srinagar, Nov 09: With the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, set to confer the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025-26 tomorrow (November 11), all eyes are on Jammu and Kashmir to see whether Srinagar and Jammu cities manage to secure a place among the country's top-performing urban local bodies. The awards, which will be presented at a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, will recognise cities for their performance in cleanliness, sanitation and solid waste management under the 10th edition of the national cleanliness assessment. The latest edition of Swachh Survekshan, conducted under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, assessed more than 4,751 cities across the country, with over 3,000 trained assessors undertaking extensive field evaluations. The results hold particular significance for Jammu and Srinagar, which recorded notable improvements in their rankings in the previous edition but continue to face challenges in achieving sustainable waste management and maintaining urban cleanliness. In the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings, Jammu city registered a major improvement, climbing from 248th position to 42nd in the 3-10 lakh population category. It also secured the 13th position among the Promising Swachh Shehar of State/UT. Now, it would be interesting to see whether the Jammu city will break all the barriers this time to secure the top position, for which results and awards will be declared tomorrow. Srinagar, meanwhile, secured 32nd position in the million-plus cities category in the previous survey. However, the challenge of improving cleanliness standards remains particularly significant for Srinagar, where the Achan dumping site continues to be a major concern for the city's Swachhata campaign. On September 14 this year, Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Mandeep Kour, had acknowledged that the Achan dumping site continued to cast a shadow over Srinagar's cleanliness performance. She had stressed that the goal of Swachhata could not be achieved unless people took responsibility for keeping their homes and surroundings clean. The 2025-26 assessment has introduced several enhanced parameters, with greater emphasis on citizen feedback, cleanliness of tourist and heritage sites, urban water bodies, prevention of open defecation and urination, and behavioural change initiatives in schools. Urban local bodies were evaluated across 43 indicators covering 10 key assessment areas, including waste segregation, door-to-door collection, transportation and processing of waste, visible cleanliness, sanitation facilities, used water management and welfare of sanitation workers. The assessment also incorporated GPS-enabled monitoring, digital evidence submission and verification to ensure transparency and accountability. The results, therefore, will not only reflect the performance of Jammu and Srinagar in the latest cleanliness survey but also indicate how effectively the two cities have addressed longstanding urban sanitation and waste management challenges. With the award ceremony scheduled for November 11, the two cities now await the outcome of their efforts in the national cleanliness assessment.
60 fires reported across Jammu province in 24 hours on Diwali night
35 in Jammu district, including Warehouse Nehru Market fire Jammu, Nov 09: Fire and Emergency Services on Monday said it responded to 60 fire incidents across Jammu Province in a 24-hour period, including 35 in Jammu district, amid a series of blazes during the Diwali period. Sixteen incidents were reported in Jammu district within around []
CM, LG express grief, direct immediate relief
Jammu, Nov 09: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have expressed grief over the massive fire at a warehouse near Bikram Chowk, Jammu, which broke out Sunday evening and spread to adjoining structures, including business establishments. The Chief Minister conveyed his sympathies to those affected and directed the district administration to provide []
Our hands are tied: Dy CM renews statehood demand
Says elected govt lacks authority over police, fire services Jammu, Nov 09: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday reiterated the demand for restoration of full statehood, saying the absence of constitutional and administrative powers has severely constrained the elected governments ability to address public grievances and respond effectively to emergencies. Referring []
MeT predicts widespread rain, snowfall in J
Srinagar, Nov 09: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness fresh spells of rain and snowfall from November 10 onwards as a relatively intense Western Disturbance is expected to bring widespread precipitation across the Union Territory on November 12 and 13. The latest forecast revealed that the weather []
Mortal remains of Kashmiri MBBS student reach Delhi
Body to be flown to Srinagar today morning Srinagar, Nov 09: The mortal remains of Kashmiri MBBS student Adnan Altaf Rathar reached New Delhi on Monday evening, days after his death in Bangladesh and are scheduled to be flown to Srinagar City by the first morning flight on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kashmiri students in Bangladesh offered []
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Dr Jitendra visits fire-hit Jammu market, calls for safety SOPs
Urges J&K Govt to explore relief for affected traders JAMMU: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday visited fire-hit Kamla Market in Jammus Warehouse area, where several shops were gutted in a blaze during Diwali celebrations on Sunday night. Singh inspected the damage and spoke with affected traders about their losses. Additional Deputy Commissioner Jammu []
Fire at shop near Kolkata Durga Puja stampede spot on Diwali
Annakoot and Bhai Dooj festivities to colour celebrations in Mumbai
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Srinagar: Police on Sunday arrested the son of a retired police officer for allegedly brandishing an assault rifle to threaten his neighbour in Srinagars Saderbal area. The issue was highlighted through a social media post in which a neighbour of the retired deputy superintendent of police pleaded with authorities to ensure his safety. The social [] The post Retd DySPs son held for threatening neighbour with AK-47 appeared first on Northlines .
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60 fire incidents reported in Jammu region, 30 in city alone
BJP leaders to meet CM, CS today with demand of spl compensation from CDF for affected traders Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Nov 09: A total of sixty (60) fire incidents were reported in the Jammu Province yesterday till late night on occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights, and the fire that [] The post 60 fire incidents reported in Jammu region, 30 in city alone appeared first on Northlines .
Massive fire engulfs Nehru Market, guts over a dozen shops; blaze in Kathua
Traders shut market over delay in firefighting response LG reviews situation, CM expresses grief, Congress seeks inquiry into lapses Jammu Tawi: Fire gutted at least a dozen shops in the historic Nehru Market in the heart of Jammu city on Sunday night, while a separate blaze broke out at the district police lines in [] The post Massive fire engulfs Nehru Market, guts over a dozen shops; blaze in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .
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Azad demands compensation for fire-victim traders
Jammu Tawi: Former Chief Minister J&K, Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed deep sorrow over the devastating fire that broke out at the Warehouse Market near Bikram Chowk, Jammu gutting several shops and godowns and causing losses worth crores of rupees to local wholesale traders. Azad expressed solidarity with the affected traders and their families, saying [] The post Azad demands compensation for fire-victim traders appeared first on Northlines .
Two killed, six injured in two separate accidents in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: A father-son duo were killed and six others injured in two separate road accidents along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway near Banihal in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. Khalid Muzamil Wani, a teacher, and his father Ghulam Mohammad, a retired lecturer, lost their lives when their private car hit a [] The post Two killed, six injured in two separate accidents in Ramban appeared first on Northlines .
AAP, BJP engage in blame game over Delhi pollution and Punjab stubble burning
Delhi minister Kapil Mishra has raised concerns over a sudden rise in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab during Diwali. AAP officials responded by asserting that smoke from Punjab cannot reach Delhi quickly. Mishra also claimed that farmers alleged fields were being set on fire amid their celebrations. Punjab faced its highest number of farm fires during this season, with 1,152 incidents recorded on Diwali.
Salman Sagar frontrunner for NC Ticket in Srinagar LS Bypoll
Srinagar, Nov 09: The ruling National Conference (NC) is seriously considering fielding senior party leader Salman Sagar as its candidate for the by-election to the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat, sources disclosed. Sources said that the party leadership is considering nominating Salman, who is currently serving as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the [] The post Salman Sagar frontrunner for NC Ticket in Srinagar LS Bypoll appeared first on Northlines .
Govt to audit private schools violating fee, other norms
Says, no shortage of free textbooks in J&K Srinagar, Nov 09: Amid growing complaints of financial exploitation by private institutions, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Shamima Firdous Monday said that private schools cannot burden parents with unnecessary charges and the government will ensure audit and proper accountability against those violating fee and other norms. [] The post Govt to audit private schools violating fee, other norms appeared first on Northlines .
Diwali is 'Eid of joy', says Kharge; Cong insulting Sanatan culture: BJP
Diwali Fireworks Push Air Quality To Poor Levels In Vizag, Rajamahendravaram
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Jana Sena Names Madhusudan Reddy for Satya Sai ZP Chairman Post
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Though Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, on his very first day in office, had declared that he had inherited an empty coffer, the government has been continuing with all the major welfare measures
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Union Minister Promises Joint Efforts to Develop Karimnagar
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Over 60 suffer burns this Diwali across Mumbai & MMR, 2 women critical with 75% & 50% injuries
DC Studios will see a change in leadership as James Gunn and Peter Safran will resign from their role as co-CEOs on December 1, 2026. Former Marvel Studios executive Jeremy Latcham will be stepping in as President and Chief Creative Officer. Gunn and Safran will continue their creative and producing roles and Latcham will manage the film, TV and animation projects at DC.
TPL to award scholarships to 36 junior players, two to get Australian Open opportunity
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Punjab Police brought back 17 gangsters from abroad in six months: Cheema
Womens Panel Summons PJTAU VC Over Harassment Complaint
Telangana State Commission for Women summoned PJTAU Vice-Chancellor Alidas Janaiah for an inquiry on November 12 following an assistant professors harassment complaint.
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Balakrishna urges Rajanna, son to leave Congress if unhappy
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7 injured in gas cylinder blast triggered by crackers
Cheema rejects Kapil Mishras stubble-burning claims
Anuj lights up Indian chess, becomes the 100th GM
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Narcotics Control unit raids Bigg Boss fame Balaji Murugadosss house in Thiruverkadu
Indian-Origin Executive Anjali Sud Takes Charge As SiriusXM CEO In 2027
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Bhanjanagar Sorcery Murder: Two Brothers Arrested for Bludgeoning 80-Year-Old Man to Death
Tarasing Police have arrested two brothers from Badangi village in Odishas Ganjam district for allegedly bludgeoning an 80-year-old man to death over suspicions of practising sorcery, officials said. The incident came to light after Jalandhar Gauda (55), a resident of Badangi Gauda Sahi, lodged a formal complaint at the Tarasing police station on November 5, [] The post Bhanjanagar Sorcery Murder: Two Brothers Arrested for Bludgeoning 80-Year-Old Man to Death appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Russell Brand Jailed: Why No means No and Consent Matters
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AAP accuses BJP of blaming Punjab farmers to deflect from Delhi pollution crisis
Punjab to install 16,180 more computers in govt schools under Sikhiya Kranti
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Kapil Mishra says suspicious spike in Punjab stubble burning on Diwali, seeks probe
Bengals Christians Now The Target Of Nationwide Majoritarian Hate
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Womens commission summons PJTAU vice-chancellor
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Launches Reforms, Faces Criticism
'1,200 small businesses support troops': JD Vance announces funding push for veteran entrepreneurs
Firecracker sets off fire in Bengaluru, boy, 8, injured during Rajyotsava
Odisha Greenlights Rs 4,708 Crore Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project in Kalahandi
The 600 MW facility at Ranibahal will act as a massive grid-scale energy storage system to stabilize the state power grid. The post Odisha Greenlights Rs 4,708 Crore Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project in Kalahandi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jewellery stocks outshine Nifty as festive gold demand fuels optimism
Jewellery stocks gain 42% on average in six months as investors bet on stronger festive sales, despite consumers buying less gold by volume amid elevated prices
Punjab Police Brought 17 Gangsters From Abroad In Past 6 Months: AAP
Cabinet Minister and senior AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday claimed that Punjab Police had brought back 17 gangsters from foreign countries over the past six months.
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Odisha eyes fresh Japanese investments, trade, tourism and tech tie-ups
The largest-ever Japanese delegation to Odisha will explore industrial partnerships, with a cooperation agreement and institutional MoUs expected to strengthen bilateral ties
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Mamata Banerjee Gets Delhi Police Notice To Record Statement In 2013 Case
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Putin Negotiating For Iran? Sanctioned Russian Military Jet Makes Mystery Landing In Israel
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Maharashtra: Tree branch falls on parked car in Thane; no injuries reported
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Jagtial Student Found Dead In Ohio Hostel
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BJP activist alleges death threats by Nagendra aides, FIR registered
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PM Modi, Amit Shah-themed kites emerge as major attraction in Lucknow Jamghat festival
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has strongly countered Karnataka Minister Arshad over allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol, terming the claims a classic case of choosing sensationalism over responsible governance. Refuting assertions that petrol in the state contained 26 to 31 per cent ethanol, Joshi asserted that extensive official testing conducted by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) found all fuel samples fully compliant with the prescribed 19 to 21 per cent E20 standards. Instead of creating alarm through unverified claims of 26
Meghalaya CM inaugurates bridges, launches Rs 136-crore road project in South Garo Hills
Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday inaugurated two bridges, laid the foundation stone for a 46.08-km road project and inaugurated three rural infrastructure facilities in South Garo Hills district. The projects, spread across the district, are aimed at improving connectivity, strengthening agricultural market access, supporting rural livelihoods and bringing government services closer [] The post Meghalaya CM inaugurates bridges, launches Rs 136-crore road project in South Garo Hills appeared first on NorthEast Now .
India, Saudi Arabia sign Haj 2027 pact, 1.75 lakh Indians to undertake pilgrimage
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Netanyahu urges opposition parties to join unity government under his leadership
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called on opposition leaders to join him in forming a unified government comprising opposition and ultra-Orthodox parties, saying it was he need of the hour amid the country's major challenges. In a video statement released on Monday, Netanyahu said any ionist party could join the proposed government, asserting that he was not ruling anyone out while maintaining that his Likud party should lead the coalition as the largest party. This government needs to include all the parties in the national camp, which also includes the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties, Netanyahu said, according to The Jerusalem Post. We must join forces in the face of the challenges in front of us, he added, as quoted by The Times of Israel. Netanyahu also said he was ready to immediately enter talks with any party willing to discuss his proposal. According to The Times of Israel, Netanyahu argued that it is impossible to create a government with Hamas s...
Bombay High Court turns down urgent plea for Chhath Puja celebrations at Girgaum Chowpatty in Mumbai
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday set December 31, 2028, as the deadline to make Gujarat drug-free, a year ahead of Indias December 31, 2029, target. Addressing a gathering in Ahmedabad, he urged citizens to report drug abuse and drug sales to authorities, stressing that government efforts alone cannot eliminate narcotics.
A political row has erupted in West Bengal after the prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Raiganj was killed in a police encounter. Police said Dilip Roy opened fire on the team sent to arrest him, prompting retaliatory firing.
Kashmir Court Acquits Two Men in UAPA Case, Cites Flaws in Recovery of Weapons
SRINAGAR: A Special Court designated under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) at Sopore has acquitted Huzaif Firdous Bhat of Choora, Sopore, and Ajaz Ahmad Khan of Najibhat, Kreeri, in a case involving the alleged recovery of two hand grenades, 100 rounds of AK-47 ammunition and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) letter-pad material from a vehicle in Baramulla []
