CM says new framework to attract reputed institutions Jammu Tawi, Nov 7 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing it as a significant milestone in … Read more
Employees reject Govt’s claims of fulfilling promises; seeks salary enhancement, job security and social security benefits Srinagar, Nov 07: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned a 5% annual increment for eligible contractual employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) for the financial year 2026-27, a move that will benefit thousands of healthcare workers … Read more
Raise concerns over Rs 1 lakh security deposit, e-KYC machines Jammu Tawi/Srinagar, Nov 07: Fair Price Shop dealers in J&K UT have raised concerns over additional financial requirements, including a Rs 1 lakh security deposit, licence fee and advanced demand of cash before taking a ration digital verification. A ration dealer said the new face … Read more
Jammu plains likely to receive rain; higher reaches may witness snowfall JAMMU Tawi, Nov 7: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience a fresh spell of rain and snowfall from November 12 onwards as a Western Disturbance is expected to affect the region, the Meteorological Department said on Saturday. In Jammu Province, generally dry weather … Read more
Jammu, Nov 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government has notified the Private Universities Rules2026, paving the way for the establishment of reputed national and international institutions of higher learning in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing the move as a significant step towards strengthening the higher education sector and expanding opportunities for … Read more
Jammu, Nov 7: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday sought to end the ongoing rumours over alleged discontent among a group of National Conference MLAs, maintaining that the party leadership has addressed the issue through discussions with the legislators. Talking to reporters after paying obeisance at Bawe Wali Mata temple on … Read more
Srinagar, Nov 06: Bandipora Police have arrested two more persons in connection with an alleged prison-linked terror module case involving a banned organisation accused of targeting women for separatist ideology and propaganda, taking the total number of arrests to eight. A Police officer said that the arrests were made during the ongoing investigation into the … Read more
Repeated violations of grid discipline by UT Jammu Tawi, Nov 06: Unauthorized power ‘overdrawal’ by Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has raised serious grid security concerns in the region, with central load dispatchers issuing 57 warnings, including three extreme emergency alerts. The central control room that manages the northern electricity grid had to issue 57 … Read more
After meeting Omar, Farooq, MLAs say some demands would be addressed immediately Jammu Tawi, Nov 06: The dissenting MLAs of the National Conference appeared to have moved closer to reconciliation with the party leadership following a two-hour-long meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party president Dr Farooq Abdullah. The meeting between the two sides … Read more
Jammu Tawi, Nov 6: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday ordered the posting of 306 newly appointed Medical Officers (Allopathic) across the Union Territory. As per Government Order issued by the Health & Medical Education Department, the postings have been made with immediate effect as per the details given in Annexure-A to the … Read more