Cong open to talks with like-minded parties to strike ‘respectable alliance’ for J-K polls: Karra
NEW DELHI: The Congress is open to talks with like-minded parties to strike a “respectable alliance” for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls but the parameters for such a tie-up would be different from the Lok Sabha elections, party’s newly-appointed J&K chief Tariq Hameed Karra said on Monday. In an interview with PTI, Karra […]
J&K | Rains Trigger Flash Flood In Parts Of Ganderbal, Pulwama
SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Heavy rains triggered flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir ‘s Pulwama and Ganderbal districts on Saturday morning, officials said. The heavy rains triggered flash floods in parts of Ganderbal district this morning. Several areas were also waterlogged in the district. Officials said that heavy rainfall received in the Kangan area led […]
GMC Srinagar Doctors Hold Protest Against Rape, Murder of Kolkata Doctor
The otherwise quiet corridors of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar reverberated with shock and anger today as doctors and medical students raised their voices against the gruesome rape and murder of their fellow doctor from Kolkata. The tragic death of the young doctor has shaken the medical fraternity from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, with demands of […]
Capacity building
Recently Lt Governor addressed Kisan Unnati Sammelan, dedicates 500 Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) to farmers of Jammu Kashmir The Lt Governor said the Kisan Khidmat Ghars equipped with modern IT systems will ensure efficient delivery of critical services such as input booking, soil health monitoring, plant diagnostics, market intelligence, and capacity building. He said the […]
Election Commission to Announce Jammu Kashmir Assembly Polls Today
The Election Commission of India is expected to announce the schedule for the assembly elections today. It is expected to be announced in a presser at 3 pm. Sources said the elections will be announced for Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana. Haryana’s legislative assembly term concludes in November 2024, while Jammu and Kashmir, which has […]
Single window portal
Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of Industries & Commerce Department to take assessment of the evolving Industrial scenario in J&K. Moreover 185 services had been made online through single window portal with onboarding of more than 18 departments on single window portal. It was added that 46 new industrial estates currently under development through […]
Four Militants Believed To be Gunned Down in Doda Encounter
JAMMU: An Army captain was killed and four militants are believed to be gunned down in an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. A civilian was also injured in the encounter that broke out a day ahead of Independence Day and is the latest in a […]
Over One Million Outpatient Visits at SMHS Hospital in 2023-24; 10,000 Visitors Daily
SRINAGAR: SMHS Hospital receives around 10,000 visitors daily, including patients, attendants, and other visitors while the Casualty and Emergency Department alone handles about 3,200 patients each day, providing consultations, treatment, testing, and other care services. The hospital offers inpatient services across various wards with a total capacity of 890 beds. On average, 30 major and […]
Power scenario
Recently Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Budgam, and Deputy Commissioner (DC), Budgam, inspected the Receiving Station Aripathan and Receiving Station Charangam in Beerwah Sub-Division. Chairman, DDC Budgam said that with the work on Aripathan Receiving station completed, a long pending demand of the people has been met, and the expeditious progress on Charangam Receiving station […]
APSCC to Field Sikh Candidates in Upcoming JK Assembly Elections
SRINAGAR: All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) Tuesday announced to field Sikh candidates on some assembly seats where Sikh community has a significant electorate. Jagmohan Singh Raina, chairman APSCC while addressing the media in Srinagar, said that APSCC will not align with any political party in the region, instead will field “independent” candidates. “We have […]
