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Jammu, Apr 04: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday described the passage of the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Bill as a milestone moment for the youth of the Union Territory, congratulating Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo and all stakeholders. "The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant step towards shaping a brighter future for our youth," the Chief Minister said. The Assembly passed the Jammu and Kashmir ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 04: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and legislators across party lines today commended Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather for the smooth and efficient conduct of the Budget Session 2026. The Deputy Chief Minister praised the Speaker's experience and leadership, noting that despite the usual challenges and differing viewpoints, the proceedings were conducted in an orderly and effective manner. He said that all legislators, particularly first-time MLAs, benefitted greatly from the Spe ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed the Jammu and Kashmir Jan Vishwas Second (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 (L.A. Bill No. 07 of 2026). The bill was moved for consideration and passing by Minister for Agriculture Javid Ahmed Dar on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. While moving the motion, the Minister stated, "A Bill to amend certain enactments, decriminalising and rationalising offences for ease of living and ease of doing business, and al ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 04: Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday presented the details of House Business for the Budget Session 2026, informing that the session witnessed 22 sittings consuming a total of 110 hours and 6 minutes of proceedings. The Speaker informed that eight Government bills were received, introduced, and passed in the House, while 25 papers and one Ordinance were also laid. Regarding Private Members' business, Rather apprised the House that ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed the Private Universities Bill, a key step aimed at expanding higher education opportunities in the Union Territory. Education Minister Sakeena Itoo introduced the bill, which focuses on establishing, regulating, and managing private universities. It seeks to ensure academic quality while protecting student interests. The legislation was cleared through a voice vote after several amendments proposed by members were either withd ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04: Describing the now-concluded Assembly proceedings as a "landmark session", Speaker Abdur Rahim Rather on Saturday said the House witnessed an unprecedented moment in its history, with every member being allowed to speak, reflecting the true spirit of democracy. In his concluding remarks before adjourning the House sine die, Rather said that despite the session testing his patience -- with almost every legislator keen to raise issues -- Rather took pride in ensuring that no voi ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday descended into chaos after a fierce and personal exchange broke out between National Conference (NC) minister Sakina Masood Itoo and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, exposing sharp political differences and triggering noisy scenes in the House. The confrontation began during a discussion when Itoo launched a sharp attack on the PDP, blaming the party for the current political and administrat ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04: The final day of the Budget Session in the J&K Assembly saw protests on Saturday as legislators across party lines demanded answers over the killing of a local youth in the forests of Ganderbal district. The slain, Rashid Ahmad Mughal, was killed in an encounter on March 31. His family, however, has contested the claim, insisting he had no links to terrorism. As proceedings began, members from the National Conference, Congress and Peoples Democratic Party pressed for accountab ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 04 : A chill returned to Kashmir on Saturday as fresh snowfall in the upper reaches and rains across the plains sent temperatures plunging across the region. An official told the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Gurez, Tulail, Gulmarg and Sonamarg received fresh snowfall, while widespread rains lashed the plains across the Valley. According to rainfall data for the past 24 hours ending 8:30 am, Baramulla recorded 45.5 mm of rain, followed by Nowgam Handwara at 45.6 ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 04 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday trapped and arrested a head constable posted at Police Station Thanamandi in Rajouri for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 for releasing a seized vehicle. In a statement issued to the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said the Anti-Corruption Bureau J&K registered a formal case against Mohd. Alyas, posted in Police Station Thanamandi Rajouri vide FIR no. 05/2026 at P/S ACB Rajouri u/s 7 of ...Read More >
Jammu , April 4 : People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi on Saturday described the Lieutenant Governor's order for an inquiry into the Ganderbal encounter as a "historic shift" in the valley's administrative accountability. The leader noted that whenever such questions were raised, they were "brushed aside or hidden". PDP leader Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, speaking to ANI, said, "For the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, the head of a unified command has orde ...Read More >
Srinagar, April 4: : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar today issued a weather update predicting erratic weather conditions in Jammu and Kashmir till April 10, with cloudy skies and intermittent rain and snow expected today, accompanied by thunder and hailstorms. Conditions are likely to improve gradually by tonight. Partly cloudy skies are predicted for April 5-6, followed by fresh spells of rain and snow from April 7-8. Authorities have issued advisories cautioning residents of possible thun ...Read More >
Leh, Apr 03: The Government on Friday announced a major digital transformation in the upcoming Census 2027, with Chief Principal Census Officer Amrit Sharma stating that the exercise will be conducted entirely through mobile-based applications, ensuring faster processing and timely release of data. Addressing a press conference in Leh, Sharma said the upcoming census marks a "complete departure" from previous practices, where data collection and compilation took years. "Earlier, enumerators co ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 03: Chief Imam of the All-India Imam Organisation (AIIO), Dr Imam Umar Ilyasi, on Friday said stones have been replaced by pens in Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. Speaking to media persons, he said the situation in the Valley has changed and there is a sense of normalcy and growth. "I am happy to share that today's Kashmir is witnessing a change. The situation has improved after the abrogation of Article 370. Tourism has increased," he said. He added that there was a ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 03: Visitors using the Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL) parking facility at Hari Singh High Street (HSHS) have raised concerns over alleged mismanagement, stating that the absence of staff at crucial times is causing inconvenience and financial strain. Several commuters said that while attendants issue receipts at the time of vehicle entry, they are often not present when visitors return to collect their vehicles. This forces people to wait for extended periods, sometimes over h ...Read More >
Kulgam, Apr 03: In a push for sustainable waste management, the Municipal Council Kulgam has installed "Waste to Wonder" sculptures made from plastic bottles, discarded vehicle tyres and other plastic waste at Office Park, Town Hall, Kulgam. The initiative, taken up under the Swachhata Excellence Campaign, aims to promote recycling, source segregation and environmental awareness while improving public spaces. The installations were carried out by the Municipal Council team under the supervisio ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 03: As precipitation deficiency continued through March, the weatherman has issued yellow and orange alerts for Jammu and Kashmir till Saturday, predicting intermittent light to moderate rain and snow at many places with the possibility of thunder, hailstorm, and gusty winds. A fresh Western Disturbance affected the region on Friday morning, bringing fresh snowfall to several upper reaches, including Razdan Pass, Sinthan Top, Pir Ki Gali, Sadhna Top, Margan Top, Gulmarg Phase-II, ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 03: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday described Ayodhya as the cradle of civilisation and the eternal fountainhead of consciousness, saying that invoking Ayodhya summons the consciousness which is Shri Ram's benediction and has given meaning to human civilisation. Speaking at the 8th Ayodhya Parv, organised by Shri Ayodhya Nyas in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Pragya Sansthan at IGNCA, New Delhi, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 3 : A moderate-intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Friday, with tremors felt across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. According to initial data, the quake occurred at 16:12:58 UTC, with its epicentre located at coordinates 36.52°N latitude and 71.01°E longitude, at a depth of 175 kilometres. Residents in parts of Kashmir reported feeling tremors, triggering panic as people rushed out of their homes and offices ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 02: The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that the recent signing of the Implementation Agreement with NHPC for Uri-I Stage-II and Dulhasti Stage-II hydroelectric projects don't amount to any fresh handover of projects. It said the move is part of an ongoing process rooted in earlier decisions and policy direction. Officials stated that the proposal to implement these projects through NHPC on BOOT basis originated from the Board of Directors of J&K SPDC during its 76th me ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 02: To enhance passenger convenience and effectively manage the anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic during the upcoming summer season, Jammu Division of Northern Railway has announced the extension of the reserved special express train service operating between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. Train No. 04081/04082 (New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-New Delhi), which has witnessed overwhelming response in previous runs, will now continue operations for an extended pe ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 02: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded significant progress in public grievance redressal, with an overall disposal rate of 88% on the JK Samadhan portal. This was revealed during a high-level review chaired by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo and attended by all the Administrative Secretaries and Deputy Commissioners of J&K. The review was based on a detailed presentation by Secretary, Department of Public Grievances, Dr Piyush Singla, in which he highlighted the status of grievance receipt ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 02: In a significant development in the investigation of the Thanamandi terror attack case, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) Jammu and Kashmir has filed a charge sheet before the designated court against Sabar Hussain for harbouring terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF), who were involved in the brutal killing of Mohd Razaq. The case pertains to an incident that occurred on April 22, 2024, when unidentified terrorists forcibly entered the ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 02: Jammu and Kashmir's rural districts continue to grapple with a shortage of key posts in the School Education Department (SED), impacting learning outcomes. According to details shared by Minister in charge of School Education, Sakeena Itoo, frontier district Kupwara has a shortage of 1,657 posts out of a total strength of 6,424 in the department. Of these, 4,767 posts are currently filled. The highest number of vacancies has been reported in Lecturer posts. Against a sanction ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 02: The Jammu and Kashmir Government informed the Legislative Assembly that chemotherapy services across hospitals are being delivered strictly in accordance with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) guidelines, with no violations reported. The details were shared in response to a starred question tabled by MLA R.S. Pathania regarding Cancer Treatment Institutes in the UT operating day-care facilities. The house was informed that the Cancer Institutes/Oncology Departments function as Day C ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday chaired the second meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) to review the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing the need for round-the-clock monitoring and a calibrated response to minimise its impact on India. The meeting, held at Kartavya Bhawan in the national capital, was attended by key ministers including Nirmala Sitharaman, S Jaishankar, Hardeep Singh Puri, Jagat Prakash Nadda, Manohar Lal Khattar, Prahlad Joshi, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 2 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday handed over an appointment letter to Alka Sharma, the widow of martyred Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma, under the J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme, 2022. An official spokesperson informed , the Lt Governor assured all possible assistance and support to the bereaved family Sharma, a braveheart of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in 2024 while fighting and neutralizing a m ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 02 : Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday hit out at party MLA Bashir Ahmed Veeri, calling his emotional outburst in the Assembly over the reservation issue "drama" and accusing him of misleading the public. The Deputy CM, per news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the government had already acted on its commitments and that a sub-committee was set up by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to examine the reservation issue. lIts report was finalised, approved by the ...Read More >
New Delhi , April 2 : Ashok Kumar Mittal will be the new Deputy Leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Rajya Sabha. The party has sent an official letter informing the decision to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, the party stated on Thursday. Mittal is a Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab. He was elected to the House in April 2022 and, since then, has been a part of several parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Defence, the Committee on Finance and in February 2026, he was made a member of th ...Read More >
Assam , April 2 : Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of handing over India's agricultural, energy, and data rights to the United States. He claimed that the deal benefits American farmers and companies while harming Indian farmers, small businesses, and industries. Addressing a public rally in Karbi Anglong, Congress MP said, "You might ask why Rahul Gandhi is speaking on the US-India deal, in Assam election campaigning? You need to understand where the pr ...Read More >
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