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J&K sees rise in KCC usage; Outstanding crosses Rs 7,379 Crore
Srinagar, July 21 : The outstanding credit under the Kisan Credit Card scheme in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a rise, crossing Rs 7,379 crore as of March 31, 2025. This was revealed in a written reply in Parliament by Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary. The number…
Read More »Cyber Frauds in J&K: Over 800 Cases in 5 Years, losses cross Rs 1 Crore with minimal recoveries
Srinagar, July 21 : Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a worrying rise in cyber and financial fraud cases over the last five years, with more than 830 cases reported and financial losses exceeding Rs 1 crore, official data from the Ministry of Finance has revealed. The figures were shared…
Read More »ULLAS scheme aims 100% adult literacy by 2027; Ladakh fully literate
J&K’s Literacy rate at 82%, above National average: Govt in Parliament Srinagar, July 21 : Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a literacy rate of 82% for individuals aged seven years and above, according to the latest government data presented in Parliament. The figure places the Union Territory above the…
Read More »Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha expresses grief over tragic landslide incident at Vaishno Devi Shrine
Srinagar, July 21: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha has expressed grief over the tragic landslide incident at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in which a devotee lost his life and a few others were injured. The Lieutenant Governor is closely monitoring the situation. He has directed the Shri Mata Vaishno…
Read More »Restore Statehood in J&K; Condemn Police Manhandling of Rajouri MLA: Manpreet Singh Mani
Jammu & Kashmir Indian Youth Congress (IYC) Secretary Manpreet Singh Mani today demanded the immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu & Kashmir and strongly condemned the shameful manhandling of an elected Cong MLA Iftekhar Ahmed by police officials. Speaking to the media, Singh said, “It is outrageous and…
Read More »Social media handle linked to TRF warns Bilal Lone
Srinagar: Kashmir Fight, a notorious social media handle linked to proscribed terror outfit The Resistance Front (TRF), has issued a warning to former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone who recently announced his decision to shun separatist politics and enter the mainstream.In a social media post, the Kashmir Fight said the…
Read More »18 Muslim women made it to Lok Sabha since independence; 13 of them dynasts: Book
New Delhi: That women were always under-represented in the Lok Sabha is a known fact, but Muslim women members have been a greater rarity with only 18 making it to the Lower House since independence, according to a new book.And while dynastic politics may not be conducive for democracy to…
Read More »UIDAI to start biometric update of children through schools soon
New Delhi : The UIDAI is working on a project to start biometric updates of children through schools after two months in a phased manner, a top official of the Aadhaar custodian body said.The Unique Identification Authority of India CEO, Bhuvnesh Kumar said that over 7 crore children have not…
Read More »Three fraudsters booked for duping job seekers
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Crime Branch has registered three separate cases against fraudsters for allegedly duping several job seekers of nearly Rs 1.50 crore, a senior officer said.Senior Superintendent Police, Crime branch Jammu , Benam Tosh said the FIRs were registered against the accused on the basis of…
Read More »Govt committed to destroying entire network radicalizing youth: LG Sinha
Lieutenant Governor felicitates winners of ‘Pedal Through Paradise’ Cycle Race- 2025 organized by J&K Police at Srinagar, commends J&K Police for innovative initiative aimed to nurture new dreams, instill new strength and create new aspirations in the lives of youth J&K Police stands as a testament to selfless service, duty…
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IMD Forecast: Dry Weather to Continue in J&K for Three Days, Rain and Thunderstorms Likely from November 10
Srinagar, November 7: Dry weather is expected to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir for …
