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Around 11,000 Doctors, paramedics hired under NHM in J&K in last five years
Srinagar: In the past five years, approximately 11,000 doctors and paramedics have been hired under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir, while over 36,000 regular positions have been filled in the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department.According to the 2024 Economic Survey Report, the J&K government’s focus…
Read More »J&K’s monthly tax collection rises to Rs 1,180 cr in 2025,61 pc of tax revenue comes from GST
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s tax revenue collection has shown consistent growth in 25, with monthly collections averaging rupees 1,180 crore, according to official estimates.According to an official document, the total tax revenue for FY24 stood at Rs 13,903 crore, registering a 13 per cent growth over FY23. By Q3 of…
Read More »J&K govt defends mining contracts, says local workers engaged in ops across UT
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has denied allegations that mining contracts across the Union Territory have adversely affected the livelihood of thousands of locals, saying local workers are engaged in operations.In response to queries raised by MLA Gulmarg, Farooq Ahmad Shah in the assembly, the Minister Incharge of the…
Read More »Around 3000 posts lying vacant in Health Department in Jammu Division
Srinagar: Around 3000 posts are lying vacant in the Health Department in Jammu division, data has revealed.According to the details as many as 2999 posts of doctors and paramedics are vacant in all 10 districts, excluding GMCs, of Jammu division.In district Jammu, 127 medical and 522 paramedical posts are vacant,…
Read More »Sgr, Jmu to get PM Ekta unity malls to promote local handicrafts, industrial products
Srinagar: Jammu and Srinagar are set to get PM Ekta Unity Malls, with a total investment of Rs 255 crore, aimed at promoting local handicrafts, industrial products, and Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged goods from J&K.According to an official document, the malls will serve as dedicated marketplaces for selling One District One…
Read More »JJ&K Teachers Forum calls on DSEK Dr. G.N. Itoo, submits memorandum, declares war against corruption
Srinagar: The J&K Teachers Forum (JKTF), affiliated with the All India Secondary Teachers Federation (AISTF), has taken a firm stand against administrative inefficiencies and corruption in the education system. A high-level delegation, led by Chairman Showkat Ali Beig, met Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK), Dr. G.N. Itoo, in Srinagar…
Read More »J&K gets 1984 industrial units, ₹9,606 cr investment in 5yrs, 63,710 jobs created since 2019
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has seen a surge in industrial expansion, with 1,984 new units coming up since 2019, generating 63,710 jobs and attracting ₹9,606.46 crore investments.According to the official document, 334 new industrial units were established in FY 2024-25 alone, with an investment of ₹2,977 crore, creating 8,443 jobs.The document also…
Read More »In 4-years, Jammu receives more tourists than Kashmir: Economic Survey
Srinagar: Kashmir has received 80 per cent less tourists compared to Jammu in the past four years.The Economic Survey 2024-25, revealed that in 2021, Jammu received a tourist footfall of 1,06,50,757 while Kashmir in the same year witnessed a tourist arrival of 6,65,777.A total of 1,13,16,534 tourists visited J&K in…
Read More »Nearly 6,000 jobs filled under Kashmiri Migrant employment package
Rs 1,452 cr disbursed to PoJK, Chhamb displaced persons, 3,541 WPRs receive Rs 88.53 cr, now eligible for J&K domicile Srinagar: A total of 5,868 Kashmiri migrants have been appointed under the special employment package against the 6,000 sanctioned posts in Jammu and Kashmir, an official document has revealed.The document…
Read More »Budget Session 2025: Discussion on LG’s address resumes in LA
JAMMU, MARCH 05: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed discussions for the second day on the Motion of Thanks for Lieutenant Governor’s address delivered to the legislature on the first day of the Budget session.The debate covered wide array of topics including Indus Water Treaty, filling up of vacancies in…
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Railways strengthens security, passenger facilities for Amarnath Yatra at Jammu station
Jammu: The Jammu Railway division has strengthened security and taken passenger facilitation measures at …
