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Major crackdown launched against illegal mining in Samba
SAMBA, MARCH 15: The Department of Geology & Mining Samba launched a comprehensive enforcement operation targeting illegal mining activities across the region, resulting in substantial penalties and seizures.Led by the District Mineral Officer, Shiv Kumar Sharma, the vigorous anti-mining campaign identified and took action against 24 illegal operations, including stone…
Read More »Legislators raise issues of public importance during Zero Hour
JAMMU, MARCH 15: During Zero Hour in the ongoing Assembly session of Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, clarified that, as per established rules, the Ministers cannot be asked to provide impromptu responses to issues raised by the MLAs without prior notice.He stated that without prior intimation,…
Read More »9.58 lakh self-employment opportunities generated since 2021
Minister for Agriculture Production, Javed Ahmad Dar, said that a total of 9.58 lakh self-employment/livelihood opportunities have been generated through schemes like Mumkin, Tejaswani, PMEGP, REGP etc. upto January 2025 in the past four years in J&K.The Minister was replying on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to a question…
Read More »J&K Govt Eyes Expansion After Introducing 58 College Subjects
Srinagar, Mar 15: The Jammu and Kashmir government has confirmed that 58 subjects are currently being offered in Government Degree Colleges across the Union Territory. The information was shared in response to a question raised by MLA Sheikh Khursheed regarding the introduction of new subjects in colleges. The Higher…
Read More »Omar Abdullah Clarifies Timeline for Reservation Review Report
Srinagar, March 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has clarified that the Cabinet sub-committee examining the issue of reservations in recruitment has been given a six-month timeline to complete its report. Responding to MP Ruhullah Mehdi’s concerns over the lack of a fixed timeline in the…
Read More »Resham Krishi Mela Inaugurated by Director Sericulture J&K at CSR&TI Pampore
Pampore, March 15, 2025: Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Bhat (IAS), Director Sericulture J&K, today inaugurated the one day Resham Krishi Mela (Kissan Mela) at the Central Sericulture Research & Training Institute (CSR&TI), Pampore. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation about 500 silkworm rearers and youth from all districts of Kashmir which…
Read More »Budgam Police Organized Awareness Programmes on New Criminal Laws at Spring buds Educational Institute Ompora and Townhall Khansahib.
Budgam : Under the supervision of SSP Budgam, Shri Nikhil Borkar-IPS, Budgam Police organised awareness programmes at Spring Buds Educational Institute Ompora and Townhall Khansahib. These Programmes were aimed at enlightening the general masses about the latest developments in the Indian legal framework and the newly introduced criminal laws:…
Read More »Schools Closed in Several Areas of Kupwara Till March 17
SRINAGAR,- In view of incessant rains and snowfall, the District Administration Kupwara has ordered the closure of all schools in several area of District Kupwara. District admin ordered that all schools in Machil, Keran, Budnambal, Kumkadi, Jumagund, and upper areas of Karnah will remain closed till March 17, 2025.…
Read More »JK Govt Acknowledges Staff Shortage at SKIMS, Announces Infrastructure Upgrades in Key Hospitals
Srinagar,Mar 15 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday acknowledged the growing challenge of staff shortages at SKIMS Soura amid a rising patient load in both OPD and IPD sections. Responding to a query by MLA Tanvir Sadiq, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo admitted that…
Read More »Kashmir Parts Receive Fresh Snowfall
Srinagar, Mar 15:Many areas in Kashmir, including the plains, received fresh snowfall, while other parts of the Valley witnessed light to moderate rains on Saturday, officials said. The plains in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama districts received fresh snowfall, while snowfall was also recorded in Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam…
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