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Govt Orders Independent Verification of Essential Drugs Across J&K
Srinagar, April 1: As per an order arising from the General Administration Department, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has initiated a comprehensive mechanism for independent verification of the availability of essential drugs and diagnostic services across public health facilities in the Union Territory. According to Government Order No. 516-JK(GAD) of…
Read More »J&K Govt Authorises 50% Revenue Budget Funds for FY 2026–27
Srinagar, April 1: As per an order issued by the Finance Department, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has authorized the release of 50% funds under the Revenue Budget for the financial year 2026–27. The order, issued under Government Order No. 149-F of 2026 dated April 1, 2026, aims to…
Read More »In a first, NC-Govt supports Private Member Bill
Srinagar, Apr 01 : The Legislative Assembly on Wednesday allowed introduction of a private member’s bill brought by NC’s Tanvir Sadiq, seeking renewal of leases for existing occupants. When the bill came up for introduction in the House, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the Revenue portfolio,…
Read More »J&K Reshuffle: Shreya Singhal Gets Additional Charge as Information Director
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday ordered the transfer and posting of several Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and JKAS officers, with immediate effect, handing the additional charge of Director of Information, Jammu and Kashmir, to IAS officer Shreya Singhal. As according to an order issued by the…
Read More »J&K emerging as hub of big sporting events: PM Modi
SRINAGAR, March : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Jammu and Kashmir is fast emerging as a hub for major sporting events and a nursery of young talent, as he hailed the union territory’s maiden Ranji Trophy triumph as a historic achievement. In the 132nd episode of his monthly…
Read More »PG Residents Sensitised on Tuberculosis During Orientation Programme at SKIMS
Srinagar, Mar 29 : On the occasion of World Tuberculosis Day, the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) organized an orientation programme for postgraduate residents, aimed at enhancing awareness, strengthening clinical knowledge, and promoting active participation in tuberculosis elimination efforts. The programme was conducted as part of the 100 Days…
Read More »Director, CSIR-IIIM inaugurates CSIR Tulip Festival; emphasises indigenous tulip bulb production
PULWAMA, March 29, 2026: Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, on Sunday inaugurated the CSIR Tulip Fest–2026 at the Institute’s Field Station, Bonera, in Pulwama. The festival has been organised under the CSIR Floriculture Mission of the Ministry of Science and Technology, aimed at promoting…
Read More »J&K Braces for Rain, Thunderstorms as Temperatures Stay Above Normal
Srinagar, March 29: Jammu and Kashmir recorded above-normal temperatures over the past 24 hours, with the Meteorological Department noting a significant rise in both day and night temperatures across the Union Territory . Day temperatures remained 3–6°C above normal in many parts of Kashmir and 2–4°C above normal in Jammu,…
Read More »CM Omar urges PM Modi to use diplomacy to end West Asia war
Says conflict is a humanitarian crisis impacting India directly, calls for immediate action J&K aims to triple installed hydropower capacity to around 11,000 Mw by 2035, says CM Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leverage India’s strong diplomatic relations with…
Read More »Govt Slashes Excise Duty On Petrol To Rs 3/Litre, Exempts Diesel
NEW DELHI, Mar 27: The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 a litre and exempted diesel fully from it to help oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL and IOC deal with the rising global crude prices amid the war in the Middle East. The Finance…
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