Lok Sabha Passes Waqf Bill After 12-Hour Debate
SRINAGAR: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill after fierce discussion for over 12 hours with the govt countering the opposition's...
BSF Personnel Allegedly Dies by Suicide in North Kashmir
SRINAGAR: A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel allegedly died by suicide in the Trehgam area of North Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Quoting sources, local news agency...
Nearly Half of Jammu Kashmir’s Students Enrolled in Private Schools Amid Declining Overall Admissions
DELHI: Nearly 46 per cent of students in Jammu and Kashmir are enrolled in private unaided schools, according to the latest government data, highlighting...
JK’s IT Sector Contributes Rs 42.12 Crore to Exports: GoI
SRINAGAR: Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir reported a total export value of...
Over 50,000 Dog Bite Cases Reported in JK in 2024
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a total of 22,110 dog bite cases in 2022, which increased to 34,664 in 2023.
The number of reported dog...
World Bank Extends Jhelum, Tawi Flood Recovery Project Until August 2026
JAMMU: The World Bank has extended the Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP) until August 31, 2026, allowing for the completion of remaining...
Jammu Kashmir Voices Opposition as Lok Sabha Debates Waqf Bill Changes
SRINAGAR: In Jammu and Kashmir, strong opposition has emerged against the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, even as the Lok Sabha engaged in...
75,000 Visit Tulip Garden During Eid; Footfall Crosses 1.56 Lakh
SRINAGAR: Nearly 75,000 people visited Tulip Garden, located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains, during the first two days of Eid-ul-Fitr. Since its...
JK’s Power Demand Drops to 18,439 MU in FY25; 3.77 Lakh Households Electrified: Centre
SRINAGAR: The power demand in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has steadily declined over the past two years, dropping from...
Jammu Kashmir to Add 450 MBBS, 333 PG Seats Amid Faculty Shortage Concerns
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to expand its medical education capacity this year with the addition of 450 MBBS seats and 333 postgraduate...
Forest Fire Alert for Srinagar, Bandipora
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has issued a pre-fire alert, warning of a ‘Very High Forest Fire Risk’ in marked...
Jammu and Kashmir Reports One of the Lowest Leprosy Cases in India, Ranking 26th...
DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir recorded one of the lowest numbers of leprosy cases in India during the financial year 2023-24, with only 64 cases...
Sakeena Itoo Instructs JKBOSE to Ensure Timely Declaration of Board Exam Results
SRINAGAR: Minister for Education, Sakeena Masood Itoo, chaired a high-level meeting to review the functioning of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education...
Jammu and Kashmir Ranks 17th Nationally in Cervical Cancer Cases, Reports 684 New Cases...
DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir ranked 17th among all states and Union Territories in India for cervical cancer cases in 2023, with 684 new cases...
Debt Burden on Jammu and Kashmir Farmers Among Highest in the Region
DELHI: Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir are carrying a significant debt burden, with the average outstanding loan per agricultural household standing at Rs 30,435,...
