Assembly Rejects Bill Seeking Compulsory Vocational and Skilled Education in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday rejected a Private Member’s Bill moved by MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia, which sought to make vocational...

Jammu Kashmir: Assembly Withdraws Bill Seeking Social Security and Welfare Scheme for Artisans

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a brief discussion over a Private Member’s Bill seeking social security and welfare measures for...

Only 1 Per Cent of Apple Produce Stranded During Highway Blockade: Government

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir government Tuesday said that heavy rains and landslides in late August and early September this year led to the closure...

Jammu Kashmir: Assembly Withdraws Bill Seeking Enhanced Relief for Fire Victims

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday withdrew a Bill seeking to enhance financial assistance for fire victims across the Union Territory. The...

Jammu Kashmir’s 200-Unit Free Power Scheme Linked to Rooftop Solar Project: Govt

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir government on Tuesday told the Legislative Assembly that the Chief Minister’s promise of providing 200 units of free electricity to...

Assembly Rejects Waheed Para’s Bill Seeking Ownership Rights for Residents on State Land

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly rejected a Private Member’s Bill moved by PDP MLA Waheed Para seeking ownership rights for residents living in...

Over 3.61 Lakh Educated Unemployed Youth Registered in Jammu Kashmir: Govt

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir government has said that a total of 3,61,146 educated unemployed youth are registered across the Union Territory as of September...

Uproar in Assembly Over Alleged Discrimination in Promotions; Minister Refutes Charge

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed a brief chaos after MLA Shakti Parihar accused the government of discrimination against the people of Jammu...

MLA Kangan Accuses Forest Officials of Harassing Locals, Demands Inquiry

SRINAGAR: MLA Kangan, Mian Mehar Ali, accused officials of the Forest Department of harassing local residents and demanded an immediate inquiry into the alleged...

JKPC President Slams Government Over Broken Promise to Youth on Fee Waiver

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir Peoples Conference (JKPC) President and MLA from Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, accused the government of betraying the youth of Jammu and...

Waheed Para Alleges Regional Bias in Issuance of Social Category Certificates in Jammu Kashmir

SRINAGAR: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Para on Tuesday accused the administration of fostering regional imbalance in the...

Government Mulls Mandatory Anti-Drug Lectures in Jammu Kashmir Educational Institutions

SRINAGAR: The Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed an elaborate discussion on the alarming rise of drug addiction, with legislators calling for immediate...

Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Jammu Weather Crisis; BJP Members Protest

SRINAGAR: The Speaker of the Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, on Tuesday rejected an adjournment motion moved by MLA Pawan Gupta, who...

North Kashmir: Seven Livestock Killed in Wild Animal Attack

SRINAGAR: A wild animal attack in the Jadda area of Kandi in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district has left seven livestock dead, officials confirmed. The incident...
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CBK Charges Three Officials for Misusing Government Funds

SRINAGAR: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet against three servicemen accused of misappropriating government funds, officials said on...