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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…

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,…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

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…

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, while terming drug abuse as an issue of grave concern, said there is dire need to work collectively for eradication of this societal menace plaguing Jammu and Kashmir.The Minister said this while replying to a starred question raised…

‘You are in my heart and a younger brother’: CM to AAP MLA Malik Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is being implemented to curb losses and modernize power infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.Responding to a question from member Shakti Raj Parihar in…