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Srinagar: Every winter, migratory birds arrive in Kashmir in tens of thousands to escape the freezing temperatures in Siberia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and make wetlands in the valley their temporary home.And, with the onset of rainy weather in Kashmir (from late March to May), they start their breeding…

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday refused to enter into the debate on whether a judicial or magisterial probe should be ordered into the Ganderbal encounter, and justified the probe ordered by the lieutenant governor, stating that a prompt inquiry was needed.The Army has claimed that…

Jammu: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the roadmap for implementation of the ambitious Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) in the Union Territory. The presentation was made by the Housing & Urban Development Department, outlining a transformative approach to urban financing and infrastructure development.The meeting besides…

Srinagar:Srinagar Police organized a farewell function to honour outgoing officers Zuhaib Tanveer (JKPS), Vaibhav Meena (IPS), and Chief Prosecuting Officer DPO Jaswant Raj in recognition of their dedicated service and valuable contributions during their tenure in the district. The event was presided over by SSP Srinagar Dr. G.V. Sundeep, who…

Jammu, Apr 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday handed over appointment orders to 124 candidates from Jammu division under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme and SRO-43, reaffirming the government’s commitment to support families affected by loss. According to a post shared by the CM’s office on X, the appointments were…

Srinagar, Apr 5: Doctors in Government health institutions across J&K are attending an average of 67 patients daily, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has said, flagging a heavy workload that could affect the quality of healthcare delivery. The observation is part of an audit report on public…

Srinagar- The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged significant shortages in Jammu and Kashmir’s health sector, reporting that only 67 percent of sanctioned posts were filled.The audit, tabled in the Assembly, underscores systemic challenges in staffing and infrastructure across healthcare institutions. Out of more than 46,000 sanctioned positions, nearly one-third…

  Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after Donald Trump set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences, warning that failure to comply would bring “hell” and that the United States would strike Iranian power plants and bridges.…