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Sakeena Itoo Stresses Urgent Need for Drug-Free J&K to Safeguard Future Generations
Srinagar, July 21 : Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo today emphasized that a constant and collective effort from community stakeholders, religious leaders, government officials, law enforcement agencies and citizens is crucial to combat the growing menace of drug abuse in the society. The…
Read More »JU launches 5-year integrated UG programme in Mathematical Sciences
Jammu: Stressing the importance of skill-based education aligned with evolving market demands, the University of Jammu has launched a pioneering Five-Year Integrated Undergraduate Programme in Mathematical Sciences, bringing together the core disciplines of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science under a single academic framework. Announcing the initiative at a press conference,…
Read More »SSP Ganderbal chairs security review meeting of forthcoming Independence Day celebrations
In view of the forthcoming Independence Day-2025, SSP Ganderbal, Shri Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS, today chaired a comprehensive Security Review Meeting at the Conference Hall of District Police Office (DPO) Ganderbal.The meeting was attended by the Senior Officers from District Police, CRPF and other CAPFs involved in maintaining law and order…
Read More »Over 250 Congress leaders led by PCC Chief left for Delhi for Parliament gherao
A caravan of buses carrying over 250 Congress leaders and activists from Jammu and Kashmir regions, today afternoon left from here for Delhi as part of party ‘s call for Chalo chalo Delhi chalo ,for Parliament gherao tomorrow seeking restoration of full statehood. Led by JKPCC Chief Tariq Hameed Karra…
Read More »Property worth ₹ 1.5 crores of a drug peddler attached in Srinagar: Police
Police on Monday said that in yet another significant move to combat the Drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property worth approximately ₹ 1.5 Crores under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.In a handout the police said that the…
Read More »J&K Govt school enrolment Drops by over 52,000 Students in Two Years: Centre
Srinagar, July 21 : Government school enrolment in Jammu and Kashmir has declined by over 52,000 students in the last two academic years, the Ministry of Education informed Parliament on Monday. As per official data, enrolment dropped from 14,73,022 students in 2021–22 to 14,21,225 in 2023–24, raising concerns over…
Read More »J&K adds 398 Sq Km Forest cover in Decade, tops 21,346 Sq Km in 2023: Centre
Srinagar, July 21 : Jammu and Kashmir has recorded an increase of 398.12 square kilometres in forest cover over the past decade, taking its total forest area to 21,346.39 sq km as per the India State of Forest Report 2023, data presented in Parliament has revealed. The information was…
Read More »J&K sees rise in KCC usage; Outstanding crosses Rs 7,379 Crore
Srinagar, July 21 : The outstanding credit under the Kisan Credit Card scheme in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a rise, crossing Rs 7,379 crore as of March 31, 2025. This was revealed in a written reply in Parliament by Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary. The number…
Read More »Cyber Frauds in J&K: Over 800 Cases in 5 Years, losses cross Rs 1 Crore with minimal recoveries
Srinagar, July 21 : Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a worrying rise in cyber and financial fraud cases over the last five years, with more than 830 cases reported and financial losses exceeding Rs 1 crore, official data from the Ministry of Finance has revealed. The figures were shared…
Read More »ULLAS scheme aims 100% adult literacy by 2027; Ladakh fully literate
J&K’s Literacy rate at 82%, above National average: Govt in Parliament Srinagar, July 21 : Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a literacy rate of 82% for individuals aged seven years and above, according to the latest government data presented in Parliament. The figure places the Union Territory above the…
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Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Exam Malpractice Bill; Amit Shah Says Govt Will Protect Students’ Future
New Delhi, July 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday welcomed the …
