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CM vows to make J&K self-reliant

Jammu, March 7 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday described the budget presented in the legislative assembly as "historic," stating that it is the first time in the country that the concerns of... Read More


Opposition picks up holes in J&K UT's first budget

Jammu, March 7 -- Terming the maiden budget of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir presented by the Omar Abdullah-led dispensation as 'mere rhetoric', the opposition parties on Friday accused the... Read More


Cong leaders shower praise

Jammu, March 7 -- The Jammu and Kashmir budget presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday has drawn a largely positive response from Congress leaders, with JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra call... Read More


Our Govt committed to uphold press freedom: CM Omar

Srinagar, March 7 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the government will take concrete steps to revive and support the Press Club in Jammu & Srinagar. Omar announced that government will ... Read More


'Restoration of statehood deeply cherished aspiration'

Jammu, March 7 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that his government remains resolute in working towards restoration of statehood. In his budget speech, Omar said the restoration of full... Read More


40 posts of teaching faculty, CMOs lying vacant at GMC Kathua: Health Minister

Jammu, March 7 -- Among the 118 sanctioned positions for teaching faculty, Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), and Lady Medical Officers (LMOs) at Government Medical College (GMC) Kathua, only 70 are curre... Read More


'No proposal to impose blanket ban on private practice of doctors in J&K'

Jammu, March 7 -- Health minister Sakina Itoo on Friday said that there is no formal proposal to impose a blanket ban on private practice of doctors across Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question of... Read More


Don't sit in lobby: Assembly secretariat to media persons, PAs

Jammu, March 7 -- Assembly Secretariat on Friday directed media persons and personal assistants of MLAs not to sit in the lobby unnecessarily during session hours. A circular issued by the deputy secr... Read More


Need to strike balance between technology, arts: LG Sinha

Jammu, March 7 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 3rd edition of Tawi Festival organised by Hari Tara Charitable Trust (HTCT), at Amar Mahal Palace, Jammu. The event also marked the b... Read More


Driver dies in Navyug tunnel accident

Qazigund, March 7 -- A driver died and his helper was injured after two trucks collided inside the Navyug tunnel late last evening, officials said. An official said that a truck travelling from Srina... Read More