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Srinagar, February 24 Security has been tightened across Kashmir in preparation for Vice President C P Radhakrishnan's maiden visit to the Valley on February 26, officials said on Tuesday.The vice president is scheduled to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here...

Gulmarg (J-K), February 23 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah advocated for the introduction of artificial snow in Gulmarg to boost tourism and promote the destination as a winter sports hub.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inaugural ceremony of the sixth Khelo India...

Gulmarg, February 23 Amidst talk of a leadership change within the INDIA bloc, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah rallied behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday, stating that he has been effectively performing the role of Leader of the Opposition and holding both the...

Lt. Gov. Manoj Sinha formally opened the sixth Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg on Monday, with CM Omar Abdullah in attendance.Feb 23, Srinagar: The sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games was inaugurated on Monday at the Golf Club in Gulmarg, with Manoj Sinha formally declaring the...

Gulmarg (J-K), February 23 Amidst talks of a leadership change within the INDIA bloc, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that there have been no discussions on the issue in any meeting of the alliance so far, and he backed Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, saying he has...

Srinagar, February 22 Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma urged Pakistan to change its ways on Sunday, stating that "hatred cannot be overcome with hatred, but with love."Speaking to reporters after attending an event in Gulmarg, a district in Baramulla, Sharma said that a large number of...

Srinagar, February 21 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will visit Kashmir next week on his first visit to the valley after assuming office to attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir here.The University of Kashmir (KU) will hold its 21st Convocation on February 26 in the...

Srinagar, February 21 – BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government of betraying unemployed youth by outsourcing nearly 23,000 jobs instead of filling them through regular recruitment...

JAMMU, FEB 21: In a formal ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Jammu, retired IAS officer Shantmanu was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. He took the oath of office before Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.The event was attended by Chief Minister...

Jammu, February 21 Former bureaucrat Shantmanu, who was sworn in as the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir for a five-year term on Saturday, emphasized the importance of holding the long-pending panchayat and urban local body elections in the Union Territory.Lieutenant Governor...

Jammu, February 20 Amidst a controversy over an order regulating the collection of donations during Ramadan, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday that the decision was taken after consultations with local religious leaders and should not be politicized.Citing concerns...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated on Thursday that the government will begin the process of regularizing daily-rated, ad hoc, and other temporary employees in a legally and financially sustainable manner in 2026, even as it works to fill nearly 30,000 vacant positions...

Jammu, February 19 The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed grants amounting to Rs 74,690 crore for 13 departments, including Finance, Power and Housing.The grants were passed after extensive two-day discussions in the House.The Assembly also passed 19 supplementary...

Jammu, February 19 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the government would initiate the process of regularizing daily-rated, ad hoc, and other temporary employees in a legally and financially sustainable manner in 2026, even as it works to fill nearly 30,000...

Jammu, February 18 Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, extended greetings to the people on the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan on Wednesday.In a message, the Lieutenant Governor said, "Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the...

Jammu, February 18 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized Galgotias University of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday for displaying a commercially available, Chinese-made robotic dog at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit in New Delhi and claiming it to be the university's own...

Srinagar, February 18 The Ramadan moon was sighted in Kashmir on Wednesday, Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam announced here, marking the beginning of the Muslim fasting month.Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the moon sighting committee, Islam said credible testimonies were received from...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented 13 demands for grants and 19 supplementary demands in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, seeking approval for allocations across key departments. The discussion will continue on February 18–19, followed by his response and voting on the grants...

Jammu, February 18 The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned on Wednesday after witnessing noisy scenes as BJP MLAs protested against the alleged use of force by the police against students who were demanding the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu.The uproar erupted...

Jammu, February 18 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for its remarkable achievement in the Ranji Trophy on Wednesday, praising the players, coaches, and support staff for their collective effort and dedication.The J&K team made history by defeating...