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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...

In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented 13 demands and 19 supplementary demands in the Legislative Assembly today. These were subsequently presented to the House for discussion by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that these demands for...

Jammu, February 18 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that there are over one lakh daily wage and casual laborers currently employed by various government departments.The Chief Minister assured the Assembly that a legally sustainable...

Jammu and Kashmir made history by reaching the Ranji Trophy finals for the first time in their 67-year history, defeating two-time former champions Bengal by six wickets on the fourth day of the semi-final in West Bengal. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that after the home side set a...

In a remarkable achievement, the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team reached the Ranji Trophy final for the first time, defeating the Bengal cricket team by six wickets in the second semi-final at the Bengal Cricket Academy Ground.Chasing a modest target of 126 on the final day, J&K successfully...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the reopening of 14 tourist destinations, following discussions with the Union Minister. He also directed officials to ensure seamless essential services and facilities for the public during the holy month of Ramadhan.Srinagar, February...

Relevance: UrgentTitle: Tele-Law WorkshopCategory: Law and JusticeOmar Abdullah Attends Regional Tele-Law Workshop at SKICC, SrinagarChief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the Regional Tele-Law Workshop at SKICC, Srinagar, alongside Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, emphasizing the...

The Government today informed the House that it has adopted pro-labor and pro-gender policies in its contractual and regular engagements in Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, while replying on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, to...

Srinagar, February 17 Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Tuesday that the use of digital platforms has transformed the delivery of justice by bringing legal services closer to citizens.Speaking at the Regional Event-cum-Workshop under the Tele-Law Initiative of the DISHA (Designing...