6,305 HIV cases reported since 1998, Region facing increased risk due to tourism, influx of migrant labourers: Officials Srinagar, Dec 01 : The cases of HIV/AIDS are increasing with each passing year in Jammu & Kashmir, as a total of 6,305 patients have tested positive in the region from 1998 until October 2023. A top health…
Srinagar, Nov 28 : With the increasing demand of electricity in Jammu and Kashmir, officials have said that the Power Development Department (PDD) was continuing its ‘old and obsolete infrastructure’ that is posing a major hindrance in providing uninterrupted power supply to the citizens. The official documents available with the news agency—(KNO) reads that the UT…
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 17: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah’ celebration at the Convention Centre, Jammu. The iconic week event is dedicated to the memory of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, brave tribal freedom fighters and to celebrate and commemorate the glorious history of tribal communities, culture and achievements. In his address, the Lt…
Questions why Altaf Bukhari was not detained in 2019 when politicians were under detention Baramulla, Nov 15 : Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah Wednesday held the incumbent government as well as the election commission of India responsible for the delay in J&K elections saying delimitation is a mere excuse. Talking…
Doda, Nov 15 : In a tragic road accident in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, at least 39 passengers were killed, and 19 sustained injuries on Wednesday afternoon. The condition of the six injured passengers is stated to be critical. Official sources told that a bus went out of control from the…
Srinagar, November 04: Director General of CRPF Dr. Sujoy Lal Thaosen and the Director General of Police, J&K R. R Swain jointly chaired high level joint meeting of officers to review the overall security scenario of Kashmir valley at Police Control Room, Kashmir here this evening. During the meeting detailed review of all the security…
Srinagar, Oct 24: Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti Tuesday upbraided local administration for having a ‘prejudiced’ approach towards PDP. She said scores of party leaders including the General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura have either been house arrested or locked up in police stations. “We wanted to protest against Israeli aggression towards Palestine. Being a…
Experts stress empathy for healthier, mentally resilient Valley Srinagar, Oct 10 : The Kashmir Valley grapples with a higher prevalence of mental health issues compared to the global average, a situation attributed to various factors including conflict, climatic conditions, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, approximately 85 percent of the population maintains a healthy lifestyle, said…
Srinagar, Oct 09 : The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, keeping with its avowed policy of zero tolerance for corruption and misconduct by the employees, ordered removal of Ruquiya Akhter, Watch and Ward Woman of the erstwhile J&K Legislative Council presently under the control of the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, from service. The…
Work on AIIMS at Jammu, Awantipora proceeding at fast pace: MHA Srinagar, Oct 09 : The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced an increase in the intake capacity of MBBS courses in Jammu & Kashmir from 500 to 1100. It also informed that Rs 881 crore has been spent on upgrading of health institutions in…
