J&K Minister stresses on reducing NMR

Jammu and Kashmir Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan on Saturday underscored the need for reducing Neonatal Mortality rate (NMR) in the state by taking concrete health care measures.

NC, Cong depriving people of their rights: Mufti

Criticising the NC government for trampling democratic institutions in the state to remain in power, the PDP said the Congress was equally responsible for depriving people of their democratic rights.

Omar meets PM, seeks relief package for quake-hit people

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and requested a special package for earthquake-hit districts of Doda and Kishtawar in Jammu region.

J&K govt suspends teacher for beating student in Reasi

Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday suspended a teacher for severely beating a student of class VII in Reasi district of the state.

Jammu trade bodies protest over bus stand shifting

Opposing the Jammu and Kashmir government`s proposed move to shift the main bus stand from BC road, trade bodies have claimed that shifting of the stand from the heart of the city "will ruin the entire business of the city".

Kashmir quake victims allege discrimination

Victims of the May 1 earthquake in the mountainous Doda and Kishtwar regions of Jammu and Kashmir allege the government is adopting an "unfair and partisan approach" in disbursing relief to them.

Kashmir earthquake victims allege discrimination

Victims of the May 1 earthquake in the mountainous Doda and Kishtwar regions of Jammu and Kashmir allege government is adopting an unfair and partisan approach.

Infiltration bid foiled along LoC, JCO killed

A Junior Commissioned Officer was killed while a soldier was injured as Army foiled an infiltration bid by militants in Macchil sector.

BSF foils smuggling bid along border in Jammu

Security personnel on Friday foiled a suspected smuggling attempt along the international border in the RS Pura sector of Jammu, an official said.

Omar welcomes Liyaqat`s release on bail

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday welcomed the release of Liyaqat Shah on bail and expressed hope that the National Investigation Agency will complete its probe soon.