The Dispatch

24/12/2024

Officials said that a vehicle carrying army personnel met with an accident at Ghoda post after it lost control.

POONCH: At least ten army soldiers were injured, 4 of them critical, after their vehicle met with an accident near the Ghoda post area of Poonch district on Tuesday. Officials said that a vehicle carrying army personnel met with an accident at Ghoda post after it lost control. In this incident, 10

24/12/2024

Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba M***i on Tuesday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to find a way to resolve the issue of reservation saying leaving the matter for the courts was “very unfortunate”.

SRINAGAR: Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba M***i on Tuesday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to find a way to resolve the issue of reservation saying leaving the matter for the courts was "very unfortunate". Speaking to reporters here, M***i said the people of J-

24/12/2024

The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed Qazi Irfan Rasool Zargar, Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, as the Inquiry Officer to conduct a detailed investigation into the allegations against two officers of the Motor Vehicles Department.

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed Qazi Irfan Rasool Zargar, Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir, as the Inquiry Officer to conduct a detailed investigation into the allegations against two officers of the Motor Vehicles Department. According to an order, the investigat

24/12/2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned funds amounting to Rs 3.04 crore for the purchase of eight new Toyota Fortuner vehicles for the Hon’ble Chief Minister.

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has sanctioned funds amounting to Rs 3.04 crore for the purchase of eight new Toyota Fortuner vehicles for the Hon’ble Chief Minister. This was announced through a Government Order of 2024 issued by the Transport Department. According to the order, the a

24/12/2024

National Conference leader and MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar Tuesday expressed strong dismay over the protest led by party’s own Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah over reservation policy row. The protest was also joined by several opposition leaders and legislators.

Says MP's presence gave "our adversaries" an opportunity to exploit the situation Srinagar: National Conference leader and MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar Tuesday expressed strong dismay over the protest led by party's own Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah over reservation policy r

24/12/2024

The healthcare sector in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented growth over the past four years, with significant strides in infrastructure, workforce expansion, and enhanced medical education opportunities.

SRINAGAR: The healthcare sector in Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented growth over the past four years, with significant strides in infrastructure, workforce expansion, and enhanced medical education opportunities. Jammu and Kashmir has seen a remarkable rise in the healthcare facili

24/12/2024

What are you thoughts on Reservation row?

23/12/2024

Speaking with reporters at the protest site, Ruhullah said that he got an intimation from inside CM’s house that a students delegation be sent that will meet the chief minister.

Says delegation of 5 students to meet CM to put forth their demands* SRINAGAR: Amid protest outside chief minister's official residence, Member of Parliament Aga Ruhullah said that a delegation of students will meet the chief minister to put forth their demands. Speaking with reporters at the

23/12/2024

This news being peddled by certain so-called journalists is nothing but a blatant lie, driven by malicious intent to mislead the people of Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said.

SRINAGAR: The National Conference ruled out joining the BJP-led NDA and dismissed as baseless a media report in this regard. This news being peddled by certain so-called journalists is nothing but a blatant lie, driven by malicious intent to mislead the people of Jammu and Kashmir, National Confer

20/12/2024

Govt annouces winter vacation in degree colleges of Jammu and Kashmir

20/12/2024

What is your opinion on the removal of the chapter on the Sheikh ul Alam from text books.

20/12/2024

Dr Irfan, a cardiologist at Government Medical College Srinagar said that chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure, elevated heart rates, and the release of stress hormones like cortisol, all of which strain the cardiovascular system.

SRINAGAR: Stress and pollution are significant contributors to heart attacks worldwide, though often overlooked, according to cardiologists. Dr Irfan, a cardiologist at Government Medical College Srinagar said that chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure, elevated heart rates, and the

20/12/2024

Kashmir region’s mainstream parties and their leaders have hit out at the government on the removal of a chapter on the revered Sufi Saint, Sheikh Noor-U-Din Wali (RA) from one of the class 9 textbooks.

SRINAGAR: Kashmir region’s mainstream parties and their leaders have hit out at the government on the removal of a chapter on the revered Sufi Saint, Sheikh Noor-U-Din Wali (RA) from one of the class 9 textbooks. The move has ignited widespread condemnation across political and social circles in

19/12/2024

Five unidentified terrorists were killed, and two army personnel were injured in an encounter in the Kadder village of Behibagh in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said.

KULGAM : Five unidentified terrorists were killed, and two army personnel were injured in an encounter in the Kadder village of Behibagh in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official told that a joint team of police, the Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles, and the CRPF launched a cordo...

18/12/2024

In 2021-22, the bank reported 11 fraud cases involving a total of Rs 14.23 crore. However, in 2022-23, there was a dramatic increase, with 13 fraud cases amounting to a staggering Rs 298.09 crore, marking the highest financial impact in the three-year period. By contrast, the numbers declined in 2023-24, with only 8 cases reported involving Rs 8.10 crore.

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has recorded financial frauds totaling Rs 320.42 crore over the past three years, according to data presented by the Ministry of Finance in the Rajya Sabha on December 17. The figures reveal a concerning fluctuation in fraud cases and a significant spike in financia

17/12/2024

Do you think Centre govt. will restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

17/12/2024

This will be Omar’s second meeting with the Home Minister since assuming office as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory. Sources indicate that Omar, who received “positive assurances” during his first meeting, remains optimistic that the Union Government will fulfill its promise of restoring statehood as soon as possible.

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is expected to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday to discuss a range of key issues, including the early restoration of statehood, official sources said. This will be Omar’s second meeting with the Home Minister since assuming o

17/12/2024

The SSP, during a traffic enforcement drive, revealed that approximately 3.5 lakh challans have been issued this year for various traffic violations. He congratulated the public for showing improvement in adhering to Motor Vehicle act

SRINAGAR: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Rural Kashmir, Ravinder Pal Singh has warned that those who continue to violate traffic rules will not be spared, as the authorities intensify efforts to curb road accidents and fatalities. The SSP acknowledged that compliance with traffic r