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September 25, 2023 9:14 AM

J&K achieves significant milestone in e-governance

Jammu and Kashmir has achieved a significant milestone in e-governance by providing over 1028 services in online mode for citizens, institutions, and business establishments. According to the National e-services Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) report released by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the Government of India, Jammu and Kashmir secured the topmost position with an impressive 1028 e-services, surpassing Madhya Pradesh with 1010 e-services and Kerala wit...

September 22, 2023 8:00 AM

J&K: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana emerges as a ray of hope for cancer patients

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) SEHAT scheme of the UT Government has emerged as a ray of hope, particularly for cancer patients who require expensive and sophisticated therapies. The Union Hospital has seen a significant increase in the number of people registering for the program to take advantage of incentives like free treatment up to 5 lakh rupees. A total of 6613 patients from J&K who suffered with cancer diseases have received fre...

September 21, 2023 8:34 AM

LG Manoj Sinha says J&K is on the right track towards matching up country's pace towards reforms in agriculture sector

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that J&K is on the right track towards matching up the country's pace towards reforms in the agriculture sector as the administration has repealed all the obsolete and farmer community-centric discriminatory laws in the last three years. Akashvani Correspondent reports that highlighting the reforms introduced in 2020, the LG said that Sher E Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu is...

September 21, 2023 8:04 AM

J&K: Indian Air Force and UT Government jointly organize two-day Air Show

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Air Force and the UT Government are jointly organizing a two-day Air Show from today to celebrate 76 years of accession of J&K into Indian Union on October 26, 1947 and the Diamond Jubilee of Air Force Station, Jammu. The Indian Air Force is all set to enthrall people with maneuvering of fighter aircrafts and daredevils teams with aircraft like Sukhoi, War Helicopters near Western Border in Jammu. The world-renowned teams of Indian Air Force will carry out...

September 16, 2023 7:44 PM

J&K: Udhampur Railway station formally named after son of soil, Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan

In the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Udhampur Railway station was today formally named after the son of soil, Martyr Capt. Tushar Mahajan. In this connection, a function was organized at Udhampur Railway Station where in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Jitender Singh Udhampur Railway Station was renamed as "Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station". Martyr’s parents, many dignitaries of the District, Army Officials, and BJP workers were also present on the occasio...

September 15, 2023 7:33 PM

J&K: Police arrests two terrorist associates linked with LeT, recovers arms, ammunition in Baramulla

In Jammu and Kashmir, Police have arrested two terrorist associates linked with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba and recovered arms, ammunition, and other incriminating materials from their possession in Baramulla district today. According to police, a joint team of security personnel at a checkpoint established at Paranpeelan Bridge Uri, tactfully apprehended two suspected persons who were coming from Dachi towards Paranpeelan Bridge and tried to flee while noticing naka pa...

September 15, 2023 7:32 PM

J&K: Administrative Council approves creation of “Jammu and Kashmir Sports cadre”

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, gave its nod for the creation of the “Jammu and Kashmir Sports cadre” under the administrative control of the Youth Service and Sports Department, along with the creation of 235 posts to be utilized for appointment of outstanding sports persons, which include 10 Gazetted posts. With this decision, the process for the appointment of outstanding sportspersons will commence, which ha...

September 6, 2023 9:13 PM

J&K: LG Manoj Sinha addresses a ceremony organised to commemorate SMVDSB's Foundation Day & SMVD Gurukul's Annual Day at Matrika Auditorium of SMVDU

In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a ceremony organised to commemorate the Foundation Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) and the Annual Day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Gurukul, Katra at Matrika Auditorium of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU). Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG inaugurated Gayatri Bhawan, a residential complex for the employees of the Shrine Board at Nomain, and also e-inaugurated an underground cabli...

September 1, 2023 1:48 PM

J&K achieves second position across country in generation of ‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens

In a significant development, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has achieved second position across the country in generation of ‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens, surpassing Karnataka state by generating more than 7,92,641 tokens in August this year. The Scan and Share queue-less registration process has taken new heights under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission J&K, and is turning out to be a game changer for ease of OPD registration for patients in the healthcare institutions of Ja...

August 31, 2023 7:13 AM

J&K: Three died in fire huts at village Bingara,Ramban

In Jammu and Kashmir, three persons including two children were charred to death while two others were critically injured when fire engulfed three temporary huts they were staying in at village Bingara in Hummer Dhok in Ramban district last night. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the injured were shifted to PHC Ukheral and the police was investing the cause of fire. Soon after the incident was reported, the rescue teams and police reached the spot to look into the matter. Police has re...