Kulgam Tragedy: Government Assures Victims’ Families of Support and Accountability

Kulgam Tragedy: Government Assures Victims’ Families of Support and Accountability

He assured victim family of government’s unwavering support during this difficult time Kulgam, Mar 18: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary said on Tuesday that thorough and transparent probe will be initiated to uncover the truth behind the Kulgam deaths. He assured victim family that government will ensure justice and hold the responsible accountable. Deputy Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister of Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani who visited Chandain Pajan village of Kulgam where they met the family of…

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J&K’s Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level: What’s Next?

J&K's Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level: What's Next?

Low Fertility Rate in Jammu and Kashmir: A Cause for Concern By: Javid Amin Srinagar, February 8, 2025 – The fertility rate in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been steadily declining over the years, raising concerns about the region’s demographic future. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in J&K is 1.4, significantly lower than the national average of 2.0 and well below the replacement level of 2.1. This trend suggests that the region’s population is shrinking rather than maintaining a stable growth rate,…

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17,000 Landless Tribal Beneficiaries to Receive 5 Marla Land Under PMAY (G) Scheme

17,000 Landless Tribal Beneficiaries to Receive 5 Marla Land Under PMAY (G) Scheme

Govt will provide 5 marla land to the 17,000 PMAY (G) eligible landless tribal beneficiaries: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that the government would provide 5 marla land to 17,000 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Grameen) eligible landless tribal beneficiaries. An official spokesman in a statement issued here said that addressing the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Saptah’ celebration in Jammu, the LG said, “The J&K administration will provide 5 marla land to the 17,000 PMAY (G) eligible landless tribal beneficiaries in the coming days.” “It is our topmost…

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