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J&K Unemployment Rate Dips to 6.1% in 2023-24: A Look at the Trends

March 16, 2025 Editor

Year wise look at the unemployment rate showed that it was 6.1% in 2023-24, 4.4% in 2022-23, 5.2% in 2021-22, 5.9% in 2019-20 and 6.7% in 2019-20 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir has declined from 6.7% in 2019-20 to 6.1% in 2023-24 and claimed that the government has initiated a slew of measures to tide over the problem, including creation of 9.58 lakh livelihood opportunities through various schemes. Responding to a question by NC MLA Mubarak Gul, minister incharge Javed…

More Reserved Category Beneficiaries from Jammu Than Kashmir, Assembly Informed

March 16, 2025 Editor

The official data was tabled before the Assembly on the population who benefited under different reserved categories in the Union Territory since April 2023 J&K official data on reserved categories shared with the Assembly on Saturday (March 15, 2025)showed that the current reservation policy is skewed and favoured the candidates from the Jammu region than the Kashmir region. The official data was tabled before the Assembly on the population who benefited under different reserved categories in the Union Territory (UT) since April 2023. It was shared in response to a…

MeT Issues Yellow Alert: Rains and Snowfall to Lash Kashmir for 36 More Hours

March 15, 2025 Editor

Rains to Persist in Kashmir for 36 Hours as MeT Issues Yellow Alert Srinagar, March 14: The weather in Jammu and Kashmir continues to remain wet, with light to moderate rains expected to lash the region over the next 36 hours, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). The forecast also includes fresh snowfall in scattered areas, particularly in parts of south Kashmir, adding to the challenges faced by residents and travelers. Current Weather Conditions On March 14, the region experienced widespread rainfall, with light to moderate showers recorded across Jammu…

Reservation Debate Heats Up: Lone Highlights Marginalization of Kashmiris

March 14, 2025 Editor

Sajad Lone Criticizes J&K Reservation Policy, Calls It a “Post-Dated Cheque for Disaster” In a passionate address to the Assembly on Thursday, Sajad Gani Lone, president of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference and MLA from Handwara, raised serious concerns about the marginalization of Kashmiri-speaking residents under the current reservation policy. Lone described the framework as deeply inequitable, warning that it could lead to long-term social disempowerment for the community. Declining Representation of Kashmiri Speakers Lone presented data highlighting the systematic decline in Kashmiri representation in prestigious positions, particularly in…

Jammu & Kashmir Railway Expansion: Projects Face Strategic and Feasibility Hurdles

March 14, 2025 Editor

Five New Railway Surveys Underway in J&K, Others Remain Stalled: Government Updates The Union government revealed on Wednesday that five new railway surveys are currently underway in Jammu and Kashmir, while other long-awaited projects remain stalled due to feasibility concerns and funding constraints. Key Highlights from the Railway Minister’s Statement Speaking in the Lok Sabha in response to Member of Parliament Mohmad Haneefa’s query, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shed light on the progress and challenges of railway connectivity in the region. Notably, the minister confirmed: The Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail plan was…

Tarigami Calls for Education Reforms: Freeing J&K from Consumerism

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 Editor

‘Liberate Education from Consumerism’: Tarigami Urges Reforms in J&K Assembly Jammu/Srinagar, March 13, 2025 – In a passionate address during the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s session on demands for grants, CPM leader and Kulgam MLA Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami called for urgent reforms to free education from the grip of “consumerism and commodification.” His speech highlighted the challenges posed by the New National Education Policy (NEP) and the privatization of education in the region. Education Under Threat Tarigami expressed deep concern over the NEP, alleging that it distorts history and…

Healing Touch Vs Muscular Policy: Mehbooba Mufti Slams Ban on J&K Parties

March 13, 2025 Editor

Healing Touch vs. Muscular Policy: Mehbooba Mufti Criticizes Ban on J&K-Based Parties New Delhi/Srinagar, March 13, 2025 – The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir has been stirred by the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) recent decision to ban two regional parties, the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Ittehadul Muslimeen (JKIM). The move has drawn sharp criticism from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, who has called for a more compassionate approach to governance in the region. A Controversial Ban The MHA’s declaration of the…

Clash of Ideologies: BJP Counters Omar Abdullah’s Criticism of J&K Governance

March 9, 2025 Editor

BJP Counters J&K CM’s Remarks: A Debate on Governance in the Union Territory The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir has once again become the center of attention, as the BJP has strongly refuted recent remarks made by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The CM described the governance model in the Union Territory as the “worst form” of administration, sparking a heated exchange of words and ideologies between the ruling party and the opposition. The Controversial Statement During a public address, Omar Abdullah criticized the governance structure in Jammu and…

Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Three Missing Individuals in Kathua, Jammu

March 9, 2025 Editor

The civilians went missing on Thursday while heading to a marriage function in Lohai Malhar, a hilly area in Billawar of Kathua district. Bodies of three civilians, including a minor, who went missing on Friday night, were found near a waterfall in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Kathua district on Saturday. Following their disappearance, security forces launched a search operation, and on Saturday, their bodies were spotted with the help of a drone. “Yes, the bodies have been sighted in the upper reaches, but it will take a couple of…

Opposition Slams J&K Budget 2025-26, Calls It a Betrayal of Promises

March 8, 2025 Editor

Opposition Criticizes J&K Budget 2025-26, Calls It a Betrayal of Promises Srinagar 07 March 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2025-26, presented by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties. While the National Conference (NC) hailed the budget as a step toward economic growth and social equity, opposition leaders have labeled it a “betrayal” of the promises made during the election campaign. The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Peoples’ Conference, and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) have all voiced their discontent, accusing the NC-led…