State-Level Professional Development Management Programme Held at GMC Doda
A One-Day State-Level Professional Development Management Programme (PDMP) for doctors, nursing staff, and allied healthcare professionals commenced today, January 29, 2026, at Government Medical College (GMC), Doda. The training programme was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Kuldeep Singh, Dean Academics, SMVDIME, Kakrayal, Katra (J&K), who attended the event as the Chief Guest. The inaugural session was […]
J&K Govt Directs Employees to Complete AI, Cybersecurity Courses on iGOT Karmayogi by Jan 31, 2026
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs) and government-owned corporations to ensure that their employees enroll in and complete prescribed courses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity on the iGOT Karmayogi platform by January 31, 2026. According to a circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the courses […]
Kashmir Shivers as Sub-Zero Night Temperatures Persist; Chilla-i-Kalan Nears End
Kashmir continued to reel under intense cold conditions as night temperatures plunged several degrees below the freezing point across most parts of the Valley, officials said on Thursday. However, a few places, including Srinagar, recorded night temperatures slightly warmer than the seasonal average. In Srinagar, the minimum temperature settled at minus 0.6 degrees Celsius, compared […]
Economic Survey Projects 6.8–7.2% GDP Growth in FY27, Flags Rupee Undervaluation and Global Uncertainty
The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, projected India’s GDP growth in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent in the next financial year, slightly lower than the estimated 7.4 per cent growth in the current fiscal, while asserting that the economy remains on a stable footing amid global uncertainty. Prepared by […]
J&K Govt Announces 15% Syllabus Concession for Summer Zone Board Students in Jammu Division
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Thursday announced a 15 per cent syllabus concession for students of Classes 10, 11 and 12 belonging to the Summer Zone of the Jammu Division who are appearing in the upcoming annual regular board examinations. Government officials said the decision was taken in view of significant academic disruptions during […]
Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations, Seeks Centre’s Response
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the implementation of a recently notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation after multiple petitions challenged it for adopting a non-inclusive definition of caste-based discrimination and excluding certain categories from institutional protection. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Centre […]