16 Water Supply Schemes approved for Khawas block under JJM: Javed Rana

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19(PTK): The villages of Khawas Block, including Kanthol and Marutha in Budhal Constituency, are being covered under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to ensure provision of safe and adequate drinking water. Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana informed this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Javid Iqbal in the Legislative…

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Department focusing on strengthening of existing healthcare facilities as per IPHS-2022 norms: Health Minister

Says construction of 50-bedded additional block at Pahalgam Hospital steadily progressing JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19(PTK): Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today informed the House that the department is presently focusing on consolidation and strengthening of the existing healthcare facilities broadly as per IPHS-2022 norms to improve the healthcare services across Jammu and Kashmir. The…

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Budgam Ring road drainage system functioning well: Deputy Chief Minister

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19(PTK): Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today said that the drainage system was functioning satisfactorily to facilitate proper disposal of surface and sub-surface water near Ring Road in Budgam.  The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by MLA, Ali Mohammad Dar in the Legislative Assembly. He said that that a detailed…

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Lieutenant Governor releases Prof. Ashok Kaul’s book ‘Kashmir-Nativity Regained’

The book explores the Kashmiri Pandit exodus and captures the terror of those dark days and the lasting devastation of being wrenched from ancestral roots Return of Kashmiri Pandits with full dignity and security is the commitment of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji: LG Sinha J&K has been undergoing a profound transformation since 2019….

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Police organises volleyball tournament under Civic Action Programme in Handwara

February 18(PTK): Police in Handwara organised a thrilling volleyball tournament at District Police Lines Handwara as part of the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26. The initiative aimed to promote sportsmanship, strengthen community engagement, and foster a positive police-public relationship. The tournament, which commenced earlier this week, witnessed enthusiastic participation from local teams, highlighting promising young talent…

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SSP Awantipora inaugurates T20 cricket tournament in Awantipora

February 18(PTK): Police in Awantipora under the aegis of Civic Action Programme 2025-26, inaugurated T20 knockout Cricket Tournament at DPL Awantipora. The tournament was inaugurated by SSP Awantipora, besides DySP DAR other officers were also present. 08 teams from various areas of Police District Awantipora are participating in the tournament. The inaugural match was played between…

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