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BREAKING: SHO Bijbehara Majid Khan critically injured after being hit by a vehicle. He has been shifted to Bone & Joint ...
13/09/2026

BREAKING: SHO Bijbehara Majid Khan critically injured after being hit by a vehicle. He has been shifted to Bone & Joint Hospital, Srinagar, for treatment. Further details awaited.

Two Minor Sisters Lost Life Of Suspected Sna-ke Bite.
13/09/2026

Two Minor Sisters Lost Life Of Suspected Sna-ke Bite.

No ban on food distribution at Khankahs; Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi urges cleanliness, warns against littering
13/09/2026

No ban on food distribution at Khankahs; Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi urges cleanliness, warns against littering

NC could have chosen CM outside Abdullah family, but couldn’t resist temptation: Aga Ruhullah
13/09/2026

NC could have chosen CM outside Abdullah family, but couldn’t resist temptation: Aga Ruhullah

PDP leader and Budgam MLA Aga Syed Muntazir described as an "honour" his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister during ...
13/09/2026

PDP leader and Budgam MLA Aga Syed Muntazir described as an "honour" his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister during which he presented his BRICS research.

Lost Driving LicenceA driving licence has been lost somewhere between **Kadipora and Dialgam, Anantnag**.If anyone finds...
12/09/2026

Lost Driving Licence

A driving licence has been lost somewhere between **Kadipora and Dialgam, Anantnag**.

If anyone finds it, kindly contact **+91 70067 97375**.

Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

12/09/2026

: Father-Son Killed, Woman Critically Injured in Budgam Accident.

Aga Ruhullah Hits Back At Sakeena Itoo Over Omar Abdullah Poll RemarksSrinagar, Sep 12: National Conference MP Aga Syed ...
12/09/2026

Aga Ruhullah Hits Back At Sakeena Itoo Over Omar Abdullah Poll Remarks

Srinagar, Sep 12: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has rejected the remarks made by cabinet colleague Sakina Itoo regarding Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's poll prospects, saying such statements "couldn't have been" made in the right perspective.

Ruhullah, as per GNS, reacting to Itoo's comments, said that his stand on issues concerning the people of Jammu and Kashmir remains principled and not driven by electoral calculations.

The Srinagar MP said he has always stood for the genuine aspirations and rights of the people and will continue to do so irrespective of poll bids or political fallouts.

It may be recalled that Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo had earlier dismissed Ruhullah's protest outside CM's residence as a "cheap publicity stunt" and had defended the government led by Omar Abdullah.

The remarks had pointed to widening rift within the National Conference over various issues including reservation policy and party's approach towards public grievances.

Ruhullah's latest reaction is seen as another episode of the ongoing tiff between the NC MP and a section of party leadership.

12/09/2026

NHM Strike May Force Govt To Take Action, Says Sakina Itoo

Health Minister appeals protesting workers to resume duties; says pay proposal sent to Centre, questions BJP’s role since 2019

Srinagar, Sep 12 : Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday said continued protests by National Health Mission (NHM) workers could leave the government with little choice but to take action, while appealing to the employees to resume their duties.

Speaking to reporters, as per news agency JKNS, Minister Sakina Itoo said the government did not want to take any such step as the protesting workers were part of the health system and their absence was affecting patient care.

“If we go to protest like this, I don't think it will be right. Sometimes, the government is forced to take a step that we do not want to take,” she said.

The minister said the government had already started examining the grievances of NHM workers and had taken up issues beyond its control with the Centre.

“For what is not in our hands, we have already sent your proposal to the Government of India,” Itoo said.

She said the issue of low pay was among the matters she had personally raised with the Union Health Minister during her recent visit to Delhi.

“I told him that their pay is very low. It is very expensive these days. He has accepted it,” she said.

Itoo said she would send another reminder to the Centre seeking its intervention. She added that issues related to leave salary and pension benefits were also being examined by the J&K government.

The minister appealed to the protesting employees to return to work, saying their absence was creating difficulties for patients.

“They are our own people. They are our own children. They are our own brothers and sisters,” she said.

Itoo also questioned the BJP’s role in addressing the grievances of NHM workers, saying the party had been running the government at the Centre since 2019.

“What has the BJP done for the workers since 2019? I want to ask them,” she said, adding that matters requiring funds or decisions from Delhi had to be addressed by the Centre.

The Health Minister also criticised BJP leaders over the larger issue of Jammu and Kashmir’s political status, referring to a reported statement about going to Delhi to bring orders.

“Go to Delhi and give us a state,” Minister Itoo said.

“You have destroyed Jammu and Kashmir. Nothing is on track today. Then you will ask us,” she added.

Itoo reiterated her appeal to NHM employees to end the strike, saying the government was examining their demands and would provide assistance wherever it had the authority to do so. (JKNS)

12/09/2026

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