*The sudden disruption has raised concerns among the student community as it impacts the accessibility of education for female students in these regions. The affected students were left bewildered as the IUST buses, which they heavily rely on for transportation, came to an unexpected standstill*

https://www.thedispatch.in/students-stranded-as-iust-halts-transport-services/

AIIMS Jammu to launch OPD, diagnostic facilities in coming days. “We are currently conducting trial runs and are hopeful to initiate OPD services along with diagnostic facilities at the institute in the coming weeks,” Dr Gupta said.
https://www.thedispatch.in/aiims-jammu-to-launch-opd-diagnostic-facilities-in-coming-days/

Chief Electoral Officer Jammu and Kashmir Pandurang Kondbarao Pole on Saturday said that the Election Commission of India is likely to notify the schedule for Lok Sabha polls in the next 20 days. https://www.thedispatch.in/eci-to-notify-lok-sabha-poll-schedule-in-next-20-days-pole/

Avalanche warning issued in 5 districts of J&K. Avalanche with medium danger level is likely to occur above 2200 metres over Kishtwar, Kupwara, Bandipora and Baramulla districts in next 24 hours, reads an advisory.
https://www.thedispatch.in/avalanche-warning-issued-in-5-districts-of-jk/

*“The turning moment was when government made a Rs 1000 Crore capital infusion into the bank. At the same time, we worked hard to ensure top-notch assets management and assets quality, while recruitment process was made transparent,” Chhibber told The Dispatch.*



https://www.thedispatch.in/pm-sings-praises-for-j-director-chhibber-recounts-challenges-in-turnaround/

He said that the department is currently functioning without radiotherapy facilities, CT simulator, a state-of-the-art medical linear accelerator, a tele-cobalt unit, medical physics and radiation monitoring equipment, chemotherapy hood and accessories for day care chemotherapy ward.
https://www.thedispatch.in/gmc-anantnag-lacks-radiotherapy-ct-simulator-tele-cobalt-unit/

Committed to best possible healthcare: SMHS hospital after Srinagar youth dies https://www.thedispatch.in/committed-to-best-possible-healthcare-smhs-hospital-after-srinagar-youth-dies

According to the data, 290 bridges, with an investment exceeding Rs 880 crores, have been completed, while an additional 338 bridges, valued at over Rs 1,785 crores, are currently under construction. These developments are poised to not only improve connectivity but also stimulate economic growth and employment opportunities across the Union Territory.
https://www.thedispatch.in/1057-road-bridge-projects-worth-rs-4550-crores-sanctioned-in-ut-since-2019/

Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain Thursday said that narco-trade is emerging as a major challenge and police and other security forces need to “dig the tunnel from both ends” to deal with it effectively.

https://www.thedispatch.in/narco-trade-in-jk-a-big-challenge-dgp-swain/

*In Jammu and Kashmir, every local party suspects the other of being a secret ally of BJP. Here is a complete history of alliances*

https://www.thedispatch.in/the-b-teams-bjps-secret-kashmir-allies-and-the-history-of-alliances/

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has moved the High Court for cancellation of bail of former Minister and now Congress candidate from Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat Choudhary Lal Singh.
https://www.thedispatch.in/ed-moves-hc-for-cancellation-of-lal-singhs-bail/

“It has been frequently observed that the management of Foundation World School, Mamat, Budgam, does not implement the instructions issued by competent authorities from time to time, thus reflecting an anarchist and rebellious attitude of the School Management,” DSEK said.

https://www.thedispatch.in/dsek-withdraws-recognition-of-foundation-world-school-in-budgam/

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct a trial run of the 3.5 km long emergency landing facility on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway at Bijbehara while as the authorities have made elaborate arrangement by deploying security forces and setting up radars and other technical equipment including CCTV’s to ensure smooth experiment, the officials said on Monday.

https://www.thedispatch.in/iaf-set-to-conduct-trial-run-for-emergency-landing-facility-at-bijbehara/

In a significant development, National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the People’s Democratic Party may not field candidates against his party in the Kashmir Valley and that both parties are integral part of INDIA alliance

https://www.thedispatch.in/omar-says-pdp-may-not-field-candidates-against-nc-in-kashmir

A massive search has been launched by the wildlife department after locals spotted a leopard in Fethpora area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Wednesday morning, officials said.
https://www.thedispatch.in/leopard-spotted-in-ganderbal-massive-search-launched/

According to details available sitting BJP MP Jugal Kishor Sharma and Congress candidate Raman Bhalla, Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal’s Ankur Sharma are among 17 candidates who have filed their nominations so far.


https://www.thedispatch.in/filling-of-nomination-on-jammu-reasi-ls-seat-on-thursday/

According to police, Sadeeque Ali, who is involved in serious crimes in various areas of Jammu region, had been evading arrest after jumping bail during his trial before the Court of the Additional Sessions Judge in Jammu.

https://www.thedispatch.in/former-policeman-wanted-in-murder-drug-traffickking-arrested/

He said that soldiers serving the nation at Siachen glacier are the real heroes and not less than the ‘devtas’ for the people of India. “It is because of you that people across the country sleep without fear.

https://www.thedispatch.in/for-india-soldiers-serving-at-siachen-not-less-than-devtas-rajnath

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday visited Gandbal area of Srinagar, where six people drowned to death last week after a boat capsized in the river Jhelum.

https://www.thedispatch.in/lg-visits-gandbal-meets-victims-families/

Official sources told that militants opened fire at the residence of TA personnel in Kunda village near Sharda Sharief , resulting in critical injuries to his brother identified as Mohammad Razak son of Mohammad Akbar.


https://www.thedispatch.in/brother-of-territorial-army-soldier-shot-dead-by-militants-in-rajouri/