Urges civil society to extend collective supportSRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday met with Civil Society Groups, Business Leaders, and Religious Heads...

Holds public darbar at SailkhanenKULGAM, JUNE 27: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Saturday visited Sailkhanen village in Kulgam district and held a public darbar to directly engage with the people and listen to their grievances and developmental aspirations.Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that the Omar Abdullah-led government is committed to people-centric governance and is making concerted efforts to fulfil the developmental aspirations of the people and ensure improved services at their doorsteps. She said that several projects of public importance have been initiated in recent months and healthcare facilities have been upgraded across Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on rural and far-flung areas.The Minister also highlighted various...

New Delhi: What began as a simple payment platform 10 years ago now powers daily digital commerce across India as UPI transactions increased from just 2 crore in FY2016-17 to over 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday. The JAM Trinity — Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and mobile connectivity — revolutionised financial inclusion and welfare delivery in India. It brought millions into the formal banking system and enabled seamless access to government services. Jan Dhan Yojana expanded banking access rapidly nationwide. Bank accounts increased from 14.72 crore in March 2015 to 57.78 crore by February 2026. Deposits rose from Rs 15,670 crore to Rs 2.94 lakh crore during the same period. Additionally,...