Jammu, Mar 11 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the ‘Holi Milan Samaroh’ at Sendhwa, Jehanabad in Bihar Tuesday. Holi in Jehanabad is celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm. The Lieutenant Governor extended his greetings and best wishes for a brighter future of all. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on the rich spiritual, educational...
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50MVA GIS Grid sub-station proposed for Pahalgam: CM Omar
Jammu, Mar 11 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that a 50MVA, 220/33kV GIS Grid Sub-Station at Batkote (Pahalgam) has been proposed under the perspective transmission plan for Jammu and Kashmir for the period 2022-27. While responding to a starred question by MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani, the Chief Minister, who also...
Lieutenant Governor attends ‘Holi Milan Samaroh’ at Sendhwa, Jehanabad
Extends his hearty greetings and best wishes for a brighter future of all We need to work together to revive the glory of ancient Magadha: LG Sinha Magadha is the life element of our ancient culture: LG LG Says, Magadha has a prominent place in the history of modern India due to its ancient tradition...
Chief Justice Inaugurates Legal Aid Clinic at Govt. Medical College Srinagar
SRINAGAR, MARCH 11: In a significant step towards integrating legal aid services within the healthcare system and ensuring access to justice for all, a Legal Aid Clinic & Support Centre was inaugurated today at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar by Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice, High Court of J&K and Ladakh & Patron-in-Chief, J&K Legal...
India Has Made Rapid Strides In Healthcare In Past 10 Years: LG Sinha
Jammu, Mar 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the Shri Birendra Rai Hospital at Areraj, Motihari, Bihar. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his felicitations to the family members of Late Shri Birendra Rai and everyone associated with the hospital which will offer services in specialities, using latest cutting-edge healthcare technology. “Shri Birendra Rai...
194 projects worth Rs 1022.63 crore approved under RIDF in J&K: Govt
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 11 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that 194 road and bridge projects at an estimated cost of Rs 1022.63 crore have been sanctioned for the Union Territory. In response to a query by MLA Dr Sajad Shafi, minister incharge, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said...
No proposal for new police district for Uri: Centre
Sajid Raina New Delhi, Mar 11: The Ministry of Home Affairs Tuesday informed the Parliament that there is no plan to create a new police district for Uri in Jammu and Kashmir. In response to a question by jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, as per news agency—Kashmir...
Govt refutes adverse impact of Wular deterioration on Fishermen
Says production crosses 4500 MT in 2023-24; 5200 Fishermen rely on Wular for livelihood Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 11 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday refuted the claims that the deterioration of Wular Lake has adversely impacted the fishermen community, stating that the lake continues to contribute nearly 60% of Kashmir’s total fish...
Committed to fulfill all election promises: CM Omar in Assembly
Announces constitution of committee to workout roadmap to address daily-wagers’ concerns Jammu, Mar 11 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that he is committed to fulfilling all promises made by his party in the election manifesto, but added that he had never pledged that they will fulfill them in one budget. Replying to...
Water resource infra in Sopore to get major overhaul: Govt
Rs 44.85 cr allocated for modernization of Zaingeer canal, Rs 16.89 cr for Ningli Nallah flood protection Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 11 : Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday revealed its plan for a major infrastructure boost for water resources development and flood protection in Sopore constituency with over Rs 60 crore worth projects either...
3 dead, 10 injured in Reasi accident
Srinagar, Mar 11 : At least three persons died and ten others were injured after a vehicle met with an accident in the Mahore area of Reasi district on Tuesday morning, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the accident happened when a tempo was on way to Sanglikot from Jammu....
Sajad Lone and NC clash over GMC Handwara in Assembly
Jammu, Mar 11 : The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange of words between Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone and National Conference (NC) members over the establishment of Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara. During the Question Hour, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), NC MLAs Mir Saifullah, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone, and...
Uproarious scenes in Assembly over police action against daily-wagers
Omar Abdullah says it is humanitarian issue; BJP stages walkout Jammu, Mar 11 : The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproarious scenes over police action against the protesting daily-wagers. After the Question Hour ended, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa raised the issue of police action against the protesting daily-wagers...
28,996 new ration cards issued under Food Security Act in J&K: Govt
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 11 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed that the Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) has issued 74,071 new ration cards since September 2022, ensuring the inclusion of left-out households. In response to a question by MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, the minister incharge, as per news...
FCSCA Dept contemplating opening new fair price shops in J&K: Govt
Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 11 : The Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCSCA) department is contemplating to open new Fair Price shops in J&K as per the set framework, Government said on Tuesday. Replying to a question of Rajiv Jasrotia, the Minister Satish Sharma said that the distribution network of the Department is built...
PM Modi Arrives In Mauritius On Two-Day State Visit
PORT LOUIS, Mar 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mauritius on Tuesday on a two-day State Visit during which he will attend the island nation’s national day celebrations as the chief guest and hold meetings with the country’s top leadership. During Prime Minister Modi’s visit at the invitation of his Mauritius counterpart Navin Ramgoolam,...
EAM brings up issue of safety, security of Indian missions, diplomats in UK
NEW DELHI, Mar 11: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was the target of heckling by Khalistani activists during his London visit, brought up the issue of the safety and security of Indian Missions and diplomats during his talks with UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. During the talks, EAM also reiterated the need to expeditiously...