Jammu, Mar 22: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said bids have been invited for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for development of three ropeways, including 11.60 kms Baltal to 3,880 meter high holy cave shrine of Amarnath, to facilitate the easy movement of pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage. In addition, bids for preparation...
JAMMU, Mar 22: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the Empowered Committee meeting of the Centre for Innovation, Technology Adoption, and Governance (CITaG) to review its functioning in Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, Dulloo highlighted CITaG as a crucial platform for fostering coordination among the premier institutions such as IIT, IIM and AIIMS with...
Since ancient times, Bihar has been known for its spirituality, rich history and vibrant culture: LG Sinha Jammu, Mar 22 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Bihar Day Celebrations, hosted by Jammu Kashmir Raj Bhawan at Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor conveyed his hearty greetings and best wishes to the people of Bihar on the...
Jammu, Mar 22 : The Speaker of Jammu & Kashmir Assembly on Saturday announced formation of a House committee to probe into irregularities in implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the Union Territory The Speaker announced formation of the House committee after Minister for Public Health & Forests, Environment Javed Rana replied to discussion...
NEW DELHI, Mar 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined his government’s commitment to conserve water and promote sustainable development to mark the World Water Day. “Water has been the lifeline of civilisations and thus it is more important to protect it for the future generations,” he said on X. The UN observes the...
Jammu, Mar 22: Jammu and Kashmir government is working for proper rehabilitation of the victims of a major fire that gutted 40 residential houses in Anantnag district, social welfare minister Sakina Itoo assured the legislative assembly here on Saturday. The minister, who led a four-member team of legislators to visit the scene of Thursday’s devastating...
NHPC tops the list with 2250 MWs Jammu, Mar 22 : With 14867 megawatts of hydropower potential coursing through its waters, J&K has potential to become a powerhouse of clean energy in India. Yet, despite this vast promise, only a fraction—3,500 megawatts—has been harnessed to date. Of this, a significant share of 2250 megawatts has...
Jammu, Mar 22 : Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary has alleged that certain daily wagers in Jammu and Kashmir are acting as representatives of the BJP, accusing them of attempting to sabotage the government’s initiatives aimed at public welfare. While talking to reporters, Chowdhary claimed that BJP-sponsored leaders within daily wager unions are trying to...
SRINAGAR, Mar 22: Braving extreme weather, avalanche threats, and over 30 feet of snow accumulation at several places, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working relentlessly to restore the strategic Srinagar-Leh highway through the Zojila Pass. In a high-level review, Commander 32 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) Col Sandeep Jha and Officer Commanding 122 Road...
BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma on Saturday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing the government of non-serious attitude after not getting “satisfied reply” to his question related to scientific disposal of solid waste in his constituency. Sharma had raised a question about the dumping of solid waste at Kot Bhalwal...
Capital expenditure funds ranging from Rs 22 crore to Rs 34 crore lapsed in last 3 fiscals Jammu, Mar 22 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that SKIMS Soura continues to be an autonomous institution and there has been no change regarding it in the pre and post- reorganization...
Bill seek to align J&K’s GST law with amendments carried out in CGST Srinagar, Mar 22 : The Jammu & Kashmir’s elected government introduced its first bill in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday. After the Question Hour, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, on behalf of Finance Minister Omar...