Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 12 : The government on Wednesday said that no funds were provisioned under Special Area Development Programme (SADP) in addressing the infrastructure deficit in Srinagar district in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Replying to the question of Congress MLA, Tariq Hameed Karra, the concerned minister said that funds to the tune of Rs 3500.00 lacs were provided annually...
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HC Seeks NIA Stand On J&K MP Engineer Rashid’s Plea To Attend Parliament
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the NIA to state its stand on jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid’s plea seeking permission to attend the ongoing session of Parliament. Rashid is facing charges under the anti-terror law UAPA. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta...
Govt intends to develop tourism infra at Peer-Ki-Gali, Dubjan
Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 12 : Jammu and Kashmir government intends to develop tourism infrastructure at Peer-Ki-Gali and Dubjan in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Replying to the question of MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay, the Minister concerned as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the department has constructed 04 Single-Bedroom Huts at Bohrihalan Shopian under the Swadesh Darshan...
No proposal under consideration to revisit housing policy for Kashmiri Migrants: Govt
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 12 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ruled out reconsidering its decision regarding the construction of accommodations for employees appointed under the Prime Minister’s Package for Kashmiri Migrants. In response to a question by MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz, the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRRR), as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer...
1.35 lakh houses built under PMAY-G in 2 years in J&K: Govt
Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 12 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said that 135,925 houses have been constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Awaas Yojana (PMAY-G) in the last two years. In response to a question by MLA Arjun Gupta, the minister incharge for the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said...
US Vice President Vance Likely To Travel To India Later This Month: Report
NEW YORK, Mar 12: US Vice President J D Vance is likely to travel to India later this month, according to a media report. “Vance will travel to India later this month alongside Second Lady Usha Vance,” a report in Politico said, citing three sources familiar with the plans. “It marks Vance’s second foreign trip as vice president after making...
LG attends ‘Holi Milan Samaroh’ at Sendhwa, Jehanabad
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 and cultural heritage of Magadha....
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 holds the portfolio of Power...
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 and cultural values and the...
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 Services Authority, in presence of...
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 Ji’s family has steered this...
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 that among 194 projects, it...
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 News Observer (KNO), informed the...
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 production. The Minister In-Charge, Forest,...
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 discussion on budget, the CM,...
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 under execution or in the...
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. “Soon after the incident, rescue...
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 Javed Mirchal demanded that GMC...
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 in Jammu on Monday. Responding...
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 agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said...
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 up around 6630 sale outlets...