Waris Fayaz Srinagar, Mar 19 : The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday denied any stoppage of ration to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families due to verification issues. In response to a query by MLA Mir Saifullah, the government, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) stated that all eligible households are receiving their entitled food grains under the...

Jammu, Mar 19 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at 12 locations in Jammu in connection with a case related to terrorist infiltration from across the border. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the raids were carried out at premises linked to overground workers (OGWs), hybrid terrorists, and sympathizers of terror outfits. The case...

 Jammu, Mar 18: Minister for Rural Development Department, Javed Ahmad Dar, today informed the House that the roads being constructed by PMGSY in Udhampur West constituency are under Defect Liability Period (DLP) for a period of 5 years. If any damage is found after construction or during the maintenance period then it is being rectified by the Contractor, he added....

Srinagar, Mar 18: With the arrival of spring in Kashmir, Srinagar’s historic Badamwari—the sprawling almond garden in the old city—has come to life , drawing a surge of tourists. As the first major attraction to awaken after the valley’s harsh winter, Badamwari has long been a herald of spring’s arrival. With the recent spell of sunny and pleasant weather, it...

‘Nearly 4,000 trained in Basic Life Support to handle emergencies in Banihal’ Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 18 : The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Tuesday that the construction of an additional block at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Habbak in Srinagar has been halted by the Lakes Conservation and Management Authority (LCMA). Responding to a question from MLA Salman Sagar, Health...

Building at CHC Hiranagar old, needs repair, safety audit Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 18 (KNO): There is no proposal before the government to upgrade the PHC Herman and PHC DK Pora in South Kashmir’s Shopian district to a level of CHCs, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Replying to a question of MLA Showkat Hussian Ganaie, the concerned...

Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar, Mar 18 : Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that National Health Mission employees are hired for one year and their contracts are renewed on the basis of their performance. Replying to a question of MLA Daleep Singh Parihar the Health Minister, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “The National...

 Jammu, Mar 18: A high-security alert has been sounded across Jammu and Kashmir in view of the recent terror attacks in Pakistan, including the killing of a top commander of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), officials said on Tuesday. All the protected persons, including politicians, have been advised to be conscious and strictly follow the security protocols for their safety, the...

New Delhi, Mar 18: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday listed a plea filed by jailed  Jammu and Kashmir MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid seeking permission to attend the ongoing Parliament session for hearing on March 25. A bench of justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup J Bhambhani deferred the hearing after the counsel for the National Investigation Agency (NIA)...

3.70 lakh jobless youth registered with Employment Department Jammu, Mar 17 : The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that it has no plans to provide stipend to unemployed youth in the Union Territory. In a written response to a question of MLA Samba Devinder Kumar Manyal, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Minister in-charge...

 Jammu, Mar 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the MSME Conclave 2025, organised by Indian Chamber of Commerce, in Jammu. In his inaugural address, the Lieutenant Governor welcomed the Entrepreneurs, Bankers, Investors, Industry Leaders and Experts to explore the opportunities in the MSME sector and foster strategic collaborations during the conclave. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the pivotal role played...

Garden shall remain open from 6AM to 8PM: Div Com SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting to review the arrangement for the opening of Asia’s largest Tulip Garden and to ensure a pleasant experience for visitors during Tulip Festival season. Situated at the foothills of Zabarwan, the Tulip Garden is the...

JAMMU, Mar 17: The  Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed the grants amounting Rs 2796.07 lakh for Information Technology, Rs 70312.76 lakh for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Rs 4048.90 Lakh for ARI Trainings, Labour Stationary and Printing, Rs 12617.03 lakh for Transport, Rs 62154.91 lakh for Youth Services and Sports and Rs 17279.10 lakh for Science and Technology departments....

Jammu, Mar 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said a well-coordinated plan which includes modernisation works in transmission and distribution system is under implementation to ensure 24×7 power supply to the consumers in the Union Territory. Abdullah also said that no major progress has been achieved in the development of a coal block in Odisha. The...

JAMMU, MARCH 17: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today informed the House that Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) has imposed a moratorium on establishment and registration of new units of air polluting industries in Khrew, Pulwama, and Khonmoh in Srinagar of Kashmir division for a period of two years since 2021. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to...

JAMMU, MARCH 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today unanimously passed the recommendations of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) concerning the business schedule of the House. Member, Mubarak Gul, moved the motion. Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Advocate Abdul Rahim Rather, put the report to a voice vote, which was unanimously passed by the members. As...