Jammu, Mar 23: In view of proposal for air connectivity to the Udhampur district, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has framed a committee that will assess on ground situation. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is member of Parliament from Kathua constituency, posted on X, “As a follow up to our proposal for an air flight to land in...

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 of DPRs are also being...

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 the government. He emphasized the...

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 occasion. “Since ancient times, Bihar...

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 on grants of departments headed...

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 fire in Kadipora area, said...

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 been developed by the National...

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 derail efforts being made by...

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 Construction Company (RCC) inspected the...

 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 village in his Jammu North...

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 business rules of J&K Government....

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 Abdullah, introduced the Jammu &...

Srinagar, Mar 21: Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader, Sunil Sharma on Friday met the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss developmental and security issues of the Union Territory. Sharma in a post on X, said that he raised key concerns for Kishtwar including the road completion, land ownership and other issues...

Jammu, Mar 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Purple Fest 2025, at Raj Bhawan. The event was aimed at fostering awareness, inclusion and empowerment for Divyangjan. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor lauded the resilience and talents of Divyangjan. He assured them of his commitment to build a more accessible and inclusive Jammu Kashmir. “We have worked with...

New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Narendra Modi government has ushered in a new era of development and democracy in Jammu and Kashmir, built on the pillars of peace and security. During the discussion on the working of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha, Shah emphasised that through...

Srinagar, Mar 21: Nestled between the Dal lake and the Zabarwan hills, Asia’s largest Tulip garden will open for the public on March 26 to mark the beginning of the tourism season in the Kashmir valley, officials said on Friday. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was set up by Ghulam Nabi Azad, the then-chief minister of the erstwhile state...

ANANTNAG, Mar 21: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited Kadipora, Anantnag, to express solidarity with the families affected by devastating fire incident yesterday. MLAs Peerzada Mohd Sayeed, Abdul Majeed Larmi and Altaf Ahmad Wani, DC Anantnag Syed Fakhruddin Hamid and other senior officers of district administration also accompanied the Minister. During the...

Pulwama, Mar 21: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday reaffirmed the commitment of law enforcement agencies to intensify the crackdown on criminals involved in narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters after addressing a public darbar here in South Kashmir, DGP Prabhat said, “Criminals involved in narco-terrorism will be dealt with sternly.” The DGP refused to...

Srinagar, Mar 21 : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir VK Bidhuri on Friday said that the Chief Minister has laid the roadmap for 24×7 electricity, stating that public support is must to make it happen. Bidhuri said that judicious use of electricity will help in reducing the damage to the transformers as well as fire incidents. He also said that all arrangements...