JK approves Industrial Land Allotment Policy
JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the adoption of Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Land Allotment Policy, 2021-30 to evolve a highly structured industrial land bank for promoting equitable industrial growth in Jammu and Kashmir. The new policy attempts to address various land-related issues impeding […]
PWD Engineering Manual 2020 approved
JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the adoption of J&K PWD Engineering Manual, 2020 by the Public Works Department (PWD). The Engineering Manual has standardized the engineering practices with an aim to provide uniform code of practice for bringing more transparency and accountability in […]
Govt-farmers talks hit roadblock: Unions threaten to intensify agitation
New Delhi: The government’s negotiations with protesting farm unions hit a roadblock on Friday as the farmer leaders stuck to their demands for a complete repeal of three farm laws they find pro-corporate and a legal guarantee for MSP, even as the Centre asked them to reconsider its proposal for putting the Acts on hold […]
Some forces want protests to continue: Union Minister
New Delhi: With the government’s talks with farmer unions hitting a roadblock, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday said some “forces” definitely want protests to continue for their own personal and political motives and no resolution is possible when the sanctity of agitation is lost. The minister said the farmer unions have been asked […]
Schools to reopen in Jammu from Feb 11: Govt
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered physical opening of all educational institutions including recognized private schools in a staggered manner for academic activities, first time after March last. As per an order issued by the school education department, the educational institutes in the summer zone areas of Jammu division shall open for Class 9th […]
Republic day celebrations: Govt mandates hoisting of tri-colour on all offices, govt buildings
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has made hoisting of the tri-colour must for all government buildings on the eve of R-Day, stating the national flag must be hoisted atop all government, semi government and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) across the Union Territory. In this regard Additional Secretary to the Government, Rohit Sharma Friday issued […]
Youth is the agent of change: Lt Guv
SAMBA: “Youth is the agent of change. With transformation of youngsters into knowledge powerhouse, the entire country can be transformed”. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks during his visit to Central University of Jammu at Samba. While addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor spoke on the length and breadth of the New Education Policy […]
ATM guard’s murder: Two from north Kashmir held in Jammu
Jammu: Two young men from north Kashmir were arrested for allegedly killing a security guard of an ATM here and attempting to steal the cash in the machine, police said on Friday. The incident that occurred on Thursday night has triggered protests in the city. “We came to know about the killing of a security […]
Suspected militant hurl grenade on police vehicle
Jammu: Suspected militants threw a grenade at a police vehicle in Kishtwar district on Friday, but they missed the target and the bomb exploded on an empty stretch of road, officials said. No one was injured in the attack. Police personnel in the vehicle were on a routine patrol on the Kishtwar-Chatroo road when suspected […]
Anti-encroachment drive triggers protest in Jammu
Jammu: The inhabitants of Sunjwan and Bhatindi areas of Jammu city on Friday morning held a protest demonstration against the government authorities after an anti-encroachment drive was started in the wee morning hours. Witnesses said that the drive was objected by locals who resorted to stone pelting, damaging a police bus and two JCB machines. […]
