J&K Assembly accepts resolution for age relaxation in JKAS, fee waiver for govt jobs
Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday accepted a private member’s resolution seeking age relaxation for the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) leading to JKAS and allied services, and a full waiver of application fees for all other government job recruitments. The resolution was submitted by Advocate Aga Syed […]
Statehood restoration key to people’s satisfaction: Omar
Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that complete satisfaction among the people of Jammu and Kashmir would only come with the restoration of statehood, asserting that sustained dialogue with the Centre was ongoing and expressing hope for a positive outcome soon. He also welcomed the reopening of 14 tourist destinations and […]
Reopening of 11 tourist destinations will aid locals: CM Omar
Srinagar, Feb 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday welcomed the reopening of 11 tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it would provide relief to communities affected by months of closure. Omar said he had requested the Home Minister of Jammu and Kashmir to open the closed areas, noting that places like Yousmarg and […]
Union Minister Meghwal hints at early decision on J&K statehood issue
Srinagar, Feb 17: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood will be restored soon. Talking to reporters here, Meghwal, said the issue of Jammu and Kashmir statehood is sensitive. He reaffirmed the central government’s commitment saying “Our Home Minister has already assured […]
Sewa-II power plant generated Rs 3.6K cr revenue since 2010: CM
JAMMU, Feb 17 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the Sewa-II hydropower project in Kathua district has generated a revenue of Rs 3,674 crore since its inception in July 2010. It said no direct expenditure on local area development was met from the said revenue. In a written reply to […]
Over 15,000 human-wildlife conflict cases in 2 years, no major spike: Govt
Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that there has been no significant increase in human-wildlife conflict incidents across the Union Territory in recent years, even as over 15,600 cases, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, were reported during the past two years. Replying to a query of […]
Justice delayed is justice denied: CM Omar
Srinagar, Feb 17: Underscoring the critical role of Tele-Law in easing pressure on courts and ensuring timely justice, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said, justice delayed is justice denied and the efforts must be made to ensure that only cases requiring judicial hearings reach the courts, while others can be resolved through technology-driven legal […]
24 of 44 PSUs in J-K loss-making, four non-functional: Govt
Jammu, Feb 17 (PTI) Out of the 44 public sector undertakings in Jammu and Kashmir, 24 are making losses and four are non-functional, the Union Territory government informed the Assembly on Tuesday. The government said it is examining ways to strengthen the sick PSUs and improve their operational and financial performance. In a written reply […]
Remarks row: BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa offers conditional withdrawal of remarks
Jammu, Feb 17: BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa on Tuesday said he would withdraw his remarks if they were found to be against any community, amid protests by opposition parties in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. The Assembly witnessed noisy scenes as Congress legislators Irfan Hafiz Lone and Iftikhar Ahmad raised objections to alleged derogatory comments […]
1.64 lakh youth trained under skill development schemes in J&K: Govt
Jammu, Feb 17: The government on Tuesday informed the House that 1,64,665 youths have been trained under various skill development schemes during the last three years. Replying to a query by MLA Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, the government, said the trainings were conducted through different programmes of the Department of Skill Development. As per official […]