Hopeful work on Tulbul navigation and Chenab water projects will begin soon: CM
Jammu, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed hope that work on the Tulbul navigation project and the diversion of Chenab river water to provide drinking water to Jammu will begin soon. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, the CM said that the state government is working with the Centre to start these projects […]
Govt examining proposal to hike honorarium for MLAs’ personal assistants
Jammu, Feb 10: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said a proposal to enhance the monthly honorarium of Personal Assistants engaged with MLAs is under examination. The information was provided by the Finance Department in a written reply to a question from Congress leader and legislator Tariq Hameed Karra in the Assembly. Karra had […]
No role of cabinet in Vaishno Devi ropeway project: CM
Jammu, Feb 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the council of ministers had no role in approving the ropeway project for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, the CM said that after checking records, he found that his cabinet had no role in approving the project. “One […]
No copies of Naravane’s memoir have gone into publication: Publisher
New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has said it holds the exclusive publishing rights to former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane’s memoir titled Four Stars of Destiny, and clarified that the book has not yet been published, amid reports of unauthorised copies in circulation. The clarification came after the Delhi […]
J&K hydro power capacity to cross 7,300 MW in next five years: CM
Jammu, Feb 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a major expansion in its hydro power sector, with the combined installed generation capacity expected to reach 7,314.85 MW in 2030-31, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday. In a written reply to a question by National Conference legislator Khurshied Ahmad in the Legislative […]
Lieutenant Governor inaugurates J&K Police’s Martyrs Memorial Hockey Tournament in Jammu
JAMMU, FEB 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday directed the J&K Police to strike decisively against terrorism and collaborate with every individual in the society to eradicate the terror network entirely. “J&K Police’s unbreakable resolve and message to the nation is that – adversity will not crack our spirit. We will cross every barrier […]
Worker dies after vehicle runs him over in cement factory
Pulwama, Feb 9: An employee was killed in an accident at the Cement Factory in Khrew area Pampore on Monday, officials said. An official said that the employee, a resident of Khrew Pampore, was struck by a dumper inside the factory premises. He was immediately taken to PHC Khrew, where doctors declared him dead. The […]
Pandemonium in Assembly over implementation of SASCI
Jammu, Feb 9: Pandemonium broke out in the Legislative Assembly on Monday over the implementation of the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI) in Jammu & Kashmir after the Peoples Democratic Party alleged that it was a “death trap” for the Union Territory. Participating in the budget discussion, PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para claimed that […]
Speaker JK Assembly orders investigation into microphone controversy
Srinagar, Feb 9: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he will investigate allegations made by National Conference MLAs that PDP legislator Waheed‑ur‑Rehman Para was using a microphone in the House. Speaking in the Assembly, Rather said the Assembly Secretariat should examine the matter and that appropriate action would be taken […]
LS adjourned till 2 pm as oppn insists Rahul should speak before Budget discussion
New Delhi, Feb 9 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Monday with opposition parties insisting that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak before the House takes up discussion on the Union Budget. As Krishna Prasad Tennati called Congress’ Shashi Tharoor to initiate the debate on the Budget, opposition […]