NC, BJP legislators engage in war of words over J&K’s ‘special status’
Jammu, Feb 7: The Legislative Assembly on Saturday witnessed a heated exchange between the National Conference and the Bharatiya Janata Party over the “special “status of Jammu & Kashmir. Pandemonium broke out in the House when National Conference MLA Javid Baig was vociferously speaking on the special status. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma countered him […]
CM rules out creation of new administrative units in J&K
Jammu, Feb 7 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the government has no plans to create new administrative units in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-who is also the Minister in charge of Revenue-said that the government has no intention of creating new administrative units […]
Rs 1,534.52 Cr disbursed to PoJK, Chhamb displaced persons: JK govt
Srinagar, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is strengthening disaster management and rehabilitation systems to minimise loss of life, infrastructure, livelihoods and environmental assets, while addressing the socio-economic needs of internally displaced persons. The government said targeted early warning messages are being disseminated through the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) across […]
Govt has adopted zero-tolerance policy on drug abuse: Minister
Jammu, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday told the Legislative Assembly that it has adopted a zero-tolerance policy to tackle drug addiction and illegal trafficking of narcotic and psychotropic substances across the Union Territory. In a written reply to a question by MLA Yudhvir Sethi, the Health and Medical Education Department said […]
Rs 61,528 crore invested in J&K road, tunnel projects: Govt
Jammu, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said connectivity has remained a top priority, resulting in the completion and execution of major road infrastructure projects that have significantly improved access and reduced travel time across the Union Territory. The government said expressways, national highways, ring roads, tunnels and bridges have either been […]
School education sector in JK has undergone major transformation: Govt
Jammu, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said the school education sector in the Union Territory has undergone a major transformation in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with a focus on equity, inclusion and quality. The government said literacy in Jammu and Kashmir has risen significantly from 11.03 per […]
Srinagar gets night flights; Jammu airport expansion work underway: Govt
Jammu, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said night flight operations have been started at both Jammu and Srinagar airports to improve air connectivity and passenger convenience. The government said international flight operations from Srinagar airport are currently underway for Hajj pilgrims. It also informed that work on the expansion of Jammu […]
Bandipora stadium pavilion 95% complete, upgradation works ongoing: Govt
Srinagar, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said multiple sports infrastructure projects have been developed in Bandipora constituency, while major upgradation works at the Sher-e-Kashmir Sports Stadium in Bandipora and the sports stadium at Naidkhai are progressing under the Capital Action Plan 2025–26. Responding to a question by MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, the […]
J&K promoting high-yielding livestock breeds under national, HADP schemes: Govt
Srinagar, Feb 7: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is introducing and promoting high-yielding and improved varieties of cows, sheep, buffaloes, poultry and mutton-producing breeds across the Union Territory to improve livestock productivity. Replying to an unstarred Assembly question by MLA Javaid Riyaz, the Agriculture Production Department said the initiatives are being […]
Trade agreement with US strengthens Make in India, create jobs: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the interim trade agreement with the US will strengthen ‘Make in India’ by opening up new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs, and create jobs for women and youngsters. The prime minister also thanked US President Donald Trump for his personal commitment to robust […]