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 […]
Kupwara already under tourism authority, no new body planned: Govt
Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said there is no proposal to establish a separate Tourism Development Authority for Kupwara district, which is already covered under the jurisdiction of the Lolab-Bangus Development Authority (LBDA). Replying to a question raised by Mir Saifullah in the Legislative Assembly, the government acknowledged that Kupwara […]
Over 17.27 lakh kanals of state land encroached in J&K, 14.29 lakh recovered: Govt informs Assembly
Srinagar, Feb 17: The Government on Tuesday informed the House that over 17.27 lakh kanals of state land have been encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, of which over 14.29 lakh kanals have been retrieved so far. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Sham Lal Sharma regarding the status of encroached and retrieved state land, […]
DPR for Sadhna tunnel in Kupwara underway, Govt tells house
Jammu, Feb 17: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday informed the House that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Sadhna Tunnel in the Karnah area of Kupwara district is currently in progress. Responding to a question by MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone regarding the status of the Sadhna Tunnel and the proposed […]
Remarks made by BJP MLA against Kashmiris echo in House
Jammu, Feb 17: MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad on Tuesday raised the issue of remarks made by BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa, who had alleged that Kashmiris have occupied 9 land of Jammu Development Authority (JDA). As soon as the House assembled, Khursheed stood up and drew the attention of the Chair towards Randhawa’s remarks. The […]