Govt distributes over 64,700 kanals of forest land to ST community
Jammu, Mar 23 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it has distributed over 65,490 kanals of forest land to scheduled tribes – Gujjars, Bakerwals, and other forest dwellers in the Union Territory. However, the government has rejected 39,906 out of 46,090 claims for grant of forest land to ST communities under the […]
SC makes public report by Delhi HC CJ into cash at Justice Varma’s house, forms probe panel
New Delhi, Mar 23 (PTI) In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court late on Saturday night uploaded on its website an in-house inquiry report, including photos and videos, into alleged discovery of a huge stash of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. As recommended in the 25-page report, Chief Justice […]
Two killed after vehicle falls into gorge in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu, Mar 22 (PTI) Two persons died when a load carrier carrying fresh vegetables skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, a police officer said. Driver Arshid Ahmad and his helper Seva Singh, aged around 30, were en route to their village Ukhral […]
Bids invited for preparing DPRs for setting up ropeway to Amarnath cave shrine
Jammu, Mar 22 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said bids have been invited for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for development of three ropeways, including 11.60 kms Baltal to 3,880 meter high holy cave shrine of Amarnath, to facilitate the easy movement of pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage. In addition, bids for […]
J&K has 18000 MW estimated hydro power potential: Javed Rana
Jammu, Mar 22 : Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, said that J&K has an estimated hydro power potential of 18,000 MegaWatt (MW), of which, 14867 MW has been identified. The Minister was replying on behalf of the Chief Minister to a question raised by Mubarak Gul. The Minister informed the House that the […]
BJP MLA stages walkout from J&K Assembly over govt’s ‘non-serious’ attitude
Jammu, Mar 22 (PTI) BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma on Saturday staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, accusing the government of non-serious attitude after not getting “satisfied reply” to his question related to scientific disposal of solid waste in his constituency. Sharma had raised a question about the dumping of solid waste […]
Govt working for rehabilitation of Anantnag fire victims: Minister
JAMMU, Mar 22 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir government is working for proper rehabilitation of the victims of a major fire that gutted 40 residential houses in Anantnag district, social welfare minister Sakina Itoo assured the legislative assembly here on Saturday. The minister, who led a four-member team of legislators to visit the scene of Thursday’s […]
Omar Abdullah-led Govt introduces its first legislation on GST in J&K Assembly
Srinagar, Mar 22: The Jammu & Kashmir’s elected government introduced its first bill in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday. After the Question Hour Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, on behalf of Finance Minister Omar Abdullah, introduced the Jammu & Kashmir Goods and Service Tax (Amendment) Bill-2025 in the House. The bill seeks to align J&K’s […]
Proposals for new housing colonies in JK to be placed for approval: Govt
Srinagar, Mar 22: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that its intention is to establish new housing colonies to address the growing demand for affordable housing across the Union Territory. In a reply to a question raised by Ch. Vikram Randhawa, the Housing and Urban Development minister stated that proposals for establishing new […]
Protests in Jammu over AAP MLA Mehraj Malik’s remarks against particular community
JAMMU, May 22 (PTI) Scores of protests rocked the Jammu region following remarks by AAP MLA Mehraj Malik against a particular community, with organisations demanding an apology from him. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly on Thursday, Malik said, “They (Hindus) will not close down liquor shops because they drink during festivals and marriages too. […]
