Assembly erupts over BJM MLA’s ‘nationalist Hindus’ remarks
SRINAGAR, Oct 29 (PTI): Pandemonium broke out in the Jammu and Kashmir legislative Assembly on Wednesday after BJP MLA Shagun Parihar alleged the government was neglecting some Kishtwar areas as “nationalist Hindus” reside there. The Kishtwar MLA’s comments, made during the Zero Hour, were objected to by the treasury benches. Minister Javid Dar said these […]
511 landless persons allotted 5 marla plots across J&K, over 2,500 applications rejected: Govt
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said that it has provided five marlas of land each to 511 landless persons across the Union Territory for construction of houses, while 2,568 applications under the scheme were rejected on various grounds. In response a query, the government said that a total of 234 […]
Over 21,000 kanal land delineated in Jammu division, none in Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has delineated over 21,000 kanal of land in the Jammu Division under the provisions of the J&K Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010, while no such delineation has been carried out in the Kashmir Division so far, the Revenue Department has said. In a written reply […]
President Murmu takes sortie in Rafale fighter jet
AMBALA, Oct 29 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Air Force Station in Haryana’s Ambala on Wednesday. Air Chief Marshal A P Singh also flew in a separate aircraft from the same airbase. Before getting on to the Rafale jet, the President wore a G-suit. Murmu, who […]
Several measures being taken to prevent, mitigate flash floods in J&K: Govt
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said several structural and non-structural measures are being taken to prevent and mitigate flash floods across the Union Territory, including strengthening infrastructure, early warning systems, and removal of encroachments on water channels. In a written reply to a question by MLA Dr. Narinder Singh Raina, […]
Treated drinking water provided to public after following SOPs: Govt
Srinagar, Oct 29: The government on Wednesday said that the areas of Bagwanpora, Nawabbagh, Mir Behri Dal, Amdakadal, Badamwari, Gulshan Bagh, and other parts of Zadibal constituency are being supplied water from sources including Nigeen Lake, Dal Lake, Dachigam Nallah and SE Canal. In a written reply to a question by MLA Tanvir Sadiq regarding […]
Actor Mukesh Rishi witnesses J-K Assembly proceedings
SRINAGAR, Oct 29 (PTI): Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi witnessed the proceedings of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from the Speaker’s gallery on Wednesday. “Today, we have renowned Bollywood actor Mukesh Rishi in the Speaker’s gallery. He has worked in more than 200 films. We welcome him,” Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said. Rishi, who has played […]
Proposal to re-notify Chatterhama, Ahal, Danihama as rural areas under examination: Govt
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that the proposal to re-notify Chatterhama, Ahal, and Danihama areas as rural is presently under examination, following requests from locals who are largely dependent on agriculture. In a written response to a query posted in the assembly the government said that Chatterhama was brought under […]
AAY beneficiaries getting additional 10 kg of free ration since April 2025: Govt
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that it is providing an additional 10 kg of free ration per beneficiary to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households in the region since April 2025, while the proposal for providing 12 LPG cylinders to these families is still under consideration. The Department of Food, Civil […]
2.81 lakh consumers availed power amnesty scheme in J&K: Govt
Srinagar, Oct 29: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that over 2.81 lakh domestic consumers have availed benefits under the first power Amnesty Scheme, which provided relief on surcharge and interest accumulated up to March 31, 2022. In response to a question by legislator Tariq Hameed Karra, the minister incharge Power Development Department stated […]