BJP to Approach ECI over CM Omar Abdullah’s MCC Violation: Sunil Sharma
Srinagar, Oct 29: Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by announcing the opening of National Law University classes in Budgam, where the by-election process is underway. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly in Srinagar, Sharma said […]
National Law University expected to start classes from April next year: CM Omar
Srinagar, Oct 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the National Law University (NLU) in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to start functioning from April next year from rented accommodation and that Ompura in Budgam could be the primary location for the varsity. Speaking in the Assembly over the resolution brought by MLA […]
CM announces major reforms in constituency development fund
Srinagar Oct 29: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday announced a series of key amendments to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) scheme, expanding the scope of works that legislators can recommend and removing several financial ceilings that previously limited developmental activities. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during his address in the Assembly said […]
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 […]