Land grabbing: Out of 1,727,241 kanals encroached land, 1,539,662 kanals retrieved in J&K: Govt
Jammu, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that of 1,727,241 kanals of encroached land, 1,539,662 kanals have been retrieved. Replying to a question of MLA Rajiv Jasrotia, the minister incharge said that the total state land under the illegal occupation of encroachers in J&K was 1,727,241 kanals and 8 marlas while 1,539,662 […]
Reorganisation of Jammu & Kashmir: Rs 2504 Cr liabilities to be transferred to Ladakh: Govt
Jammu, Mar 13: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that liabilities amounting to Rs 2504. 46 crore of the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir have to be transferred to Ladakh Union Territory. In a written reply to a question raised by MLA Lolab Qaiser Jamsheed Lone, Minister in-charge, Finance, […]
Dead body recovered from Veshaw Nallah in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar, Mar 13: An unidentified body was recovered from Veshaw Nallah in Mah area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, an official said. He said that an unidentified body has been recovered in Veshaw Nallah at Mah area of Kulgam district. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, police has registered a […]
Weatherman cautions people, says rain, snow to continue in JK till Saturday
Srinagar, Mar 13: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience rain and snow showers until Saturday under the influence of a Western Disturbance, weatherman said on Thursday. An independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif said, “Today, intermittent rain showers are likely to subside by evening or night, providing a brief pause before another spell resumes by […]
Two terror suspects held in north Kashmir’s Bandipora: Army
Srinagar, Mar 13: The Army on Thursday said that it in a joint operation along with police two terror suspects along with arms and ammunition were held at Gandbal- Hajin road in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Taking on to micro-blogging platform X, the army’s Chinar Corps wrote, “12 Mar 2025, based on specific intelligence input, […]
No intel shared by Centre on ban on Mirwaiz’s AAC: Omar Abdullah
Gulmarg (J-K), Mar 12 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Centre has not shared any intelligence with his government that could have warranted the ban on Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s Awami Action Committee (AAC), and asserted he was not in favour of such decisions. The Centre had on Tuesday banned […]
Budget Session 2025: Public issues raised by concerned MLAs dominate Zero Hour
JAMMU, MAR 12: The Zero Hour in the Legislative Assembly today witnessed multiple public issues being raised by various Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), drawing attention to urgent concerns affecting the people in different constituencies. MLA Gulabgarh, Er Khursheed Ahmad, brought up the need for better medical facilities for those injured in the recent […]
No plans to waive off power bill for terminally ill patients, fishermen community: JK Govt
Jammu, Mar 12: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ruled out any plans to waive electricity bills for households with terminally ill patients or those belonging to the fishermen community. In response to a query by MLA Hilal Akbar Lone, the government informed the house that in its ongoing amnesty scheme, 275,081 domestic consumers […]
Khelo India games help in developing Gulmarg ski-slopes, make it world-class destination: CM
Srinagar, Mar 12: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg promote the tourist destination and also helps government to develop the ski slopes and other related things to make it a world-class skiing destination. Speaking to reporters in Gulmarg, the Chief Minister expressed happiness over the conduct of […]
Golf Development Authority will be revived if required: Govt informs LA
Jammu, Mar 12: The Government on Wednesday informed the House that the Jammu and Kashmir Golf Development and Management Authority (JKGDMA), established in 2013, was rendered defunct after the implementation of J&K Reorganization (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020. The government did not rule out the possibility of reviving the authority in future if required. […]