CM unveils ₹100 Cr Development Package for Bandipora
BANDIPORA: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday gave Bandipora district a massive developmental boost by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 18 major projects worth approximately ₹100 crore. These multisectoral projects span higher education, roads, bridges, clean drinking water, urban development, and agriculture infrastructure, aiming to directly address the key needs of the local population. […]
NC’s proposed statehood protest a mere ‘eyewash’: LOP Sunil Sharma
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Wednesday described the ruling National Conference’s proposed protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over restoration of statehood as an “eyewash”, saying that the Abdullah government was trying to divert people’s attention from its ‘zero-governance’. “It is an eyewash,” Sharma told reporters here when asked about […]
Two people killed, 11 injured in two separate road accidents in Kashmir
Lt Guv, CM grieved over deaths Srinagar: Two persons died, while 11 others, including four tourists, were injured in twin road accidents in Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. A vehicle skidded off the Aru-Pahalgam road and fell into a deep gorge in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, resulting in the on-the-spot death of two persons […]
National Congress MPs will not support NDA govt at Centre: CM Omar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said National Conference Parliament members will not support the NDA government at the Centre. Responding to a question about factions of Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena backing the government at the Centre, Abdullah said he could not comment on their reasons for doing so. “Neither I, nor you […]
Weather Fury: Cloudbursts turn new Himalayan nightmare in J&K
From Kishtwar to Doda, sudden floods and landslides leave trail of destruction across fragile mountain regions Monsoon period is now the most dangerous phase of the year: Sonam Lotus Srinagar: What were once considered rare weather events in the fragile Himalayas are now turning into an alarming seasonal pattern across Jammu and Kashmir, with […]
MeT predicts rain, thunderstorms in J&K till June 25
Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday forecast generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir over the next several days, even as authorities warned of possible hailstorms and flash floods at isolated vulnerable locations. Director Meteorological Department, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said the weather is likely to remain […]
Chief Secretary delineates framework for reducing multidimensional poverty in JK
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the current status of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) in Jammu and Kashmir and deliberated upon targeted interventions required for further reducing poverty levels across the UT. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Power Development Department; Additional Chief Secretary, Finance […]
Chief Secy reviews progress of PM Fasal Bima Yojana in J&K
Stresses on enhanced farmer coverage and timely settlement of claims SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the State Level Coordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI) to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and related crop insurance schemes across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting […]
Over 30 illegal structures demolished as JDA reclaims prime land in Jammu
Jammu: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) launched a demolition drive near Jammu railway station on Wednesday, clearing over 30 illegal structures and reclaiming encroached land valued at Rs 10 crore, officials said. The early morning action targeted unauthorised commercial units, including dhabas and shops, occupying prime urban land, the officials said. Teams of the JDA, […]
Pashmina Development Board approved for Ladakh by LG Saxena
Leh: In a boost to the Pashmina wool sector, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Wednesday approved the creation of the Ladakh Pashmina Development Board to transform the Union territory into a global centre for authentic Pashmina products. The Ladakh Pashmina Development Board (LPDB) will be the country’s first dedicated body to promote Ladakhi Pashmina […]