Commotion in LA over first bill of NC -led government
Jammu: The first legislation brought by the NC-led government in the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly triggered protests from Kashmir-based opposition, with Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone accusing the government of endorsing UT Status of J&K. As Omar Abdullah tabled Jammu & Kashmir Goods and Services (Amendment) Act-2025 in the House, Lone stood up and […]
Drainage issues in Shivpora, Sonwar area maintained by Cantonment Board: Govt
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said that the large areas of Shivpora, Batwara, Indra Nagar, and Sonwar fall under the jurisdiction of the Army Cantonment, and civic amenities including drainage and sewerage are maintained by the Badami Bagh Cantonment Board. Replying to the question of MLA Sheikh Ahsan Pardesi, the concerned minister said […]
ACB raids revenue department official’s residence in Bandipora
Srinagar: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted a raid at the residence of a patwari in Ajas area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday. Official sources said that the raid was carried out at the house of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, who is involved in case FIR No. 93/2023 registered at […]
J&K Land Revenue Act-1996 prevents use of agricultural land for non- agricultural purposes: Omar Abdullah
Jammu: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that the provisions for preventing the misuse of agricultural land are provided in the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act, Svt. 1996. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Irfan Hafiz Lone in the Legislative Assembly. He said that under Section 133- A of […]
Govt working on strengthening existing 4000 health institutions: Minister
Says PHC Thanamandi upgraded to CHC in 1999 Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday informed the House that the government is working on strengthening the 4000 existing health institutions at various levels as per IPHS norms 2022 in order to provide robust medical care facilities to the people. The Minister said […]
Two Hurriyat constituents denounce separatism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails move New Delhi/Srinagar: Two Hurriyat Conference constituents — the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement (JKPM) and the J&K Democratic Political Movement (JKDPM) — have announced severing their all ties with separatism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday, asserting it will strengthen India’s unity. While the JKPM is headed […]
27.07 Cr released to SMC for street lights installation: Govt
Jammu: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that an amount of Rs. 27.07 Cr. has been released to the Srinagar Municipal Committee for installation of street lights. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by the Shamim Firdous in the Legislative Assembly. He informed the House that as per the tripartite agreement between […]
Lt Guv attends J&K Cultural Festival at Jammu
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday attended the ‘J&K Cultural Festival’ organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu. The occasion was also graced by Acharya Mahamandleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri ji Maharaj. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan […]
Govt to review transfer of Planning functions to Finance Deptt: CM
Assures timely GP Fund disbursement JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday that the decision to shift the Planning Department’s functions to the Finance Department is under review and any necessary changes will be implemented accordingly. The Chief Minister made this statement while responding to a supplementary question from Javid Hassan […]
