Golf Development Authority will be revived if required: Govt informs LA
Jammu: 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. While responding […]
No funds provisioned under SADP for 2023-24, 2024-25: Govt
Jammu: The government on Wednesday said that no funds were provisioned under Special Area Development Programme (SADP) in addressing the infrastructure deficit in Srinagar district in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Replying to the question of Congress MLA, Tariq Hameed Karra, the concerned minister said that funds to the tune of Rs 3500.00 lacs were provided annually […]
Tourism infra being developed at Peer-Ki-Gali, Dubjan in south Kashmir: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government intends to develop tourism infrastructure at Peer-Ki-Gali and Dubjan in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Replying to the question of MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay, the Minister concerned said that the department has constructed 04 Single-Bedroom Huts at Bohrihalan Shopian under the Swadesh Darshan scheme at a sanctioned cost of Rs […]
Govt says no to revisiting housing policy for Kashmiri Migrants
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ruled out reconsidering its decision regarding the construction of accommodations for employees appointed under the Prime Minister’s Package for Kashmiri Migrants. In response to a question by MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz, the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRRR) stated that 6,000 one-bedroom flats (1-BHK) […]
1.35 lakh houses built under PMAY-G in 2 years in J&K: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said that 135,925 houses have been constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Awaas Yojana (PMAY-G) in the last two years. In response to a question by MLA Arjun Gupta, the minister incharge for the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj said that since the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) […]
DC Budgam visits Vasuki Nag temple site, reviews progress of revival, restoration work
BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo visited the ancient Vasuki Nag temple site at Wagam Chadoora to inspect the ongoing restoration and revival work. The project, which aims to preserve the historical and heritage based significance of the temple, is progressing steadily, with work progressing at a fast pace. During the visit, the DC […]
DC Ganderbal assesses Aadhaar Saturation in DLAMC meeting
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a meeting of the District Level Aadhaar Monitoring Committee (DLAMC) to assess the progress of Aadhaar enrolment and Aadhaar seeding of beneficiaries across the district. During the meeting, the DC reviewed the status of Aadhaar Centers and was informed that 31 centers are currently operational out […]
DC reviews traffic management in Bandipora town
BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, convened a meeting of concerned officers to discuss the traffic congestion issues in the main market and Bandipora Town. The meeting aimed to assess the current situation and explore practical measures to ease traffic flow and decongest the town. During the meeting, the DC emphasized the coordinated […]
11 Decentralized Waste Water Treatment Systems proposed in Jammu Division: Javid Rana
Rs 571.38 cr DPR for strengthening of Ravi Canal, distributaries submitted to CWC JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, informed the House that several measures are being taken up to address the pollution and other environmental concerns affecting the Chenab and Ravi rivers in Jammu region. The Minister was replying to a question […]
Police organizes debate competition on ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’
Srinagar: In a concerted effort to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and its impact on society, Police in Handwara organized a debate competition on the theme “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Handwara, a police spokesman said Wednesday. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who eloquently expressed […]
