Govt adopts zero-tolerance against violation of quality parameters, timely execution: Deputy CM
Koteranka-Khawas road gets Rs 344 Lakh repair boost Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Thursday said that funds amounting Rs. 344.10 lakh have been authorized for permanent restoration of Koteranka–Khawas Road damaged due to flash floods last year. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator, Javaid Iqbal in the Legislative […]
Police seize contraband substance in Anantnag, two held
Jammu: Police in Anantnag achieved a significant success in Kokernag area by arresting two accused persons and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party along with SOG Kokernag established a checkpoint at Hangulgund, Kokernag. During checking, two persons were noticed roaming in suspicious circumstances who […]
JK Assembly rejects Private Members’ Resolution
JAMMU: The Legislative Assembly Thursday rejected a Private Members’ resolution on establishment of Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Jammu region. The Private Members’ Resolution moved by Legislator Dr. Narinder Singh Raina reads, “This House urges for the proposal of establishment of a Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in the Jammu region of Jammu and […]
PDP MLA lauds CM Omar, calls for support on key bill
Jammu: PDP MLA from Tral, Rafiq Ahmad Naik, on Thursday praised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for addressing public grievances, while urging political parties to rise above differences on important legislation. Speaking during the proceedings, Naik said the Chief Minister has taken the lead in resolving several issues faced by […]
CM Omar welcomes PMGSY-I extension, calls it game-changer for remote areas
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday thanked Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan for approving the Union Territory’s proposal to extend the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-I) timeline till March 2027, terming the move a major booster for rural connectivity. In a post on X, the Chief Minister’s Office said the […]
Lt Guv calls for ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy against Drug Menace
Chairs meeting with DCs, SSPs JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday directed for adopting a ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policy against the drug menace in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. He was chairing a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officials of the Civil and Police administration at Lok Bhavan, Jammu. The Lieutenant […]
Private member’s bill on lease renewal introduced in Assembly
BJP calls it ‘breach of trust’ Jammu: A private member’s bill allowing renewal of leases of government land was introduced in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday after the ruling National Conference decided not to oppose it, but Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said they will take a call on supporting its passage […]
Govt identified 578 illegal constructions in 3 years: CM
Says govt granted 807 building permissions Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said the Tourism Development Authorities granted 807 building permissions in the last three years while detecting 578 illegal constructions across the Union Territory. Replying to a question by PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para in the Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who […]