J&K PDS governed by NFSA: Satish Sharma
Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Satish Sharma Friday informed the House that Public Distribution System (PDS) in Jammu and Kashmir is being governed by the National Food Security Act of the Government of India and JK TPDS (Control) Order as amended from time to time. The Minister stated this while […]
Minister pitches for timely issuance of NOCs for constructions within Municipality areas
Jammu: The government on Friday informed the House that the process of granting NOCs to the people seeking constructions within the Municipal areas of Jammu and Kashmir will be simplified. This was stated by Minister for Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo in the House while replying to a question on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, […]
Tourism assets in Reasi largely functional: Govt
Jammu: Minister for Rural Development Javid Ahmad Dar Friday informed the House that total fourteen properties are currently under the Tourism Department’s administration in Reasi district. The Minister said this while replying to a question, on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raised by Legislator Baldev Raj Sharma in Legislative Assembly. He said that out […]
Over 140 kanal land retrieved in Bahu, Jammu- South Tehsils in 1 year: Govt
Jammu: The government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that 140 kanal and 11 marla of encroached land has been retrieved during 34 anti-encroachment drives carried out in Bahu and Jammu South Tehsils since January, 2025. Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo was replying to a question in the House on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar […]
Lt Guv condoles demise of ex-minister
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has condoled the passing away of former Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon. He has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief, a statement issued by the Lok Bhawan said.
Three town planners managing 40 urban local bodies in Kashmir: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Town Planning Organisation (TPO) in Kashmir has just three town planners to cater to 40 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), indicating a severe shortage of technical staff in the department. In a written reply to legislator Sajad Gani Lone during the ongoing […]
No water sports project in pipeline for Sopore : Govt
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that it has no proposal under consideration for promotion or development of water sports projects in Sopore constituency. In a written reply to a query raised by legislator Irshad Rasool Kar during the ongoing budget session, the government said neither the Tourism Department nor […]
Qazigund the ‘Gateway of Kashmir’ set for modern makeover: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said that Qazigund town, popularly known as the “Gateway of Kashmir”, is being developed on modern and sustainable lines under a phased development plan. Replying to a question by MLA Abdul Majeed Bhat in the Assembly, the Housing and Urban Development Department, said that Qazigund holds strategic […]
Gojri, Pahari taught as mother tongues in schools across JK: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Gojri and Pahari languages are being taught in schools only as mother tongue subjects under the Three-Language Formula. The reply, issued by the School Education Department in response to a question by MLA Choudhary Mohammad Akram, stated that these languages are included […]
India alone will guide the world towards right path: Lt Guv
Calls upon people to celebrate India’s grand renaissance Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that in near future, India alone will guide the world towards the right path. “The society, especially the youth, should also recognize and harness its spiritual fire alongside its technological and scientific prowess to surpass other nations in […]