Govt ensures ex-gratia assistance for human casualties in wildlife conflict: Forest Minister
Jammu: Adequate compensation or ex-gratia relief is provided in cases of human injury or loss of life under the prevailing policy framework on human–wildlife conflict in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Forest Minister Javed Rana said Thursday. The Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana said […]
NTPHC Haripora functioning in Govt building: Sakina Itoo
Says land being identified for Sumbal centre Jammu: Minister for Health & Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that NTPHC Haripora is already functioning in a three room government building of Health Department. She was replying to a question raised by MLA Kangan Mian Mehar Ali during the Question Hour of […]
Four new rail lines proposed for Valley, surveys underway: Govt in Assembly
Jammu: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that the Northern Railway is undertaking final location surveys for four new railway lines in Kashmir Valley, while assuring that landowners will be duly compensated as per law once the projects are sanctioned. Replying to an Assembly question tabled by MLA Javid Hassan Baig regarding railway […]
Kashmir Apple Industry Raises Alarm Over Cheaper Imports
Over 7 lakh families dependent on horticulture, Valley growers urge Centre to impose 100%+ duty on foreign apples, warning tariff cuts could crash local prices. Srinagar: Kashmir’s horticulture sector — widely regarded as the backbone of the Union Territory’s rural economy — has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking protection from a likely surge […]
Budget Session: MLAs raise public issues, seek immediate government intervention
JAMMU: Several Legislators Saturday raised pressing public issues in the House, highlighting hardships faced by the people across different constituencies, urging the government to take immediate remedial measures. MLA Gurez, Nazir Ahmad Khan informed the House that no Patwari is available in the field or at the Patwar Khana in his constituency, causing severe inconvenience […]
‘When Snow Came Like a Prayer’: Kashmir’s Winter Skies Find Breath Again
After record-breaking pollution during Chila-e-Kalan, season’s first snowfall and rain wash Kashmir’s air clean Srinagar: The season’s first snowfall across Kashmir’s upper reaches and famed tourist resorts, accompanied by steady rainfall in the plains, has delivered an almost spiritual relief to the Valley—cleaner air after weeks of choking haze. As Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam disappeared […]
When Winter Glows from Within: The Kangri’s Quiet Reign in Kashmiri Homes
Beyond warmth, the humble firepot carries memory, identity and the living craft of generations, refusing to fade in a modernising Valley Srinagar: From wooden cupboards and storerooms, the Kangri is brought out — modest in appearance, yet unmatched in meaning. Long before electric heaters hum to life, the soft glow of embers inside the earthen […]
Am committed to bring monumental change in the lives of poor: LG Sinha
Lays foundation stone of houses for victims of border shelling JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that he is committed to bring a monumental change in the lives of the poor. Laying the foundation stone for construction of new houses for families affected due to recent natural calamities and unprovoked Pakistani shelling during […]
Div Com reviews ATR on handing over of Hotel Centaur
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Monday reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on resolving pending issues related to utility shifting from Hotel Centaur and the sharing of services between the hotel and SKICC. The meeting was attended by the MD JKTDC, CE KPDCL, SE Jal Shakti, and officers from LCMA, SKICC, district administration, […]