Panthers Party protests FIR against Army men
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) Tuesday protested the registration of an FIR against Army men in connection with the alleged killing of two youths in Army firing in Shopian district. The protesters, who were led by JKNPP chairman Harsh Dev Singh, protested at the Exhibition Ground here and accused the state […]
‘Azadi’ remark ‘ignites’ BJP legislators in LC
Jammu: The ruling BJP legislators Tuesday created a ruckus in the Legislative Council (LC) demanding an apology from a National Conference (NC), MLC for raising the issue of ‘azadi’ on the floor of the House. As the House began for the day, BJP members led by MLC Surinder Ambardar stood up and protested against NC […]
Poor tele-connectivity: Centre to conduct survey to address the issue
Jammu: The Centre is conducting a village- level survey to prepare a detailed project report to improve tele-connectivity in the state, the government said Tuesday. Information and Technology Minister Imran Raza Ansari said the Union Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, was conducting the survey. “So far the survey has been completed in 16 districts […]
GoI stopped funds for all drinking water schemes, allege lawmakers
Jammu: The opposition lawmakers on Tuesday censured the government for rendering water supply schemes of PHE, irrigation and flood control (I&FC) department defunct in the state. The members also took on the government for its failure to maintain accountability in the department, particularly at the lower level. Senior NC leader and MLA Kangan, Mian Altaf […]
Dredging of water bodies and rivers has failed, say legislators
Jammu: The government on Tuesday was left red faced after the ruling as well as opposition legislators came down heavily on the flood and irrigation department for carrying out a ‘flawed’ dredging in river Jhelum and Wullar Lake. The members were speaking during the grants for PHE, irrigation and flood control department. The members accused […]
JK witnesses tax revenue rise in 2016-17, says Govt
Jammu: Tax revenue of the state rose to Rs 21,380 crore in 2016-17 against Rs 19,053 crore in the previous year, state Finance minister Haseeb Drabu said Tuesday. The grants from the Centre also increased from Rs 16,728 crore in 2015-16 to Rs 20,598 crore in 2016-17, the minister said in a written reply to […]
Govt orders transfers, postings
Srinagar: The government on Tuesday ordered several transfers and posting in various departments. According to the order, Manisha Sarin, KAS, Joint Director, Information, Jammu, is transferred and posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Power Development Department, vice Naresh Kumar. Naresh Kumar, KAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, Power Development Department, is transferred and posted […]
Infiltration bid foiled on LoC, says Army
New Delhi: Indian army on Tuesday claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid by militants on the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Baramulla district. Noticing suspicious movement in Gohalan area, “alert troops fired forcing the infiltrating militants to flee back”, Defence Ministry sources said. “Pakistan Army started firing at Indian positions immediately […]
Rs 375 cr provided as financial assistance to artisans under AAC: Govt
Jammu: The Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga Tuesday informed the House that the department has covered 44414 artisans under Artisan Credit Card (ACC) scheme involving interest subsidy of Rs 62.36 crore whereas artisans have received a loan to the tune of Rs 375 crore till ending November 2017. The Minister said that […]
Regularization policy notified for casual, other workers: Dr Drabu
Jammu: Finance Minister, Dr Haseeb Drabu Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that the Jammu and Kashmir Casual and Other Workers-Regular Engagement Rules, 2017 has been notified recently for regularization of these workers. However, he said no worker has been considered so far as per the provisions of SRO 520 dated 21-12-2017. While replying to a […]