4 power projects operational on river Chenab: Minister
Jammu: Minister of State for Power Asiea Naqash, replying to a question of Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, informed that there are 4 power projects with 1680 MW cumulative capacity operational on river Chenab, while as 7 more projects of 5388 MW have been proposed to be constructed on the river. Asiea Naqash further informed that J&K […]
NFSA list being revised on regular basis: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers Affairs Choudhary Zulfkar Ali, informed the House that the list of NFSA beneficiaries is revised on regular intervals. While replying to a question of Surinder Mohan Ambardar, informed that the government constituted Committees at District and Tehsil levels headed by concerned District Development Commissioner and Tehsildar […]
Chairman CII calls on Ansari
Jammu: Representatives of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K State Council headed by Chairman Rahul Sahai called on Minister for Information, Technical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Imran Raza Ansari here today. During the meeting, the Minister was apprised of the functioning of CII and its proposals in various fields for creating favorable environment for […]
Ahead of republic day, CASO returns to Srinagar again
Srinagar: The cordon and search operation (CASO) in the state’s summer capital continued for the second consecutive day on Monday with forces carrying out searches and frisking in Karan Nagar and Lal Bazar areas. The CASO in Srinagar was witnessed after 17 years on Sunday when forces started door to door searches in Habba […]
BJP MLA trains guns on Pakistan, Pro-freedom leaders
Srinagar: Terming the statement of Army Chief General Bipin Rawat as ‘correct’, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said that the Pakistan and pro-freedom leaders are instigating youth to join militant ranks. Talking to reporters outside the assembly complex in Jammu, BJP MLA Ravinder Raina said that the Pakistan and pro-freedom element in Kashmir don’t […]
150 Kg’s of polythene seized
Sopore: Police on Monday launched anti-polythene drive and seized over 150 kilograms of polythene in different areas of Sopore. According to the officials, the drive was launched in the jurisdiction of all Police Stations of the district headed by their respective DySPs and SHOs. “During the drive over 150 Kilograms of polythene was seized in […]
Water supply in Budgam, Srinagar areas to remain affected
Srinagar: The water supply in some parts of Srinagar and Budgam will remain suspended on Monday and Tuesday in view of necessary repairs of Sukhnag Water Supply Scheme, an official said. “Due to urgent requirement of repairs on main water pipe of Sukhnag Water Supply Scheme the water supply to areas of Srinagar and Budgam […]
Minister for developing Sports culture among youth
Jammu: Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports, Imran Raza Ansari today attended the valedictory event of North Zone Inter University Table Tennis Tournament organized by Directorate of Sports and Physical Education University of Jammu, Jammu here today. Speaking on the occasion, Minister stressed on necessity of developing sports culture among […]
‘6 JeM militants, 7 Pakistani soldiers killed on LoC’
Srinagar: At least six Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants and seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in two separate incidents on the Line of Control (LoC) on Monday. Army claimed to have foiled a possible fidayeen attack in Uri while as in another incident in Poonch retaliatory action by Indian army left seven Pakistani soldiers dead. The militants […]
If forced, India may escalate military action: Gen Rawat
New Delhi: In a stern message to Pakistan, Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said today that the Army was ready to escalate its offensive against militant groups if forced by the neighbouring country and asserted that no anti-India activities will be allowed to succeed in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing Army personnel on the occasion of […]