CM Omar Abdullah reaffirms commitment to time-bound recruitment; 30,000 vacancies to be filled this year
JAMMU, FEB 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated that his government is committed to filling vacancies in a time-bound manner, announcing that over 30,000 vacancies will be filled during current year. The Chief Minister made these remarks while replying to a question raised by member Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat during the Question Hour of […]
J&K Lok Bhavan celebrated Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
JAMMU, FEB 21: The Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan celebrated the Statehood Day of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended his heartiest greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. He prayed for the health and prosperity of the people and rapid socio-economic development of the region. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised […]
Medical college admission fraud case: Four persons booked in J-K for cheating
SRINAGAR, Feb 20 (PTI): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has booked four persons for cheating and criminal conspiracy after they were allegedly found involved in a medical college admission fraud case, officials said on Friday. The case involves fraud in admissions to a medical college in Bangladesh. The EOW has […]
Order on donation collection: CM Omar says Kishtwar DC issued directive on religious leader’s request
Jammu, Feb 20: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday told the J&K Legislative Assembly that the Deputy Commissioner of Kishtwar issued the order regarding charity collections at the insistence of religious leaders and not on his own. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, the CM said that he had inquired into the matter after allegations surfaced […]
96% of District Capex Works under Execution, Rs 500 Cr Already Utilized: Govt
JAMMU, FEB 20: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a staggering 96 percent of developmental works envisaged under the District CAPEX for the current fiscal are already on the ground, countering concerns over procedural delays in the Union Territory. In a detailed written reply to a query raised by […]
MBBS/BDS intern stipend enhancement under review: Govt tells House
Jammu, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the House that the proposal for enhancement of stipend for MBBS/BDS interns is presently under examination in the Finance Department. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Hasnain Masoodi, the Health & Medical Education Department, said that a committee constituted vide Government Order No. 538-JK(HME) of 2023 […]
Over 1,100 Cr paid in 3 years for marriage assistance, ladli beti schemes: Govt tells House
Jammu, Feb 20: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the House that 44,301 beneficiaries have been covered under the Marriage Assistance Scheme during the current financial year 2025-26 (as on date), with Rs 234 crore disbursed so far, while under the Ladli Beti Scheme, 1,98,024 cumulative beneficiaries have been sanctioned, with Rs […]
Over 1.62 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir in 2025, Govt
Jammu, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over 1.62 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir so far in 2025, with the administration pursuing a structured roadmap for the sustained revival and growth of the tourism sector. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Javid Hassan Baig regarding tourist footfall, […]
Govt. Accelerates Plan for New Bhawans in Delhi, Mumbai; Prithviraj Road Project Faces Heritage Hurdles
Jammu, Feb 20: In a major push to expand its footprint in key metropolitan cities, the Jammu and Kashmir government is pursuing the construction of new, state-of-the-art Bhawans in Dwarka and Navi Mumbai, even as its ambitious redevelopment plan for the high-value property at 5, Prithviraj Road in the national capital remains entangled in stringent […]
Rs 1,684 Cr Paid for Ring Road Land in J&K, Govt informs House
Jammu, Feb 20: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that over Rs 1,684 crore in compensation has been released so far for land acquired for Ring Road projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Devyani Rana, the Revenue Department, said the Ring Road in Jammu passes through Jammu […]