Remarks row: BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa offers conditional withdrawal of remarks
Jammu, Feb 17: BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa on Tuesday said he would withdraw his remarks if they were found to be against any community, amid protests by opposition parties in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. The Assembly witnessed noisy scenes as Congress legislators Irfan Hafiz Lone and Iftikhar Ahmad raised objections to alleged derogatory comments […]
1.64 lakh youth trained under skill development schemes in J&K: Govt
Jammu, Feb 17: The government on Tuesday informed the House that 1,64,665 youths have been trained under various skill development schemes during the last three years. Replying to a query by MLA Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, the government, said the trainings were conducted through different programmes of the Department of Skill Development. As per official […]
Kupwara already under tourism authority, no new body planned: Govt
Jammu, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said there is no proposal to establish a separate Tourism Development Authority for Kupwara district, which is already covered under the jurisdiction of the Lolab-Bangus Development Authority (LBDA). Replying to a question raised by Mir Saifullah in the Legislative Assembly, the government acknowledged that Kupwara […]
Over 17.27 lakh kanals of state land encroached in J&K, 14.29 lakh recovered: Govt informs Assembly
Srinagar, Feb 17: The Government on Tuesday informed the House that over 17.27 lakh kanals of state land have been encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, of which over 14.29 lakh kanals have been retrieved so far. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Sham Lal Sharma regarding the status of encroached and retrieved state land, […]
DPR for Sadhna tunnel in Kupwara underway, Govt tells house
Jammu, Feb 17: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday informed the House that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Sadhna Tunnel in the Karnah area of Kupwara district is currently in progress. Responding to a question by MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone regarding the status of the Sadhna Tunnel and the proposed […]
Remarks made by BJP MLA against Kashmiris echo in House
Jammu, Feb 17: MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad on Tuesday raised the issue of remarks made by BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa, who had alleged that Kashmiris have occupied 9 land of Jammu Development Authority (JDA). As soon as the House assembled, Khursheed stood up and drew the attention of the Chair towards Randhawa’s remarks. The […]
Sopore to get New Court Complex, land identified at Seer Jagir: Govt
JAMMU, Feb 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government has identified 40 kanals of land at Seer Jagir in Sopore for the construction of a new court complex, officials said on Tuesday. Replying to a question by legislator Irshad Rasool Kar in the ongoing budget session of the Legislative Assembly, the government said the matter regarding […]
India’s permanent contribution to agenda of world community is of enormous importance for us: Guterres
United Nations, Feb 17 (PTI) India’s permanent contribution to the agenda of the international community and that of the UN is of “enormous importance for us”, the UN chief has said, as he pointed to a “positive mega trend” of the increasingly enhanced roles of developing economies like India in the world. These remarks were […]
Posters in Kathua show five suspected Pakistani terrorists, seek info on their movement
Jammu, Jan 17 (PTI): Amid heightened vigilance in the twin border districts of Kathua and Samba, posters carrying photographs of five suspected Pakistani terrorists have been put up in Kathua, seeking the cooperation of the general public in tracking their movement. The development follows intelligence inputs generated outside Jammu and Kashmir regarding suspected infiltration of […]
Govt to conduct survey in 10 districts on drug abuse
Jammu, Feb 16 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government will conduct a survey on drug abuse in 10 districts of the Union territory as it has launched a community rehabilitation programme, Circle of Care, to support de-addiction counsellors in every village, officials said on Monday. Jammu and Kashmir has the highest number of functional addiction […]