Lieutenant Governor inaugurates J&K Police’s Martyrs Memorial Hockey Tournament in Jammu
JAMMU, FEB 9: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday directed the J&K Police to strike decisively against terrorism and collaborate with every individual in the society to eradicate the terror network entirely. “J&K Police’s unbreakable resolve and message to the nation is that – adversity will not crack our spirit. We will cross every barrier […]
Worker dies after vehicle runs him over in cement factory
Pulwama, Feb 9: An employee was killed in an accident at the Cement Factory in Khrew area Pampore on Monday, officials said. An official said that the employee, a resident of Khrew Pampore, was struck by a dumper inside the factory premises. He was immediately taken to PHC Khrew, where doctors declared him dead. The […]
Pandemonium in Assembly over implementation of SASCI
Jammu, Feb 9: Pandemonium broke out in the Legislative Assembly on Monday over the implementation of the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment (SASCI) in Jammu & Kashmir after the Peoples Democratic Party alleged that it was a “death trap” for the Union Territory. Participating in the budget discussion, PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para claimed that […]
Speaker JK Assembly orders investigation into microphone controversy
Srinagar, Feb 9: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Monday said he will investigate allegations made by National Conference MLAs that PDP legislator Waheed‑ur‑Rehman Para was using a microphone in the House. Speaking in the Assembly, Rather said the Assembly Secretariat should examine the matter and that appropriate action would be taken […]
LS adjourned till 2 pm as oppn insists Rahul should speak before Budget discussion
New Delhi, Feb 9 (PTI) Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Monday with opposition parties insisting that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi be allowed to speak before the House takes up discussion on the Union Budget. As Krishna Prasad Tennati called Congress’ Shashi Tharoor to initiate the debate on the Budget, opposition […]
Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till noon
NEW DELHI, Feb 9 (PTI): Lok Sabha proceeding were adjourned till 12 noon on Monday after Speaker Om Birla slammed opposition members for “planning” disruptions. As the House took up Question Hour, opposition members started raising issues which they demanded should be addressed immediately. Birla said these issues can be raised during discussion on the […]
No Proposal to Merge Historic Colleges with Cluster Universities: Govt
Jammu, Feb 9 ; The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Assembly that there is no proposal under consideration to transfer administrative control of historic and high-performing colleges like SP College and Amar Singh College to the Cluster Universities of Srinagar and Jammu. In a written reply to a question by legislator Tanvir […]
JKPSC and JKSSB collect Rs 48 crore in two years as application fees: Govt
Jammu, Feb 9: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Assembly that the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) together collected over rupees 48 crore as application fees over the last two financial years. In a written reply to a question from PDP […]
Weather to witness change in Kashmir as MeT predicts rains, snowfall
Srinagar, Feb 9: A weak Western Disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir on February 10, bringing light rain or snow at many places and moderate precipitation at isolated locations, meteorological officials said. Another weak Western Disturbance is expected around February 17, they added. A brief spell of rain or snow may also occur […]
Tourist footfall in Gurez rising, waste management efforts ramped up: Govt
Jammu, Feb 9: The Jammu & Kashmir government on Monday informed the Assembly that Gurez is witnessing a steady rise in tourist arrivals over the past few years, and that several measures have been put in place to strengthen sanitation and waste management in the ecologically sensitive region. The Minister Incharge, Department of Rural Development […]