Govt intends to establish Satellite Township to check unplanned urban expansion
Jammu, Mar 8: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday said that it intends to establish Satellite Township in the Union Territory to check unplanned urban expansion and to meet housing needs of people. Replying to a question of MLA Pulwama Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para, Chief Minister, who is in charge of Housing and Urban Development Department said […]
498 landless families provided 5 marlas land for construction of residential houses under PMAY in J&K: Govt
Jammu, Mar 8: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday said that it has provided five marlas of land to 498 landless families for the construction of residential houses under Prime Minister Awas Yojana( PMAY) scheme. Replying to a question of M Y Tarigami, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, said that the families having […]
Karnah has huge tourism potential, efforts on to put it on global tourism map: Govt
Jammu, Mar 8: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that it is working to promote Karnah Constituency of Kupwara district in North Kashmir, saying that the region, along with its picturesque villages like Teetwal, Karanoo in Nawagabra, and Budnambal, has the potential to emerge as a prominent tourist destination. The government said that […]
32 people died, 269 injured in man-wildlife conflicts in last 2 years: Govt
JAMMU, Mar 8 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that 32 people died and 269 were injured in man-wildlife conflicts during the last two years. The information was shared by Forest Minister Javed Ahmed Rana in a written reply to a question in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Sixteen people each died […]
Women’s Day: PM Modi salutes ‘Nari Shakti’
NEW DELHI, Mar 8 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to ‘Nari Shakti’ on International Women’s Day on Saturday and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to women’s empowerment through various schemes and programmes. He also reiterated that women achievers from various fields would be taking over his social media accounts for the day. “We bow […]
J&K has whopping debt of Rs 125025 crore: Govt
Jammu, Mar 8: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday disclosed that the Union Territory has a whopping debt of Rs 125205 crore. In a written reply to the question of MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone, the minister in-charge of the Finance department, Omar Abdullah disclosed that the total debt portfolio of J&K, including State […]
Budget Session: MLAs question allotment of land to Sri Lankan cricketer in J&K
Jammu, Mar 8: Members of the Legislative Assembly on Saturday questioned the “allotment” of land to a Sri Lankan cricketer in Jammu & Kashmir. During the Question Hour CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yosouf Tarigami said that a Sri Lankan cricketer has been allotted land in Kathua. “How this allotment has been made?” he asked. Tarigami, however, […]
Govt to dole out policy to attract private investments in higher education
Srinagar, Mar 7: The government on Friday said that it will roll out a policy to attract private investments in higher education. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his Budget 2025-26 speech said, “Our Government will roll out a policy to attract private investment in higher education.” “Efforts will be made to encourage renowned private universities […]
Govt to engage 75 lakh youth in sports activities: CM
Srinagar, Mar 7: Stating that the government would engage 75 lakh youth in sports activities to foster a culture of fitness and excellence, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced multiple sports initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister informed the Legislative Assembly that the national centres of excellence for water sports will be […]
JK Budget: Govt announces 200 units free electricity for AAY families, free transport for women from April 1
JAMMU, Mar 7: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in his budget speech today, unveiled a significant relief measure, announcing 200 units of free electricity for families under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and transport benefits. Omar Abdullah said that 200 units of free electricity will be provided to all AAY families in J&K. […]