Assembly Proceedings: Protect MLAs’ dignity, privileges: Speaker
Gives government two months for corrective measures JAMMU: Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, Saturday directed the government to take the corrective measures to maintain the dignity, privilege and protocol of the Members of Legislative Assembly. He gave these directions while concluding the Short Duration Discussion on the last day of Assembly […]
Govt adopting multi-pronged strategy to ward off porcupine threat to saffron crop in Pampore
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said it is implementing a comprehensive, multi-pronged strategy to tackle porcupine-induced damage to saffron crop in Pampore, with field evidence confirming the active presence of the species in the region. Replying to a calling attention notice moved by National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi in the Assembly, Forest […]
Budget Session: Zero Hour: Legislators raise key public issues
JAMMU: Several important public issues were raised by the Members during the Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday, seeking timely intervention and action from the government. MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir raised the issue that fuel required for agricultural and horticultural machinery is not being adequately provided to the farmers in […]
Question Hour: Rs 45.824 Lakh allotted for sports infra in Ramnagar constituency: Satish Sharma
JAMMU: An amount of Rs. 45.824 Lakh has been allotted for undertaking sports infrastructural activities in Ramnagar constituency. This was informed by Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, IT, Science and Technology, Youth Service and Sports Satish Sharma while replying to a question raised by Legislator, Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj in the Legislative Assembly […]
SED focusing on strengthening existing infrastructure: Sakeena Itoo
Says staff availability in upgraded schools being looked into Jammu: Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo on Saturday stated that the School Education department (SED) is presently focusing on strengthening the existing infrastructure and ensuring adequate availability of teaching staff in the upgraded schools across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister stated this while replying to a […]
Pumping machinery installed at six tube-wells in Hiranagar: Javed Rana
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana Saturday informed the House that pumping machinery has been installed at all six tube-well locations in Hiranagar Constituency. This was stated by the Minister while replying to a question in Legislative Assembly raised by MLA Rajeev Jasrotia on behalf of MLA Vijay Kumar. It further stated that […]
Marh sports infra gets boost: Satish Sharma elaborates upgradation Plans
Jammu: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, Saturday said that the department has taken up several sports related schemes and initiatives for promotion of sports infrastructure in Marh Constituency. He was replying to a question raised by Legislator Arvind Gupta on behalf of Surinder Kumar in the Legislative Assembly. The Minster said that […]
Land compensation determined as per Land Act 2013: Javed Rana
Jammu: The compensation for proprietary acquired land is determined strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and the National Highways Authority Act, 1956. This was stated by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed […]
Calling Attention Motion: Two drainage projects undertaken to address water-logging in Sopore town: Govt
JAMMU: The government has taken up two exclusive drainage projects in Sopore town to improve the drainage network and mitigate water-logging, particularly during heavy rainfall. This information was given by Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, in reply to a Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA Sopore, Irfan Rasool Kar, regarding water logging […]
KPDCL announces Power Shutdown
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 33 kV Budgam SIDCO Tapline will be observed due to which power supply to Ompora, Housing Colony, NIFT, SIDCO and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 12 Noon on 05 April 2026.