Rana meets several delegations; Assures redressal of key public issues
JAMMU: A delegation of Contractors Co-ordination Committee (CCC) called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana and apprised him of issues related to the release of pending payments under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Jammu & Kashmir. The delegation submitted that contractors across the Union Territory […]
Officials rebut news report ‘Improper desilting of Tawi Lift Irrigation Canal’
JAMMU: Executive Engineer Tawi Canal Construction Division Jammu has termed the news article alleging ‘Improper desilting of the Tawi Lift Irrigation Canal’ published in a section of press as misleading information. Referring to different photographs published in the report, he said “The pictures indicate accumulation of household waste at certain points and it being discharged […]
Rs 109.22 Cr allocated for roads across South Kashmir constituencies: Dy CM
Says 268.67 km road macadamized last year Rs 98.71 cr Lassipora–Litter–Sangam road project underway Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Thursday said that Rs. 109.22 crore funds have been allocated for the road construction works across South Kashmir constituencies during the financial year 2025-26. He added that macadimization of about 268.67 kilometre road length was […]
Rs 68.34 lakh approved for infrastructure in 9 schools of Ramgarh Constituency: Sakeena Itoo
Says numerous measures undertaken to ensure 100% enrolment at Primary level Jammu: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, Thursday informed the House that nine schools in Ramgarh Constituency have been approved for creation of various infrastructure facilities with a financial implication of Rs. 68.34 lakh under Samagra Shiksha. The Minister said this while replying to a […]
J&K Cancer institutes, Oncology departments strictly functioning as per TMC guidelines: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Thursday said that the Cancer institutes and Oncology departments in Jammu and Kashmir are functioning as Day Care Centres exclusively for the administration of chemotherapy for solid tumours and these services are being provided strictly in accordance with the mandatory guidelines issued by Tata Memorial Centre […]
Govt adopts zero-tolerance against violation of quality parameters, timely execution: Deputy CM
Koteranka-Khawas road gets Rs 344 Lakh repair boost Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Thursday said that funds amounting Rs. 344.10 lakh have been authorized for permanent restoration of Koteranka–Khawas Road damaged due to flash floods last year. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator, Javaid Iqbal in the Legislative […]
Police seize contraband substance in Anantnag, two held
Jammu: Police in Anantnag achieved a significant success in Kokernag area by arresting two accused persons and recovered contraband substance from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party along with SOG Kokernag established a checkpoint at Hangulgund, Kokernag. During checking, two persons were noticed roaming in suspicious circumstances who […]
Achgoza residents cry foul over unsafe drinking water
Demand immediate commissioning of filtration Plant Pulwama: Residents of Achgoza village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have raised serious concerns over the supply of unsafe drinking water, alleging that untreated water from a nearby canal is being directly supplied to households. The villagers say that despite the existence of a filtration plant in the area, […]
JK Assembly rejects Private Members’ Resolution
JAMMU: The Legislative Assembly Thursday rejected a Private Members’ resolution on establishment of Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Jammu region. The Private Members’ Resolution moved by Legislator Dr. Narinder Singh Raina reads, “This House urges for the proposal of establishment of a Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in the Jammu region of Jammu and […]
PDP MLA lauds CM Omar, calls for support on key bill
Jammu: PDP MLA from Tral, Rafiq Ahmad Naik, on Thursday praised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly for addressing public grievances, while urging political parties to rise above differences on important legislation. Speaking during the proceedings, Naik said the Chief Minister has taken the lead in resolving several issues faced by […]