J&K Land Revenue Act-1996 prevents use of agricultural land for non- agricultural purposes: Omar Abdullah
Jammu: The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that the provisions for preventing the misuse of agricultural land are provided in the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act, Svt. 1996. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Irfan Hafiz Lone in the Legislative Assembly. He said that under Section 133- A of […]
Govt working on strengthening existing 4000 health institutions: Minister
Says PHC Thanamandi upgraded to CHC in 1999 Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Tuesday informed the House that the government is working on strengthening the 4000 existing health institutions at various levels as per IPHS norms 2022 in order to provide robust medical care facilities to the people. The Minister said […]
Two Hurriyat constituents denounce separatism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails move New Delhi/Srinagar: Two Hurriyat Conference constituents — the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement (JKPM) and the J&K Democratic Political Movement (JKDPM) — have announced severing their all ties with separatism, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday, asserting it will strengthen India’s unity. While the JKPM is headed […]
27.07 Cr released to SMC for street lights installation: Govt
Jammu: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that an amount of Rs. 27.07 Cr. has been released to the Srinagar Municipal Committee for installation of street lights. The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by the Shamim Firdous in the Legislative Assembly. He informed the House that as per the tripartite agreement between […]
Lt Guv attends J&K Cultural Festival at Jammu
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday attended the ‘J&K Cultural Festival’ organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan Trust at Baba Jitto Auditorium, SKUAST Jammu. The occasion was also graced by Acharya Mahamandleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri ji Maharaj. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor commended the efforts of Shri Kailakh Jyotish & Vedic Sansthan […]
Jammu smart city project- Over Rs 800 Cr spent in past six years: Govt
Jammu: Over Rs 800 crore were spent on the Jammu smart city project over the past six years, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Assembly on Monday. Abdullah, who is also minister in-charge housing and Urban Development Department, said no major complaints were received in respect of completed works under the Jammu smart city mission. […]
LoP calls for talks as PHE daily wagers’ strike triggers ‘water crisis’
Jammu: Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Monday raised the issue of the “water crisis” in Jammu and Kashmir following a 72-hour shutdown by daily wagers of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department. He called for holding talks with the daily wagers, who have been protesting since Friday, demanding regularisation and […]
Chief Secretary receives Diamond States award for governance
Jammu: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo was honoured with the prestigious Diamond States award at the grand finale of a mega summit 2025, an official said on Monday. The award was presented to Dulloo at a function in New Delhi on Sunday in recognition of J&K’s performance in domains such as governance and development during the […]
Over three lakh houses constructed under PMAY in JK: Govt
Jammu: Over three lakh ‘pucca’ houses were constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in the past two years in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Javid Ahmad Dar said on Monday. In a written reply to a starred question by BJP’s Balwant Singh Mankotia in the assembly, the minister […]
BRO workers hold protest in Kupwara
Demand forest department give clearance for projects Srinagar: Dozens of workers engaged in projects undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) held a protest in the Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Monday, demanding forest department issue a clearance certificate for the works. The protestors staged a sit-in outside the office of the deputy commissioner […]
