Rs 155 crore spent on 2024 assembly elections: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government disclosed on Monday that an expenditure of Rs 155 crore was incurred for conducting the 2024 Assembly elections in the Union Territory. Responding to a cut motion raised by MLA Kupwara, Mir Muhammad Fayaz, Minister in-charge of the Election Department, Javaid Ahmad Dar, informed the Assembly that Rs 150 […]
12 free gas cylinders: Govt says proposal under examination
Jammu: The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday said that the proposal of providing 12 gas cylinders free of cost to people in J&K is currently under examination. In a written reply to a question of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma informed the House […]
Lt Guv pays tributes to veteran leader Lalmuni Chaubey
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday paid tributes to veteran leader and Parliamentarian Shri Lalmuni Chaubey. Addressing a public event commemorating the Death Anniversary of Shri Lalmuni Chaubey, at Buxar in Bihar, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on the lifelong campaigns of the seasoned political figure dedicated to public welfare and nation building. “Shri Lalmuni Chaubey […]
NHIDCL to re-sanction Singhpora-Vailoo Tunnel under MoRTH: Dy CM
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Monday said that Singhpora-Vailoo Tunnel will be re-sanctioned by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL) under the Ministry for Road Transport and Highway (MoRTH). The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Payare Lal Sharma. He informed the House that bids were invited for […]
Govt working to meet infrastructural needs of new Colleges: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, Monday informed the House that the government is actively working on meeting the infrastructural needs of newly established Degree Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Abdul Majeed Bhat. She said that the government is pursuing infrastructural needs vis; land, buildings and […]
Over 3.7 lakh unemployed youth register on employment portal: Dy CM
Says 12524 youth get jobs: JKPSC, JKSSB complete major recruitment exercise Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Monday said that a total of 370811 unemployed youth including 240502 males and 130309 females have been registered on the Employment Portal ending January, 2025. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Ali Mohammad Sagar. The […]
Over Rs 1833 lakh released for G&B Hostels: Satish Sharma
Says Rs 294 lakh released for Pahari Hostels under DIET Jammu: Minister for FCS&CA, Satish Sharma, Monday said that funds worth Rs 1833.40 lakh have been released for Gujjar and Bakarwal Hostels across Jammu and Kashmir during the current financial year under DIET head. The Minister was replying to a question, on behalf of the […]
Govt aims to boost farmer income, productivity and sustainability: Javed Dar
Jammu: Minister for Agriculture, Javed Ahmad Dar, Monday said that the government is focused on revolutionizing agriculture in Jammu and Kashmir with emphasis on enhancing farmer’s income, productivity and sustainability. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Ranbir Singh. He informed the House regarding key initiatives being undertaken to transform the agriculture sector […]
Govt contemplates to open 1600 new Fair Price Shops: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Satish Sharma, Monday said that the Department is contemplating opening of 1600 new Fair Price Shops across J&K, as part of Jammu and Kashmir Targeted Public Distribution. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Ajaz Ahmad Jan. The Minister today informed the House that […]
NHPC allocates ₹28.67 Cr for CSR in JK during current fiscal: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday stated that NHPC has allocated a total of Rs. 28.674 crore for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in J&K for the financial year 2024-25, out of a total Rs. 167.93 crore earmarked for pan-India CSR initiatives. The Chief Minister made this statement while responding to a question raised by […]
