Sopore Town receives 24×7 power supply under PMDP, RDSS schemes: Javed Rana
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday said that Watlab Receiving Station has been upgraded from 1×6.3 MVA to 2×6.3 MVA under PMDP and completed in 2019. The Minister was replying on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to a question raised by Irshad Rasool Kar. He said that the upgraded Watlab Receiving […]
JKPDC to initiate, conclude promotion of eligible employees under recruitment rules shortly: Minister
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, Saturday said that the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) has made departmental promotions of JKSPDC employees since 2010. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Muzaffar Iqbal Khan. He said that the promotions/release of higher grades have been granted to categories, other […]
Kala Kendra to be developed as a Centre for Performing, Visual Arts: Chief Secretary
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, announced that Kala Kendra will be developed as a premier Centre for Performing and Visual Arts in Jammu and Kashmir. He emphasized the government’s commitment towards prioritizing culture as a vital component of identity. He highlighted the formulation of a well-defined Cultural Policy for Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing an art […]
About 8 houses gutted in fire in Srinagar, no casualty
Srinagar: At least eight houses were gutted in a blaze in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Saturday, leaving 11 families homeless, officials said. There was no loss of life in the incident, they said.“ Fire broke out this morning in a house in Shaheed Gunj locality. The flames spread to the adjacent houses in the […]
Retinaad Tral village struggles without road connectivity, residents seek CM’s intervention
Pulwama: The residents of Retinaad Aripal in Tral, Pulwama, have expressed their displeasure over the lack of road connectivity in their area, urging the administration to take immediate action. Locals said that the absence of roads has made their daily lives difficult, especially in transporting goods and accessing essential services. They have called on the […]
Protests in Jammu over AAP MLA Mehraj Malik’s remarks against particular community
Jammu: Scores of protests rocked the Jammu region following remarks by AAP MLA Mehraj Malik against a particular community, with organisations demanding an apology from him. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly on Thursday, Malik said, “They (Hindus) will not close down liquor shops because they drink during festivals and marriages too. They are addicted […]
Proposals for new housing colonies in JK to be placed for approval: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that its intention is to establish new housing colonies to address the growing demand for affordable housing across the Union Territory. In a reply to a question raised by Ch. Vikram Randhawa, the Housing and Urban Development minister stated that proposals for establishing new housing colonies […]
CBI arrests forest guard for demanding, accepting bribe
Jammu: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a forest guard for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 35,000 in Kathua district, an official spokesperson said on Saturday. Vipin Pathania, posted at the Billawar zonal office of the Jammu and Kashmir forest department, was trapped following a complaint that he sought a bribe […]
SDH Kokernag gets 24×7 power supply through dedicated feeder
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana, Saturday said that a proposal regarding construction of a receiving station at Nowbugh Larnoo in Kokernag is under technical evaluation, including the survey and feasibility check. The Minister, on behalf of the Chief Minister, was replying to a question raised by Zafar Ali Khatana. He informed the […]
Kot Bhalwal village site being developed into Scientific Solid Waste Management plant: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu: The Kot Bhalwal village site in Jammu North Constituency is being developed into a Scientific Solid Waste Management plant through NAFED for scientific processing of waste. Minister for Health, Sakeena Itoo, stated this while replying on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to a question raised by Sham Lal Sharma. The Minister further said […]
