36 Health Sub Centres, PHCs functioning in Reasi Constituency: Health Minister
Jammu: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that 36 Health Sub-Centres and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) are functioning in Reasi constituency, with 175 personnel currently in position at these institutes. The Minister was replying to a query raised by Legislator Kuldeep Raj Dubey, regarding the status of health […]
16 Water Supply Schemes approved for Khawas block under JJM: Javed Rana
Jammu: The villages of Khawas Block, including Kanthol and Marutha in Budhal Constituency, are being covered under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to ensure provision of safe and adequate drinking water. Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana informed this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Javid Iqbal in the Legislative Assembly on […]
Tariq Karra seeks protection for JK’s horticulture sector
Says 3.5 million livelihoods at stake; apple, walnut growers stare at uncertainty Srinagar: With rising fears that free trade agreements could flood the market with cheap imported produce, Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra on Thursday warned that the Union Territory’s horticulture sector—the backbone of its economy—faces an imminent “disastrous collapse” unless the […]
28,186 AWCs operational in J&K: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu: Minister for Social Welfare Sakeena Itoo Thursday informed the House that 28,186 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) are currently operational in Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister stated this in reply to a question raised by Legislator Arjun Singh Raju regarding Anganwadi Centers in the Legislative Assembly. The Minister informed the House that 26,937 AWCs are operating […]
Shopian, Pir Panchal residents demand early opening of Mughal road
Snow clearing to be finished in next few days, say officials Shopian: The residents of Shopian and the Pir Panjal region have strongly demanded the early restoration of the historic Mughal Road, as authorities continue snow clearance operations following heavy winter accumulation. The strategic road, which connects Shopian in Kashmir with Rajouri and Poonch in […]
Govt Paralyzed, 18 Departments Left in the Hands of God’: LoP Sunil Sharma Slams Omar
JAMMU: Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma Thursday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accusing him of governance paralysis and failing to review any of the 18 departments under his charge. Speaking outside the Assembly here, Sharma alleged that the Chief Minister has not conducted a single review meeting since assuming office, leaving […]
50,000 heroin users among 70,000 drug addicts in Valley: Govt
Jammu: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that around 70,000 persons, mostly youth, are involved in substance use in Kashmir, out of which nearly 50,000 are heroin users, largely through the intravenous route. Replying to a Assembly question tabled by MLA Javid Riyaz, the Health & Medical Education Department, said Jammu & Kashmir, […]
BJP ‘misleading’ people over Law University demand: Sakina Itoo
Jammu: National Conference (NC) leader and Cabinet Minister Sakina Itoo accused BJP of misleading the people of Jammu with hollow promises during the assembly elections. Speaking outside the Legislative Assembly, the Minister for Education pointed out the disparity between the BJP’s electoral rhetoric and its current actions. “Before the elections, they promised the people here […]
Allegations of attacks on Kashmiris politically motivated: HP-CM Sukhu
Srinagar: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday described attacks on Kashmiri migrants and students in his state as “rare” and claimed such incidents are often “exaggerated” for political motives, even as his government moved swiftly to arrest the accused in a recent case. Sukhu on his arrival in Srinagar addressed concerns regarding […]
Four new rail lines proposed for Valley, surveys underway: Govt in Assembly
Jammu: The Government on Thursday informed the legislative assembly that the Northern Railway is undertaking final location surveys for four new railway lines in Kashmir Valley, while assuring that landowners will be duly compensated as per law once the projects are sanctioned. Replying to an Assembly question tabled by MLA Javid Hassan Baig regarding railway […]