6,999 Solar Street Lights being procured during 2025-26: Satish Sharma
Jammu: Minister for Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, Wednesday said that 6,999 Solar Street Lights (SSLs) are being procured during the year 2025-26 with a minimum of 50 being provided in each constituency of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister stated this while replying to a question raised by Legislator Ajaz Ahmad Jan in the Legislative […]
Delimitation of Panchayat Halqas after completion of Census exercise: Javid Dar
Jammu: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, Wednesday informed the House that the government of Jammu and Kashmir has frozen the boundaries of all administrative units across the Union Territory until completion of the Census 2021. Replying to a question raised by Legislator Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi) in the House, […]
Govt focuses on faculty, infra augmentation in operational offsite campuses of JU: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu: Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo Wednesday said that the government is focusing on augmentation of infrastructure and faculty in operational offsite campuses of Jammu University (JU) at Bhaderwah, Kishtwar, Udhampur, Reasi, Ramnagar, Kathua and Poonch. The Minister said this while replying to a question of Legislator Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj in the Legislative Assembly. The […]
Police arrests three drug peddlers in Pulwama, Shopian
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in separate operations in in Pulwama and Shopian and seized substantial quantities of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party during naka checking intercepted a vehicle bearing registration No. JK13J-1331 at Gudoora Crossing. During search, a carry bag containing approximately […]
Wild monkeys create havoc in Wahab Sahib Khrew
Residents seek urgent action by wildlife department Pulwama: Panic and frustration have gripped the Wahab Sahib locality of Khrew in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district as wild monkeys have unleashed what residents describe as “daily terror,” damaging homes, destroying crops, and disrupting normal life. According to locals, flocks of monkeys have been entering residential areas and […]
J&K employees to stay under NPS, OPS revival ruled out
Govt says defined pension scheme fiscally unsustainable; transition to NPS ensures parity with national policy Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir Government on Wednesday ruled out any proposal to revive the old pension scheme (OPS) for government employees. Responding to a cut motion of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, the Finance Minister, in a written reply, […]
Bandipora records 5.73 sq km increase in forest cover
Govt highlights afforestation efforts Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday informed the House that Bandipora Forest Division has recorded an increase of 5.73 square kilometres in forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. Replying to a Question raised by MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat regarding deforestation activities, the Minister […]
Tenders for Mughal road tunnel to follow DPR approval: Govt tells Assembly
Jammu: The Government on Wednesday informed the House that tenders for the proposed Mughal Road Tunnel (Pir-ki-Gali Tunnel) will be invited only after approval of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and requisite statutory clearances. Replying to a question raised by MLA Ch. Mohammad Akram regarding the construction of the Mughal Road Tunnel project, the Minister […]
Govt examines proposal for new bridge near Convent School, GPO in Srinagar
Srinagar: The proposal for construction of a new bridge near Convent School and General Post Office (GPO) in Srinagar is presently under examination with the Public Works (R&B) Department, the government informed the House here on Wednesday. Replying to a question raised by MLA Sheikh Ahsan Ahmed regarding the status of the proposed bridge, the […]
CM chairs high-level meeting to review Ramadan arrangements
Directs coordinated efforts to ensure water, electricity, transport, health service during Holy month of fasting SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review arrangements for the holy month of Ramadan across Jammu and Kashmir. Emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth public services during the sacred month, the Chief Minister directed all […]