J&K Assembly accepts resolution for age relaxation in JKAS
Fee waiver for govt job applications also part of the resolution Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday accepted a private member’s resolution seeking age relaxation for the Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination (JKCCE) leading to JKAS and allied services, and a full waiver of application fees for all other government job […]
Over 15,000 human-wildlife conflict cases in 2 years, no major spike: Govt
Jammu tops in incidents, fatalities highest in Kupwara Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that there has been no significant increase in human-wildlife conflict incidents across the Union Territory in recent years, even as over 15,600 cases, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries, were reported during the past two […]
24 of 44 PSUs in J-K loss-making, four non-functional: Govt tells Assembly
Jammu: Out of the 44 public sector undertakings in Jammu and Kashmir, 24 are making losses and four are non-functional, the Union Territory government informed the Assembly on Tuesday. The government said it is examining ways to strengthen the sick PSUs and improve their operational and financial performance. In a written reply to a question […]
1.64 lakh youth trained under skill development schemes in J&K: Govt
Jammu: The government on Tuesday informed the House that 1,64,665 youths have been trained under various skill development schemes during the last three years. Replying to a query by MLA Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, the government, said the trainings were conducted through different programmes of the Department of Skill Development. As per official data, 32,537 […]
No new tourism authority planned for Kupwara: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday said there is no proposal to establish a separate Tourism Development Authority for Kupwara district, which is already covered under the jurisdiction of the Lolab-Bangus Development Authority (LBDA). Replying to a question raised by Mir Saifullah in the Legislative Assembly, the government acknowledged that Kupwara has significant […]
Over 17.27 lakh kanals of state land encroached in J&K: Govt
Says 14.29 lakh retrieved Jammu: The Government on Tuesday informed the House that over 17.27 lakh kanals of state land have been encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, of which over 14.29 lakh kanals have been retrieved so far. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Sham Lal Sharma regarding the status of encroached and retrieved […]
DPR for Sadhna tunnel in Kupwara underway: Govt tells house
‘Kishtwar tunnel project awaiting re-sanction’ Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday informed the House that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Sadhna Tunnel in the Karnah area of Kupwara district is currently in progress. Responding to a question by MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone regarding the status of the Sadhna Tunnel […]
Pro-labour, pro-gender policies in contractual, regular engagements adopted: Govt
Jammu: The government has adopted pro-labour and pro-gender policies in its contractual and regular engagements in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, stated in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Responding on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, she was replying to a question by Legislator Shagun Parihar on ‘Maternity Leave […]
Govt issues robust guidelines to strengthen, protect service interests of PM Package employees
Jammu: The government has issued robust guidelines to regulate various issues related to seniority, cadre management, postings and career progression as well as strengthen and protect the service interests of PM Package employees across Jammu and Kashmir. This was informed by the Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary in House on Tuesday while replying on behalf […]
Budgam farmers await NHAI compensation for Ring Road land
Farmers say compensation delay despite court orders Srinagar: Months after a court-ordered enhancement and the finalisation of a revised compensation award, over three dozen families in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district are still waiting for their dues from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for land acquired for the ambitious Srinagar Ring Road project. Official […]