96% of District Capex Works under Execution, Rs 500 Cr already utilized: Govt
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that a staggering 96 percent of developmental works envisaged under the District CAPEX for the current fiscal are already on the ground, countering concerns over procedural delays in the Union Territory. In a detailed written reply to a query raised by legislator Mohammad […]
Over 1,100 Cr paid in 3 years for marriage assistance, Ladli Beti schemes: Govt
Jammu: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the House that 44,301 beneficiaries have been covered under the Marriage Assistance Scheme during the current financial year 2025-26 (as on date), with Rs 234 crore disbursed so far, while under the Ladli Beti Scheme, 1,98,024 cumulative beneficiaries have been sanctioned, with Rs 300 crore […]
Over 32,500 drug abuse cases registered in J&K since 2022: Govt
Says Srinagar tops the list in Kashmir JAMMU: More than 32,500 individuals have been registered for drug de-addiction treatment across Jammu and Kashmir since 2022, with the Kashmir Valley accounting for a majority of the cases, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday. Responding to a joint query by legislators Pirzada Farooq Ahmad Shah, […]
NHM staff in J&K on contract, paid as per Govt norms: Govt
Jammu: The Government on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that employees engaged under the National Health Mission (NHM) in Jammu and Kashmir are working on a contractual basis and are paid a consolidated honorarium as per approved norms. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Surinder Kumar, Health and Medical Education Department Minister Sakina Itoo […]
Budget Session 2026- DPR preparations for Razdan Pass Tunnel to commence shortly: Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, stated in the House that preparations for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 8-km Razdan Pass Tunnel in Bandipora district will commence shortly. The Deputy Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Legislator, Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurezi), in the Legislative Assembly. The Deputy Chief Minister said […]
Speaker admits PDP MLA Parra’s resolution flagging hate crimes against Kashmiris outside JK
Congress MLAs protest outside assembly over ‘harassment’ of Kashmiris outside Jammu: The speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has admitted a private member’s resolution moved by PDP MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Parra, strongly condemning hate crimes against minorities and calling for strict enforcement of law. The PDP legislator from Pulwama moved the resolution amid growing incidents of […]
Congress, PDP, NC demand revocation of DM’s order regulating donations during Ramzan
Jammu: Criticising an order of the Kishtwar district magistrate on regulation of donations during Ramzan, the Congress MLAs demanded its immediate revocation in the Assembly on Thursday. On Wednesday, Kishtwar district authorities issued an order regulating the collection of donations during the holy month, citing concerns over unauthorised fundraising. The point of order regarding the […]
Soldier ends life at Army camp in Jammu
Jammu: A soldier allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle at an Army camp here, officials said on Thursday. The 24-year-old Agniveer, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, was on guard duty at the Nagrota garrison when he allegedly took the extreme step around Wednesday midnight, they said. The soldier died on the spot and his […]
BRO to take up blacktopping of Sua- Pargwal road: Choudhary
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Thursday informed the House that the blacktopping of the road project from Sua number 1 to Pargwal in Akhnoor shall be taken up by the Border Roads Organization (BRO). This was informed by the Deputy Chief Minister while replying to a question raised by Legislator Mohan Lal in […]
Govt ensures ex-gratia assistance for human casualties in wildlife conflict: Forest Minister
Jammu: Adequate compensation or ex-gratia relief is provided in cases of human injury or loss of life under the prevailing policy framework on human–wildlife conflict in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Forest Minister Javed Rana said Thursday. The Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana said […]