Benefits granted to supervisors in violation of rules, J&K govt informs LA
Post-retirement pension of several employees under shadow as multiple departments continued SRO-59 benefits despite 1996 withdrawal; certification window opened for valid cases JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that several departments have been granting pay scale upgradation benefits to Work Supervisors “in contravention” of statutory rules, a practice that […]
Govt places indent for 72 kanals land for proposed fruit mandi in Beerwah
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that an indent has been placed with Revenue Authorities in Budgam for providing land to develop a fruit mandi at Hardu-Wamina in the Beerwah constituency. Replying to a question tabled by MLA Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, the government said that the indent, vide […]
No proposal for separate Uri Tourism Authority, Govt tells LA
Promotion of border, eco-tourism to be taken up in phases Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said there is no proposal under consideration to establish a separate Tourism Development Authority for Uri in Baramulla district, while adding that promotion of border and eco-tourism in the area will be taken up in phases. Replying […]
Child dies, brother critical after being crushed by wooden logs
Srinagar: A six-year-old child was killed and his 10-year-old brother critically injured after they were crushed under wooden logs in the Shaltang Parimpora area of Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. An official said that the children were playing near wooden logs when the accident occurred. He said, both were rushed to a hospital, where doctors […]
Govt working to vacate stay on construction of ARTO office in Sopore
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday informed the Legislative Assembly that efforts are underway to vacate the court stay on the construction of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) office at Sopore, even as the existing transport yard continues to operate at full capacity. In a written reply to a query by legislator […]
Over 12.36 lakh smart meters installed in JK as per national standards: CM
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday said more than 12.36 lakh smart meters have been installed across the Union Territory, and work is being executed through multiple agencies under centrally sponsored schemes. In a written reply to a question by Peoples Democratic Party MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Para in the Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah […]
LA passes grants worth 12,98,872.13 Lakh for key departments
JAMMU: The Legislative Assembly Wednesday passed the grants amounting to Rs. 12,98,872.13 Lakh for School Education department, Rs. 8,65,476.57 Lakh for Health and Medical Education department, Rs. 4,45,671.59 Lakh for Social Welfare department and Rs. 2,15,016.37 Lakh for Higher Education department through voice vote. The grants were passed after day long discussion by Members in […]
Indo-US deal: Fruit growers call it opportunity to better their produce
Others remain cautious Srinagar: The fruit growers and dealers in Kashmir are worried about the adverse effects of the India-US trade deal on local economy but there are voices within the fraternity who claim the agreement will stabilize the prices and improve the quality of the local produce. Javaid Ahmad Lone, a walnut farmer and […]
PDP’s Waheed Parra seeks fast-tracking of AIIMS in Kashmir
Jammu: PDP MLA Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra on Wednesday raised concern over the delays in the completion of an AIIMS in the Kashmir Valley and flagged several issues related to healthcare infrastructure, private clinics’ registration and the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir. Participating in a discussion in the Assembly on grants for education, social welfare and […]
CS emphasizes on outreach, training for effective Labour Code implementation
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting of the Labour & Employment Department to review the implementation status of the four new Labour Codes—one of the most significant labour reforms undertaken in the country to simplify compliance mechanisms and strengthen worker welfare. The meeting was attended by Secretary, Labour & Employment, Kumar […]