Contractors served notices for repairing of roads in Udhampur West: Javed Dar
Jammu: Minister for Rural Development Department, Javed Ahmad Dar, informed the House that the roads being constructed by PMGSY in Udhampur West constituency are under Defect Liability Period (DLP) for a period of 5 years. If any damage is found after construction or during the maintenance period then it is being rectified by the Contractor, […]
Dy CM, Health Minister, Advisor to CM visit D H Pora, Kulgam
Pay rich tributes to former JKLA Speaker on his 31st death anniversary Govt committed to deliver on promises, ensuring every citizen benefits from development initiatives: Dy CM KULGAM: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, today reaffirmed the government’s commitment towards fulfilling all its promises, emphasizing that development projects and welfare initiatives remain a top priority […]
17 WSSs worth Rs 72.27 cr under execution in Wagoora-Kreeri constituency: Javed Rana
Jammu: Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, informed the House that 17 Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) worth Rs. 72.27 crore have been taken up for execution under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide potable water in Wagoora-Kreeri constituency of Baramulla. The Minister was replying to a question raised by Irfan Hafiz Lone in the […]
Police arrests three drug abusers in Awantipora
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug abusers from Awantipora area of south Kashmir, a police spokesman said Tuesday. He said that during patrolling, a police party apprehended three drug abusers who were found in suspicious circumstances in a Eco Sports vehicle bearing registration number JK01BA-3092. They have been identified as Hilal Ahmad Ahanger son of Abdul […]
576 passengers airlifted to Ladakh
Kargil: As many as 576 passengers were airlifted Tuesday in Indian Air Force Planes. The IL-76 airlifted 455 passengers from Srinagar and Jammu to Leh in two sorties. AN-32 Kargil Courier airlifted 71 passengers, which includes 53 passengers from Srinagar to Kargil and 18 passengers from Kargil to Srinagar, an official said. The passengers who […]
Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather loses cool, tells NC lawmaker not to ‘teach him’
Jammu: The Speaker of J&K Legislative Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather on Tuesday snubbed MLA Pahalgam Altaf Kaloo when he objected to raising of supplementary questions by a legislator. As BJP’s Balwant Mankotia tried to raise supplementary questions, Kaloo objected to it, evoking a sharp retort from Rather. “Don’t teach me,” the Speaker told the NC […]
Police recover old, rusted grenade in Rajouri
Jammu: Security forces recovered an old and rusted grenade in Rajouri district on Tuesday, officials said. The locals were cleaning a pond in the Dharamshal area when they discovered the old rusted grenade, they said. Police promptly responded to the information and took custody of the grenade. The incident averted a potential tragedy, they said. […]
DC Budgam reviews functioning of Tehsil Office, Budgam
Also inspects infra upgradation works of Tehsil, DSEO Complex BUDGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo, reviewed the functioning of Tehsil Office, Budgam and took an overview of the various revenue services being provided by the Office of the Tehsildar, Budgam. DC also inspected the revenue record room, and emphasised its further streamlining […]
Tulip Festival: Div Com reviews arrangements for opening of Asia’s largest tulip garden
Garden shall remain open from 6AM to 8PM: Div Com SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri convened a meeting to review the arrangement for the opening of Asia’s largest Tulip Garden and to ensure a pleasant experience for visitors during Tulip Festival season. Situated at the foothills of Zabarwan, the Tulip Garden […]
Upgradation of health Institutions depend on population, infrastructure, distance from nearby hospitals: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the upgradation of health Institutions depend upon population, infrastructure, distance from nearby hospitals. Replying to a question of Chander Prakash Ganga posed in the legislative assembly, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said the upgradation of health institutions mainly depend upon multiple parameters viz; population, infrastructure, distance […]