JK Assembly adjourned sine die after successful budget session
Jammu: Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather on Saturday adjourned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly sine die after a largely well-conducted budget session that lasted for 22 sittings spread across February, March and April. The assembly session commenced on February 2 with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presenting the Budget on February 6, while the House passed […]
Assembly passes Private Universities Bill
House also passes Jan Vishwas 2nd (Amendment of Provisions) Bill Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday passed the Private Universities Bill that deals with the establishment and incorporation of private institutions in the Union Territory. The bill moved by Education Minister Sakeena Itoo reads, “A Bill to provide for the establishment and […]
‘Milk and toffees’ : Sakina Itoo quotes Mufti’s 2016 remark to counter oppn in Assembly
Jammu: J&K Legislative Assembly on Saturday witnessed a heated argument between minister Sakeena Itoo and PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para, with the former using the “milk and toffee” remark to counter the opposition leader while responding to a question over the upgrading of schools. Itoo also held the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) responsible for […]
Fresh spell of snow in higher reaches of Kashmir, plains receive showers
Medium-danger avalanche warning issued in Ganderbal Srinagar: Fresh snowfall was received in several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Saturday as a strong western disturbance brought rains to the plains, bringing down the temperatures, officials said. The snowfall also led to the closure of many important inter-district roads in Jammu and Kashmir, […]
CM hails passage of Private Universities Bill
Congratulates Sakeena Itoo, stakeholders JAMMU: Congratulating Minister for Education, Sakeena Itoo, and all stakeholders, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday described the passage of J&K Private Universities Bill as a milestone moment for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir. “The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has passed the Private Universities Bill today, marking a significant […]
Jammu division of northern railway now fully functional
Jammu: The newly created Jammu division of Northern Railway is now functioning as a full-fledged division, with most of its operational and financial systems fully shifted, and it will focus on enhancing passenger amenities, ensuring safety, and increasing freight logistics in the upcoming year, officials said on Saturday. Railway authorities are optimistic that the Jammu […]
Over 18 lakh kanals of land encroached in JK: Official Data
Jammu: Over 18 lakh kanals of land are encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, with only 29,000 kanals retrieved so far from squatters, official data said. As per official data, a total of 18,38,735.42 kanals of land have been encroached upon, including 17,22,993 kanals of state land and 1,15,742.42 kanals of forest land. The data said […]