Infrastructure boost: GoI invests Rs 29,903 Cr in JK’s national highways
1,003 km of roads, 86 underpasses, flyovers built; 20 wayside amenities planned Srinagar: In a major boost to infrastructure development in Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India (GoI) has invested Rs 29,903 crore in the improvement and expansion of National Highways (NHs) across the region. This investment has led to the construction of 1,003 […]
Three cops held after ‘suspicious substances’ found at traffic post in Udhampur
Jammu: Three traffic policemen have been taken into custody after “suspicious substances’’ were recovered from their post near the Chenani-Nashri tunnel in Udhampur district, an official said on Wednesday. While the police did not elaborate on what the substances were, locals who protested outside the traffic post late on Tuesday night claimed that the policemen […]
Stopping funds of states disagreeing to implement ‘PM Shri school scheme’ not justified: Par panel
New Delhi: Not releasing funds to states which have not agreed to implement the PM SHRI schools scheme is not factual and justified, a parliamentary panel has noted. The observations by the committee come amid an ongoing war of words between the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government over stoppage of funds worth over Rs […]
GoC reviews prevailing security situation in Rajouri
Jammu: The General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva visited the Rajouri sector here on Wednesday to review the security situation in the region. He commended the troops for their professionalism in dealing with challenging conditions. The GOC White Knight Corps visited the headquarters of Counter Insurgency Force (Romeo) to review […]
Govt terminates five employees for involvement in narcotics trade
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday terminated five government employees over their involvement in narcotics trade, officials said. Officials saidthat the employees include Abdul Rashid Bhat, Gang Coolie, Irrigation & Flood Control Division Sumbal, Dilbag Singh, Lineman, Jal Shakti (PHE) Sub-Division, Hiranagar, Gulzar Ahmed, Assistant Motorman, Hydraulic Division Ramban, and Noor Mohammad Sheikh, […]
Will fulfil all poll promises including 200 units of free electricity: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the National Conference government is promise-bound to implement all its election promises including giving 200 units of free electricity to all households falling under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category. Abdullah said this in the legislative assembly while replying to a clubbed question by Peoples Conference’s Sajad […]
Efforts on to ensure rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in valley: Dy CM
Jammu: National Conference-led government wants all Kashmiri migrants, including Pandits, back in their homes in the valley, Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said on Tuesday, adding that efforts are on, in collaboration with the Centre, in this direction. Replying to a question by CPI(M) legislator M Y Tarigami and subsequent supplementary questions […]
Govt rejects allegations of bias in MGNREGA fund release
Opposition stages protest in Lok Sabha New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said it has never discriminated against any state in the release of MGNREGA funds amid a protest by opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha against the alleged delay in payment to some states for the rural employment scheme. As the issue was raised […]
CM Abdullah urges daily wagers to end strike
BJP MLAs walk out from assembly over issue Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday appealed to daily wage workers to end their strike which has triggered a water crisis in the Union territory, and urged them to raise their grievances with the panel set up to address them. Seeking talks between the government and […]
Tulip Garden opening: Authorities start online, QR code-based booking system
Srinagar: Tourists intending to visit the famous Tulip Garden here can now book tickets online as authorities have started online and QR code-based booking system at several places including the Srinagar Airport, Floriculture director Shakeel-ul-Rehman Rather said on Tuesday. The garden is being thrown open to the public on Wednesday. “We have planted 17.50 lakh […]