Not the one who changes game midway: CM Omar in Assembly
Jammu: Amid speculation that he is moving close to the BJP, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he is not the one who starts one game and ends up playing another, and asserted that he has just changed his tactics. Abdullah said he is not afraid of talking on any issue […]
Heritage sites in JK- 45 projects underway, 73 more identified for conservation: Omar Abdullah
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government informed the legislative assembly on Thursday that work is ongoing on 45 projects, including forts and religious sites, as part of a scheme for the conservation of heritage sites in the Union Territory. Seventy-three additional projects have been identified under Phase-II of the UT-level scheme for the revival, restoration, […]
Former MLA and BJP leader shoots himself dead
Srinagar: BJP leader and former Independent MLA from Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez Faqeer Mohammad Khan on Thursday allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself, party officials said. Khan (62) shot himself using his security personnel’s SLR rifle inside his official accommodation in the Tulsibagh government quarters here, they said. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur, while confirming the […]
12.55 lakh refunds made for faulty toll collection on NH in 2024: Govt
New Delhi: The government on Thursday said 12.55 lakh refunds were made in 2024 for faulty toll collections on National Highways. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said penalties of more than Rs 2 crore have been levied so far on the user fee collecting […]
Assembly witnesses ruckus over crores spent on chartered flights
MLAs seek probe, asks for setting up of a house committee Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed a ruckus on Thursday as the treasury and opposition benches traded charges following an Independent MLA’s call for a probe into the spending of crores on chartered flights and other expenses in the Union Territory (UT). The […]
Lt Guv attends birth centenary celebrations of writer Shrilal Shukla
Says poet’s novels and stories have served to enlighten society JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Birth Centenary Celebrations of renowned writer Shrilal Shukla at a programme in Lucknow. Paying homage to Shrilal Shukla, the Lieutenant Governor shed the light on life and timeless works of Shrilal Shukla and his deep understanding of the […]
J&K Government to fill 7,253 vacant posts by year-end: Omar Abdullah
Says over 11,500 selections made in last 2 years JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that his government has planned to fill 7,253 vacancies—both Gazetted and Non-Gazetted—by the end of the year. He also stated that 11,526 selections have been made across these categories over the past two years. The […]
BJP seeks apology over AAP MLA’s remarks in Assembly
Jammu: BJP on Thursday sought an apology from AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, alleging that he made objectionable remarks against a particular religion, triggering ruckus in the House. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said that he will check records to verify whether he has hurt religious sentiments. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly, Malik said, “They will […]
Panel formed under chief secretary to look into daily wagers’ regularisation: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said a panel has been formed to address the issue of regularisation of daily wagers in the Union Territory, which will submit its recommendations to the government in six months. The chief minister also said the National Conference government is committed to ensuring speedy recruitment to fill the […]
J&K’s unemployment rate stands at 6.1%: Govt
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday said that the current unemployment rate in the Union Territory stands at 6.1% for individuals aged 15 years and above in 2023-24, as per the MoSPI. Responding to a query by MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the government also informed that 3,70,811 unemployed youth have voluntarily registered on the […]