Opening of Tulip Garden: Authorities initiate preparations for opening of Asia’s largest Tulip patch
Srinagar: Preparations are in full swing at Asia’s largest Tulip Garden, nestled between Dal Lake and Zabarwan Hills, ahead of its annual opening later this month, officials said on Thursday. The garden, formerly known as Siraj Bagh, will be open to visitors later this month when the tulip bulbs start to bloom. The Floriculture department […]
Govt discusses proposals to grant job quota to locals in Ladakh
New Delhi: Draft proposals for giving reservation to locals in jobs in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils of Leh and Kargil and granting the status of official languages to Bhoti and others in the Union Territory came up for discussion before the Union Cabinet, sources said on Thursday. The issues were discussed at the […]
SC disapproves ‘long dates’ in matters of liberty
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said courts were not expected to keep the matters concerning liberty after a long gap. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih made the observation after being informed that the Punjab and Haryana High Court posted the hearing of a plea for temporary bail […]
Ruckus in Assembly: BJP members stage walkout amid uproar over 1931 ‘martyrs’
Jammu: The BJP on Wednesday walked out of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly here after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather announced expunging of “derogatory remarks” of the leader of opposition about the July 13, 1931 “martyrs” amid pandemonium in the House. BJP leader and LoP Sunil Sharma made the remarks on the 1931 “martyrs” after PDP […]
MLAs demand house committee on JJM
Minister orders action on wrong answers Jammu: Several members of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday alleged bungling in the Jal Jeevan Mission and demanded a House committee be set up to investigate the matter. Minister for Jal Shakti Javed Rana assured the House that action would be taken against officials who provided incorrect […]
Annual Amarnath Yatra to start from July 3
Jammu: The 38-day annual pilgrimage to 3,880 metres high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir will commence on July 3, an official spokesperson said on Wednesday. The decision to this effect was taken at the 48th board meeting of Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board (SASB) under the chairmanship of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha […]
PM urges stakeholders to invest in people, innovation to create jobs
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to come together and invest in people for skill development, nurturing talent and promoting innovation which are essential for job creation and boosting the economy. Participating in post-Budget webinar on employment, Modi said the government has provided skill training to 3 crore youth since […]
RDSS being implemented to curb losses, modernize power infrastructure: CM
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday stated that Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is being implemented to curb losses and modernize power infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. Responding to a question from member Shakti Raj Parihar in the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Power Development portfolio, said that J&K’s transmission and […]
MLAs express concern over rising drug addiction in JK
Speaker Rather orders discussion Jammu: Cutting across party lines, the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly members on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the rising drug addiction in the region, prompting Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to order a discussion to seek suggestions from the House on anti-drug measures. Several MLAs questioned the effectiveness of existing mechanisms to […]
Congress calls for House panel to push for early statehood restoration
Jammu: Congress chief whip Nizamuddin Bhat on Wednesday strongly advocated for formation of a House panel or an all-party delegation in Jammu and Kashmir to take up the issue of early statehood restoration with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Speaking during the discussion on the lieutenant governor’s address in the […]