Cable cars not a standalone solution for tourism boost: CM
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said cable cars alone cannot drive tourism growth in the Union Territory’s potential destinations, stressing the need for a comprehensive approach focusing on infrastructure, connectivity and sustainable development. Abdullah also said the government has not yet found a suitable party to take over and operate the international yoga […]
Amid global challenges achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ requires collective effort of 1.4 bn citizens: Modi
Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged citizens to work with dedication and unity to tackle global challenges, and said that the government prioritizes securing India’s interests and safeguarding “families and farmers”. Referring to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, […]
JK Assembly passes three Bills through voice vote
Reforms aim at ease of living, social justice and to improve judicial system JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday passed three important Bills through voice vote, marking a significant step towards governance reforms, social equity and strengthening of the judicial framework in Jammu and Kashmir. The Bills were moved by Chief […]
Govt determined to eradicate drug menace across J&K: Health Minister
JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, Saturday informed the House that the government is determined to eradicate drug menace across Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister stated this while replying to a question raised by Legislator, Iftikar Ahmad, regarding “Drug De-Addiction Centre” in the Legislative Assembly. She apprised that two Drug De-addiction centres […]
J&K aims to triple installed Hydropower capacity to around 11,000 MW by 2035: CM
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said the Union Territory possesses an estimated hydropower potential of about 18,000 MW, of which nearly 15,000 MW has been identified, and that it is on a fast track to triple its installed capacity to around 11,000 MW by 2035. Replying to a question of MLA Javaid […]
7 killed, 5 injured after multiple avalanches near Zojila pass
Srinagar: Seven people were killed and five others injured after multiple avalanches hit the Srinagar-Leh national highway on Friday, officials said. The avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon, leaving several vehicles trapped under the debris, they said. The officials said a rescue operation was immediately launched after the incident […]
Govt cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel; slaps windfall tax on fuel exports
New Delhi: The government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, but retail prices will remain unchanged as refiners offset the reduction against higher input costs. The reduction averts an increase in petrol and diesel price that had become necessary in view of rise in international oil prices by […]