Rs 1.44 cr Water Supply Scheme Amshipora to be completed in 2019-20: Govt
JAMMU: Minister of State for PHE, I&FC Mir Zahoor Ahmad today informed the House that the vital Rs 1.44 cr Water Supply Scheme Amshipora, being developed to overcome the shortage of potable water in kandi belt of Shopian, is likely to be completed in 2019-20. He said that presently there is shortage of drinking water […]
Use of Monosodium Glutamate in Momos declared unsafe: Bali
JAMMU, JANUARY 19: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today informed the House that use of Monosodium Glutamate in Momos has been declared as unsafe. He said a special drive to detect use of Monosodium Glutamate in Momos was conducted by Drugs and Food Control organization J&K in this regard. The Minister was replying to […]
Construction of 50-bedded additional block at Banihal Emergency Hospital underway: Bali
jammu:-Minister for Health and Medical Education, Mr Bali Bhagat informed the House that Emergency Hospital at Banihal is fully functional and additional 50-bedded block alongwith staff quarters at an estimated cost of Rs.20.18 crore is under execution at Emergency Hospital Banihal with the facility of treating trauma patients. An amount of Rs.11.68 crore stands released […]
Israel army considers taking over security in East Jerusalem al-Quds
The Israeli military is reportedly considering a plan to take over from police the control of the situation at a Palestinian refugee camp and an Arab neighborhood in East Jerusalem al-Quds amid ongoing tensions there over a controversial US policy shift on the occupied city. Citing unnamed sources, Haaretz said the Israeli ministry for military affairs has confirmed […]
Draw of lots held for Hajj 2018; 9773 pilgrims from JK to perform Hajj this year: Veeri
JAMMU, JANUARY 19 – Minister for Hajj & Auqaf, Abdul Rehman Veeri informed the house that the draw of lots for selection of pilgrims for Hajj-2018 was held today by the State Hajj Committee. He informed the House that this year, 32333 persons had applied for Hajj while the total quota for the state this year […]
Congress will revoke my suspension, says Aiyar
Hyderabad, Jan 19 :Former Union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar, suspended from the Congress for his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today expressed confidence that he will be re-inducted. He said he was hopeful that the party would do so anytime. “It (revocation of suspension) may happen either in the next six hours, or […]
Australia, Pakistan join India in U-19 World Cup quarters
January 19, 2018 Christchurch, Australia and Pakistan today secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the U-19 World Cup with wins over Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka respectively. Australia thumped Papua New Guinea by 311 runs as the former champions progressed to the Super League quarterfinals from Group B, alongside toppers India. Also joining […]
Skiers ventured into treacherous avalanche prone area despite advance warning: Govt
JAMMU, JANUARY 19: Minister for Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Javaid Mustafa Mir, today made a statement in the House regarding the Avalanche incident that occurred at Gulmarg wherein one Swedish skier namely Daniel died and another namely Benjamin was injured. The Minister informed the House that a Skier namely Daniel, age 25 years, from […]
Dhoni backs Test brigade despite loss to Proteas
Chennai, Jan 19: Throwing his weight behind the beleaguered Test side which lost the ongoing Test series 0-2 to South Africa, former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday said it was important to look at the positives of the team’s performance. Ending their unbeaten streak of nine consecutive series victories, the Virat Kohli-led side […]
Pakistan summons Indian Deputy HC over ceasefire violations
Islamabad, Jan 19 : Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh to condemn the “unprovoked ceasefire violations” by Indian forces along the International Border in Sialkot Sector, that left one civilian dead and injured nine others. A 24-year-old man Irfan, resident of village Harpal, was killed while the injured included women and […]
