Action plan
Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of the Forest, Ecology & Environment Department to assess its functioning besides reviewing the progress on ongoing conservation measures for protection of lakes and wetlands in the Union Territory. He directed the officers to frame a comprehensive action plan based on scientific principles for rehabilitation of degraded forest areas […]
Don’t allow any unconstitutional, anti-national resolution: BJP to Speaker in All-Party Meet
Jammu: The Bharatiya Janta Party on Thursday demanded that the speaker shouldn’t permit any unconstitutional or anti- national activity during the Assembly budget session starting March 03. BJP leader Sunil Kumar Sharma said that they wouldn’t allow any unconstitutional, undemocratic or anti-national resolution, question or any bill in the House. “During the all-party […]
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s father-in-law passes away
Srinagar: Dr. Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, the father-in-law of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, passed away on the night of Wednesday, February 26, 2025. His funeral prayers (Nimaz-e-Janaza) will be held at Jama Masjid Srinagar after Zuhr prayers, and he will be laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard in Khrew, Pampore. The […]
School Building Gutted In Overnight Blaze In J&K’s Anantnag
SRINAGAR, Feb 26: A Government primary school building was gutted in an overnight fire incident in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. According to Fire and Emergency Services officials, the blaze broke out at the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Government Primary School in Malpora, Ranipora, during the night, causing extensive damage to the single-story structure. […]
Water supply
Recently Jammu and Kashmir has made significant strides in improving access to clean water in the rural households through “Jal Jeevan Mission” with many far flung and hilly areas getting tap water supply for the first time in history. Now, this scheme with a rising main length of 2000 m, distribution pipe network of about […]
Gold Prices Continue to Rise, Hit Rs 89,100 Per 10g Amid Global Trends
NEW DELHI: Gold prices rose Rs 350 to trade near a record high at Rs 89,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Monday amid firm global trends, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 88,750 per 10 grams on Friday. Gold […]
Developmental issues
Recently Deputy Chief Minister reviewed development landscape of Baramulla. He sought updates from the respective departmental heads on the issues raised and instructed them to prioritize the necessary work and ensure its completion within a set timeframe, avoiding any unnecessary delays. Earlier, the DC apprised the Deputy Chief Minister regarding development scenario of the district […]
Climate change awareness
Recently Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis, stressing the need for greater awareness and action. “We are not doing enough to educate our people about what is happening with climate change and the dangers it […]
Solid waste management
Recently Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) undertook an extensive tour of various wards under JMC’s jurisdiction to assess sanitation measures and ensure cleanliness across the city. He directed municipal officers to expedite the removal of accumulated garbage, stressing the need for prompt and efficient waste disposal. Expressing concern over improper waste disposal by certain hotels […]
Developmental initiatives
Recently Deputy CM reviewed progress on development projects at Shopian. He asked the officers to expedite developmental initiatives and enhance public service delivery mechanisms. He stressed the importance of being accessible to the public to ensure effective implementation of government initiatives. “We are committed for accelerating development process and improving infrastructure across the district. The […]
