PDP MLA demands end of reservation policy in J&K, terms it ‘unjust’
Srinagar^PDP leader & MLA Jinab Waheed Para Sahab on Wednesday called for the scrapping of the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it can compromise the long-term quality and competence of institutions. In a post on X, Para said the J&K PSC 2023 results had only 40 per cent of candidates selected on “open […]
Mineral resources
Stressing on the transparency and accountability to preserve natural resources., Deputy Chief Minister, emphasised the need for a complete ban on illegal mining in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing transparency and accountability in harnessing mineral resources to fuel economic growth and public asset development. “The government is committed to responsible mining practices, balancing economic development with […]
30 Injured As Mini-Bus Falls Into Ditch In Jammu And Kashmir’s Udhampur
UDHAMPUR, Oct 29: At least 30 passengers, mostly students of a nursing college, were injured on Tuesday when a private mini-bus skidded off the road and fell into a ditch in Udhampur district, officials said. The mini-bus was headed for Udhampur from Salmari when it met with an accident near village Farma around 12.30 pm, […]
Akhnoor Gunfight: Three Militants Killed, Arms And Ammunition Recovered: Army
Jammu: Army on Tuesday said that it have killed all the three militants in Aknoor area of Jammu district. Taking on micro-blogging platform X, The Army’s White Knight Corps wrote, “After round the clock surveillance through out the night, an intense firefight unfolded today morning resulting in a significant victory for our forces. Relentless operations […]
Tribal plan
The Minister for Tribal Affairs recently conducted a review meeting to understand the handling of tribal affairs by the officials on the ground. He had an overall review of achievements of the department towards upliftment of tribal population in J&K. The meeting besides Secretary, Tribal Affairs was attended by Secretary in Tribal Affairs Department, […]
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah administers Integrity Pledge
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 28: At the commencement of the Vigilance Awareness Week 2024, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today administered the Integrity Pledge reinforcing the commitment of the Jammu and Kashmir government to integrity and transparency in public service. The pledge ceremony took place at 11:00 AM in the Meeting Hall on the 3rd Floor of the […]
China says disengagement of troops going on ‘smoothly’ in eastern Ladakh
BEIJING: China has said that the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh by the Chinese and Indian armies is going on “smoothly” following a recent agreement between the two nations. On October 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping endorsed the agreement on patrolling and disengagement along the LAC in eastern Ladakh […]
Responsive administration
Divisional commissioner Kashmir has fixed October 31st deadline for dumping of essentials in districts; November 15 for stationing Men & Machinery at strategic places for snow clearance Regarding, dumping of essentials items in every district and far-flung areas including Gurez, Karnah, Tangdhar etc, Div Com directed Director Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs to ensure […]
Lt Governor inspects progress of key infrastructure, Smart City projects of Srinagar
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 25: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today conducted the on-site inspection and reviewed the progress of key infrastructure and Smart City projects of Srinagar. The Lt Governor visited the project sites of Noor Jehan Bridge, Qamarwari; Wooden Pedestrian Bridge, Amira Kadal and Jhelum Riverfront Development project from Right River Bank Beyond JK Arts […]
Subsidy worth Rs 49 lakh credited into account of 57 solar roof beneficiaries
71 more in pipeline; UT share of Rs.9K to be released soon KPDCL targets 3.5 MW installed capacity in next 2 months SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 25: In a major fillip to Roof-Top Solar Plants installation under the premier PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in Kashmir Division, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MN&RE) has […]
