Wetlands serve as a source of drinking water, reduce flooding: Lal Singh
KATHUA, FEBRUARY 03- Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh today said that wetlands serve as a source of drinking water, reduce flooding and the vegetation of wetlands filters domestic and industrial waste and improves water quality. This was stated by the Minister while addressing a large gathering at a function organized by […]
JKEDI concludes entrepreneur development programme
KUPWARA, FEBRUARY 03: The Jammu & Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) Kupwara today concluded its three-week long entrepreneur development programme for young entrepreneurs of the district. The District Development Commissioner, Kupwara Khalid Jahangir participated in the function as chief guest, which was also attended by Joint Director Planning (CPO), Kupwara, JKEDI officers, Kupwara, and all registered […]
17 new GDCs approved for uncovered areas: Altaf Bukhari
jammu:-The Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari informed the House that the government has sanctioned opening up of 17 new colleges which shall be established in the uncovered areas of the state. The location details for setting up of the newly sanctioned colleges are being worked out by the Education Department, he added. Replying […]
Enhancement of ration quota for snowbound remote areas will be examined: Zulfkar
JAMMU,: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS & CA), Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today informed the House that the government will examine the demand of Legislators with regard to enhancement of ration quota for snowbound areas. The Minister was replying to the Calling Attention Notice moved by the MLA Inderwal, G M Saroori […]
Mahendragarh incident: Veeri says matter taken up with Haryana Govt, 3 persons arrested
JAMMU,: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri today informed the House that following the State Government’s intervention, a case has been registered and investigations started into the incident of attack on some J&K students at the Central University Mahendragarh in Haryana. Responding to the point of information raised by Legislators Altaf Ahmad Wani and […]
NO VEHICULAR ENTRY INSIDE AIR PORT,A BIG SET BACK TO JAMMU TOURISM : HOTEL ASSOCIATION
Katra:- Hotel & Restaurant Association President & Co-Chairman PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industries Rakesh Wazir in a meeting held here today at Katra wherein Chairman of the Association Shyam Lal Kesar was also present said that it is surprising that the vehicles of Tourists and public coming or going to Jammu Airport are forced […]
Mahendragarh incident: Veeri says matter taken up with Haryana Govt, 3 persons arrested
JAMMU, FEB 03: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri today informed the House that following the State Government’s intervention, a case has been registered and investigations started into the incident of attack on some J&K students at the Central University Mahendragarh in Haryana. Responding to the point of information raised by Legislators Altaf Ahmad Wani […]
JK Assembly passes Rs 95666.97 Cr Budget for 2018-19
JAMMU, FEB 03: The Legislative Assembly Saturday passed Rs 95666.97 crore budget for J&K for the year 2018-19 with 20% step up over the last year’s budget size of Rs 79472 crore. The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill-2018 moved by the Finance Minister Dr Haseeb Drabu in the House in this regard was passed with voice-vote. […]
3361 new Anganwari centres sanctioned for JK: Govt
jammu:-Minister for Social Welfare Sajad Gani Lone informed the House that the Centre has sanctioned 3,361 new Anganwari centres for which the locations are being finalized as per feasibility across the state. Replying to a question of Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, the Minister informed that during 2015-16, Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama had constituted a Committee comprising members […]
J&K Bank chairman announces comprehensive accidental insurance cover for its employees
Jammu: All employees of Jammu & Kashmir Bank would be provided comprehensive accidental insurance cover by the bank through its general insurance partner Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited (BAGICL). The aim is to boost morale of the employees through this insurance protection cover so that their families remain insulated against any financial or social […]
