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JK Govt denies financial liabilities amid mounting concerns
‘Treasuries not running dry, aII financial liabilities being regularly discharged, bills for capital works of Rs 6184 Crore paid to Contractors ‘ Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of the Finance Ministry, has firmly denied any accrual of significant financial liabilities due to poor financial planning.…
Read More »Agricultural land shrinking in J&K, data reveals
Net sown area stagnates, fallow land rises; experts warn of food import dependence as erratic weather, urban expansion threaten farmland Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has long been an agrarian society, with farming sustaining millions of people for generations. However, recent government data reveals a troubling trend—agricultural land is shrinking, while…
Read More »Auction of lithium in Reasi annulled due to lack of bids: Centre
Srinagar: The auction of lithium deposits found in Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir has been annulled after no bids were received, the Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kisan Reddy said during a session in the Rajya Sabha.Responding to a question on Wednesday about the significant lithium discovery in…
Read More »Govt hikes DA for employees, pensioners to 246% in JK
Srinagar: The government on Thursday ordered a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees and pensioners under the 6th Pay Commission from 239 % to 246 % of basic pay and pension.According to an order, the revised DA will be effective from July 1, 2024.The order further said the arrears…
Read More »Northeast to be India’s ‘Saffron Hub’ like J&K: Dr Jitendra
SHILLONG, Mar 13 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh said here today that Mission Saffron initiative, which was undertaken by the Modi…
Read More »Tourism promotion in Srinagar city a key focus of my Govt: CM Omar Abdullah
Says finalization of JKAS departmental examination syllabus in final stages States matter taken up with MHA to transfer portion of debt and liabilities to Ladakh UT JAMMU, MARCH 13: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today stated that the government is prioritizing the promotion of religious and tourism places in Srinagar city…
Read More »Massive Traffic Jams Paralyze Srinagar City
Srinagar, March 13: As the holy month of Ramadan progresses, traffic congestion in Srinagar has worsened, especially in the afternoons leading up to Iftar. Commuters struggle to reach their destinations on time, with some even breaking their fast while stuck on the road. The chaos is particularly severe in areas…
Read More »Over 15 lakh kanals of land retrieved from encroachers in J&K: Sakeena Itoo
Jammu, March 13: Minister for Health and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that out of total 1727241 Kanal and 8 Marla illegally occupied land, 1539662 Kanal and 15.5 Marla land has been retrieved, so far, in J&K. The Minister, who was replying on behalf of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to…
Read More »PM Modi returns home after concluding historic, fruitful 2-day visit to Mauritius
New Delhi, March 13:PM Modi returns home after concluding a historic, fruitful 2-day visit to Mauritius. As per the reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home last night after concluding his historic and fruitful visit to Mauritius. India and Mauritius elevated their ties to an ‘enhanced strategic partnership’ and inked…
Read More »NCDC Core Committee Discusses Summer Health Strategies at Recent Meeting
Srinagar, March 12: The National Child Development Council (NCDC) convened its core committee for an important discussion on strategies to combat the challenges of the increasing summer temperatures and their impact on public health. The meeting, held recently, focused on implementing health initiatives that address dehydration, heat-related illnesses, and…
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National Film Awards to Reach the Country’s Best Tourist Destinations
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Invites States to Propose Their Best Tourism Destinations for the …
