Modi govt strengthened democracy in Kashmir, which was ruled by two families: Shah
New Delhi, Jan 31: BJP chief Amit Shah on Thursday said the Modi government has strengthened the democracy at grass-root level in Jammu and Kashmir, which was mainly ruled by “two families”. Addressing the party’s national minority convention, Shah said the BJP has “strengthened democracy in the valley” by holding local body elections in the […]
J&K ERA imposes second penalty of Rs 2.00 crore on Contractor
Delay in completion of Jehangir Chowk –Rambagh Flyover
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 31: J&K ERA has imposed a further penalty of Rs 2.00 crore on the Contractor (M/S Simplex Infrastructure Limited) executing work on the Jehangir Chowk –Rambagh Flyover for its failure to complete the 2nd Phase of the flyover i.e (Rambagh – Alochibagh stretch). Chief Executive Officer, J&K ERA Dr. Raghav Langer said that […]
Governor inaugurates ‘Kisan Mela’ at Jourian
JAMMU, JANUARY 31: Governor Satya Pal Malik inaugurated ‘Kisan Mela’ organized at Jourian to commemorate sacrifices of those farmers who laid down their lives during the 1953 Praja Parishad movement. Paying rich tributes to the Martyrs, Governor stressed the need for the farming community to become aware of their rights and strengthen themselves so as […]
CS visits Pulwama, inspects Kahcharai, state land
PULWAMA, JANUARY 31: Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam today visited Chandgam and Nawnagri areas of Pulwama district and inspected Kahcharai and State land available there. District Development Commissioner Pulwama Ghulam Mohammad Dar and District Development Commissioner Srinagar Syed Abid Rashid accompanied the Chief Secretary during the visit. DDC Pulwama informed the Chief Secretary that there are […]
Sharma inspects sewerage treatment plants at Bhagwati Nagar
JAMMU, JANUARY 31: Advisor to Governor, Kewal Kumar Sharma, today inspected the progress on and working of various sewerage treatment plants at Bhagwati Nagar here. During the visit to 27 MLD Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) being constructed by NBCC under JNURUM, the Advisor was informed that the Plant is based on ASP technology which has […]
Navin reviews progress on languishing, core dev projects in Rajouri
Accords approval to double-lanning of Abdullah Bridge, University Road among other projects
RAJOURI, JANUARY 31: Principal Secretary Finance Naveen Chowdhary conducted an extensive tour of Rajouri district during which he took stock of the progress on languishing and various core developmental projects in the district. The Principal Secretary also chaired a meeting here to review the progress on various ongoing works in the district. The meeting was […]
J&K improves medal tally; bags 506 at national, 26 at Int’l level events
Navin Choudhary reviews sports scenario
Cricket, Chess, Football Academies, Rs 200 cr PMDP projects, other infrastructure coming up in state JAMMU, JANUARY: Jammu and Kashmir has greatly improved its medal tally over the years with the state bagging 506 medals in national and 26 in international level events this fiscal till January 31, 2019. The state sent over 2100 players […]
JKLF pays tributes to Wamiq Farooq
Srinagar: Zonal president of JKLF Noor Muhammad Kalwal has paid rich tributes to Wamiq Farooq who was martyred in 2010, a JKLF spokesman said in a statement issued today. On the direction of zonal president, JKLF leader Ghulam Muhammad Dar today participated in congregational meeting held for Wamiq at his graveyard. While paying rich tributes […]
APHC Majlis-e-Shoora expresses concern over condition of prisoners
Srinagar, January 31, 2019: All Parties Hurriyat Conference convened a meeting of its Majlis-e-Shoora, presided over by its chairman, Syed Ali Geelani, at his Hyderpora residence. The overall political situation was thoroughly discussed. In a statement issued here today, a spokesman said that besides other issues the forum showed its grave concern about the deteriorating […]
Citizenship bill to give justice to persecuted minorities of Pak, B’desh, Afghanistan: Prez
New Delhi, Jan 31 : Amid protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Northeast, President Ram Nath Kovind said Thursday the contentious legislation will give justice to persecuted minorities of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan through Indian nationality. Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget session, Kovind said the NDA […]
