Govt okay’s development of 7 new trekking routes in protected wildlife areas
Forest Dept asked to open its rest-houses, inspection huts for tourists’ use
Jammu: In a bid to promote eco-tourism, the Administrative Council headed by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday approved development of seven new trekking routes in various protected wildlife areas. It also okayed opening up of existing infrastructure and resources of the Forest department to tourists and wildlife enthusiasts to sustainably promote tourism in the […]
Policy rolled out for houseboats in Dal and Nigeen lakes
Number of houseboats capped at 910
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday rolled out a policy aimed at regulating the functioning of the houseboats moored in the world famous Dal and Nigeen lakes by adopting the models of sustainable and responsible tourism. Under the new policy, the houseboats are required to be registered online, subject to the fulfillment of […]
Municipal councillor, security guard shot dead by militants in Sopore
Baramulla: A municipal councillor and his personal security guard were shot dead by militants during a meeting of the urban local body in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday, police said. Unidentified gunmen barged into the premises of the Sopore Municipal Council around 1.15 pm and fired indiscriminately at the councillors and […]
19 posts approved for Water Resources Regulatory Authority in J&K
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday approved the proposal of the Jal Shakti department to create 19 posts in the J&K Water Resources Regulatory Authority to enhance its efficacy, an official spokesperson said. The approval to the proposal was granted by the administrative council which met under the chairmanship of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha […]
J&K HC dismisses Mehbooba Mufti’s plea for passport
Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition by former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti praying for directions to Government of India to issue passport to her. Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, who adjudicated Mufti’s petition, said “I am of the considered view that no direction can be issued […]
J&K records 235 new COVID-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday recorded 235 new positive COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 1,30,228, even as no fresh death due to the disease was reported in the Union territory in the past 24 hours, officials said. These fresh cases also include 58 travellers, they said. Out of the new cases, 184 […]
Meeting with Jaishankar not ‘finalised or requested’: Pak FM
Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said no meeting has been “finalised or requested” so far with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference on Tuesday at Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe, according to a media report on Monday. The participation of both the ministers at the conference […]
China welcomes Pakistan-India ‘active interactions’
Beijing: China said on Monday that it was “happy” over the recent “active interactions” between Pakistan and India, indicating that it would like to work with Islamabad to inject “more positive energy” into regional peace, stability and development. The militaries of India and Pakistan announced on February 25 that they have agreed to strictly observe […]
CAG raps J&K’s Public Works, Revenue and Rural Development departments for improper planning
Jammu: There was an increase in accumulated balances in 1,138 bank accounts of three departments in Jammu and Kashmir between 2014 and 2019 due to factors such as improper planning and undisbursed funds for relief or compensation to victims of militancy and natural disasters, the CAG has said. It is recommended that there is an […]
‘Failure to settle tax rendered 128 solar power plants at police establishments non-functional’
Jammu: As many as 128 solar power plants at police establishments in Jammu and Kashmir remained non-functional since 2014 due to non-settlement of payment of works contract tax, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has said. The CAG has asked the J&K Home Department to settle works contract tax (WCT) on priority and […]
