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Our ancient civilization profoundly influenced the humanity through its rich cultural, intellectual, scientific and spiritual contribution and shaped the idea of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’: LG We must bring generations together to preserve, protect and promote our cultural heritage and disseminate ancient wisdom of our civilization: LG Sinha It is also imperative that we devise the various […]

Jammu, Mar 25 (KNO): Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that the provisions for preventing the misuse of agricultural land are provided in the Jammu and Kashmir Land Revenue Act, Svt. 1996.   The Chief Minister was replying to a question raised by Irfan Hafiz Lone in the Legislative Assembly.   He said that under […]

Kathua, Mar 25, KNT: The anti-militancy operation in the Sanyal Hiranagar forest area of Kathua entered its third day on Tuesday, with joint forces yet to establish contact with the suspected militants believed to be hiding in the dense forest area.   Defense sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that soldiers engaging in […]

Rajouri, March 24 : Since assuming office in November 2024, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jawaid Iqbal has spearheaded a transformative era at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), driving unprecedented advancements in academics, research, infrastructure, financial stability, and administrative reforms. With a steadfast commitment to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, student-centric initiatives, and institutional excellence, […]

Assures timely GP Fund disbursement, highlights reforms in budget allocation system JAMMU, MARCH 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah informed the Legislative Assembly today that the decision to shift the Planning Department’s functions to the Finance Department is under review, and any necessary changes will be implemented accordingly. The Chief Minister made this statement while responding […]

J&K Govt says proposal under examination Jammu, Mar 24 (KNO): The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Monday said that the proposal of providing 12 gas cylinders free of cost to people in J&K is currently under examination.   In a written reply to a question of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Food, […]

Kathua, Mar 23 (JKNS): Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, on Sunday reached Sanyal, Hiranagar in Kathua district to personally monitor the ongoing anti-terrorist operation.   A top official told news agency JKNS that Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief, DGP Nalin Prabhat, has reached the encounter site to personally monitor and oversee […]

Jammu — The Jammu and Kashmir government said on Saturday that the gas turbine at Pampore is going through the process of decommissioning and its over-56-acre land is being utilised to set up the largest utility-scale power plant in the Union Territory.   Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who is also the minister in-charge for power, […]

NHPC tops the list with 2250 MWs Jammu, Mar 22 (KNO): With 14867 megawatts of hydropower potential coursing through its waters, J&K has potential to become a powerhouse of clean energy in India. Yet, despite this vast promise, only a fraction—3,500 megawatts—has been harnessed to date. Of this, a significant share of 2250 megawatts has […]

CM grants one-time power amnesty to domestic consumers; enhances CDF to 4 Cr for MLAs JAMMU, MARCH 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today passed grants amounting to ₹59,431.23 lakh for the General Administration Department (GAD), ₹56,009.69 lakh for Planning, ₹14,183.38 lakh for Information, ₹12,47,727.65 lakh for the Power Development Department (PDD), ₹62,70,347.94 lakh […]