Srinagar, Feb 13 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday said that Qazigund town, popularly known as the “Gateway of Kashmir”, is being developed on modern and sustainable lines under a phased development plan. Replying to a question by MLA Abdul Majeed Bhat in the Assembly, the Housing and Urban Development Department, as […]
Govt admits lab staff shortage but vows tighter enforcement under Food Safety Act Srinagar, Feb 13 (KNO): The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday informed the Assembly that over 12,000 kilograms of rotten and unsafe meat has been seized and destroyed across the Union Territory during the current financial year 2025-26 (up to […]
Jammu, Feb 12: The authorities on Thursday enhanced the accidental insurance cover for registered Amarnath Yatris, service providers and ‘pujaris’ from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, strengthening the safety net for all stakeholders associated with the annual pilgrimage in south Kashmir, officials said. The decision was taken at the 50th board meeting of […]
Jammu, Feb 11: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said the report prepared by a sub-committee on reservation has been approved by the Cabinet and forwarded to the Centre, and it will be made public once a final decision is received. On December 10, 2024, the government had constituted the cabinet sub-committee to look […]
Srinagar, Feb 11 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday informed that over 12.36 lakh smart meters have been installed across the Union Territory under various power sector schemes. Replying to a question by MLA Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para, the government, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that a total of 12,36,507 smart meters […]
Jammu, Feb 10 (KNO): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that the council of ministers had no role in approving the ropeway project for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the CM said that after checking records, he found that his […]
Jammu, Feb 06 (KNO): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that a structured and phased roadmap for regularisation of daily wagers will be announced in the coming period. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly during the presentation of budget for 2026-27, the CM, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the Government is […]
Jammu, Feb 06 (KNO): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jammu on Friday caught an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Police red-handed while accepting a bribe of rupees 5,000 from a complainant in Khour area of Jammu district. The accused as per ACB, was arrested on the spot after demanding money in exchange for taking action […]
For selection of outsourcing agencies, departments follow procedures laid down in GFR-2017 Srinagar, Feb 05 (KNO): Nearly 23000 jobs were outsourced in Jammu and Kashmir in the past two years, Govt informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In a written reply to the question of MLA Sajad Ahmad Lone, the Finance Minister, according to […]
In 2026, J&K recorded electricity requirement of 14,874 MU, of which 14,862 MU was supplied Srinagar, Feb 05 (KNO): Electricity demand in Jammu and Kashmir has seen a steady rise over the past three years, while power supply has largely remained in sync with demand, the Government of India informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. […]
