Crescent Kashmir

In Assembly, MLAs question allotment of land to Sri Lankan cricketer in J&K

In Assembly, MLAs question allotment of land to Sri Lankan cricketer in J&K

Jammu: Members of the Legislative Assembly on Saturday questioned the “allotment” of land to a Sri Lankan cricketer in Jammu & Kashmir.   During the Question Hour, CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yosouf Tarigami said that a Sri Lankan cricketer has been allotted land in Kathua.   “How this allotment has been made?” he asked. Tarigami, however, […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Illegal mining

Illegal mining

In a decisive move aimed at tackling the menace of illegal mining in the Union Territory, the Jammu and Kashmir government has attached Joint Director, Geology and Mining, Jammu, H L Langeh, with the Administrative Department, ceasing all powers vested in him with immediate effect. The order, issued by the Mining Department under Government Order […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Livelihood generation

Livelihood generation

Recently Secretary Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj (RDD &PR), conducted a comprehensive review of the draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Labour Budget (LB) for MGNREGA for the fiscal 2025-26, focusing on 10 districts of Kashmir division. During the meeting, he emphasized the importance of realistic and achievable plans. He urged upon the officials […]

 Crescent Kashmir

LG’s address is a love letter from NC to BJP: Sajad Lone

LG’s address is a love letter from NC to BJP: Sajad Lone

Srinagar,: Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone on Thursday described LG’s address as a “love letter” from the National Conference (NC) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the J&K Assembly.   During discussions on the Motion of Thanks on the LG’s address, Lone,stated that the LG’s address appears to be a love letter from […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Transparent services

Transparent services

Recently Transport Commissioner, paid surprise visit to the office of Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Reasi and issued several directives aimed at ensuring deliverance of all services within the notified timelines as outlined under the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA). He cautioned that any deviation from these standards would lead to severe consequences and the erring […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Livelihood opportunities

Livelihood opportunities

Recently Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, chaired a meeting to review the performance and functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes (JKSCSTBC) Developmental Corporation at Civil Secretariat here. She underlined the Corporation’s role in uplifting marginalized communities by ensuring access to financial assistance, skill development […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Houseless people

Houseless people

  Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to assess the household survey to be carried out by the Department in collaboration with the Planning Development & Monitoring Department for identification of houseless people in J&K. Those who attended the meeting included Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, Planning; DG, E&S; […]

 Crescent Kashmir

Rural healthcare 

Rural healthcare 

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, visited Kulgam and inaugurated two newly constructed New Type Primary Health Center (NTPHC) buildings in Lammer and Chowgam villages of the district. MLA Devsar, Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah; Director Health Services, Kashmir; Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC); Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR); senior officers of health department […]