Kashmir in focus
According to the reports, central government is going to arrange the visit of dozens of diplomats especially from Europe to Jammu and Kashmir in the coming weeks. This would be second round of the visit of diplomats to Kashmir as in the recent past the government has been maintaining Kashmir has improved and peace […]
Sub zero temperatures
As we have left behind the harsh period of winter known as Chalia Kallan, but in the month of February, sub zero temperatures are prevailing both in Kashmir valley and Ladakh region. The temperature continued to trend downward in Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh as Drass remained the coldest place in […]
Kashmir Press
Kashmir based newspapers and journalists have been appealing the authorities for the complete restoration of internet service so that they can discharge their duties. There has been assurance but fact remains that media outlets and journalists still work at the place provided by the Jammu and Kashmir Government in the State Information premises. Journalists […]
Dewatering city
Governor’s administration in the past few days has been very busy to dewater Srinagar city and in this direction the authorities have been able to bring out many localities of Srinagar city from water logging. Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned to ensure additional de-watering pumps along with deployment of men and machinery at all […]
Kargil calling
Kargil has got a special attention from the Governor Satya Pal Malik and he did not allow any agitation in this district on the perceived notion that they are being discriminated. The delegations of the Kargil have been meeting the State Governor and he has been responding positively to all their demands so far. […]
CBI inquiry
Omar Abdullah has been very prompt on twitter about any utterance of State Governor Satya Pal Malik. While reacting to his statement that all the government orders indicating unrest in Kashmir were invalid, Omar sought CBI inquiry into the entire episode so that responsibility is fixed and rumours are killed once for all. Memories […]
Modi lauds J&K
Prime Minister in his latest radio programme Mann Ki Baat has lauded the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their hospitality and for their love for development. He said that development was the main weapon in the hands of government to bring people out of uncertainty. Appreciating the officers of the state administration for successfully […]
Jhelum-Tawi flood recovery project
Although after the 2014 floods, the Central Government asked the State authorities to prepare detailed project reports for the recovery of River Jhelum and Tawi as they found that the carrying capacity of both the rivers has been reduced and the siltation was the main problem for these rivers. Rs 1500 crore, World Bank […]
Infrastructure projects
In the recent past State Governor has decided to complete hundreds of incomplete projects in Jammu and Kashmir State and has requested the Central Government for immediate funds to complete them within the timeline set by his administration. In this direction, J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA) has completed 170 externally funded infrastructure projects in […]
Hokersar wetland
Recently the authorities have decided to demarcate the Hokersar wetland and finally go for its preservation. In the past few years post-2014 floods we have already lost lot of portion from the remaining wetlands to the encroachments and to the siltation. The State administration has begun the process of peripheral demarcation of Hokersar […]