JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said the Union Territory possesses an estimated hydropower potential of about 18,000 MW, of which nearly 15,000 MW has been identified, and that it is on a fast track to triple its installed capacity to around 11,000 MW by 2035. Replying to a question of MLA […]
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday said that 1,876 fire incidents have been reported across the Union Territory over the past three years, and that financial assistance of nearly Rs 18 crore has been disbursed to affected victims. In response to a question from National Conference MLA Ali Mohammad Sagar during the […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the “unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran” and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. Abdullah made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after several […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday threw open Asia’s largest tulip garden on the banks of Dal Lake here for visitors, and hoped that the tourism sector bounces back from the setbacks of last year. Abdullah was accompanied by his Cabinet colleagues and National Conference MLAs to the Indira Gandhi […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Monday visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi and signed the condolence book over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The delegation comprised Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Gurwinder Singh […]
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday met with religious leaders and civil society members here to discuss the situation in West Asia wake following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel airstrike. “Chief Minister today interacted with religious leaders and members of civil society in […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the players and support staff of Jammu and Kashmir team following their historic Ranji Trophy triumph over Karnataka cricket team on their home turf. Congratulating the team on their landmark achievement, the Chief Minister described the victory […]
SRINAGAR — Vice President C P Radhakrishnan arrived here on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to Kashmir valley during which he will attend the Kashmir University’s 21st convocation, officials said. The Vice President was received by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior officials of the administration and […]
SRINAGAR — The state unit of the BJP on Tuesday slammed Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his artificial snow pitch for Gulmarg, saying the government has “failed” to protect the environment. Addressing a press conference here, BJP spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia attacked the government over what he termed “complete inaction” on environmental protection, […]
SRINAGAR — Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will visit Kashmir next week on his maiden trip to the Valley after assuming office to attend the 21st Convocation of the University of Kashmir on February 26. A university spokesperson said the Vice President will attend the ceremony as chief guest and deliver the convocation address. Manoj […]