Chidambaram appeals BJP leaders to give up path of confrontation
The Home Minister Chidambaram today urged the BJP leaders to give up the path of confrontation and respect the order passed by the Jammu and Kashmir government.
In a statement in New Delhi Chidambaram said that the state government Read more…
Rs.31 Cr for promoting sports in Jammu and Kashmir under NYKK
Under the centrally sponsored scheme of, Nehru Yuva Kreeda and Khel Abhiyan, NYKK an amount of 31 crore rupees is being spent in five years for promoting sports in the Jammu and Kashmir.
This was stated by J&K Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. R. S. Chib. He said, each block and panchayat, under this scheme, would get sports stadium.
Out of the total amount, 16 crore rupees would be incurred in Kashmir while 15 crore rupees Read more…
IAF Helicopter MI-26 crashes at Jammu Airport today
In Jammu and Kashmir ,an Indian Air Force Helicopter MI-26 crashed at Technical area of Jammu Airport this morning. According to Defence Spokesman, the Helicopter crashed soon after take off due to some technical snag.
Eight defence personnel including three crew members have got injured in the helicopter Read more…
New Year celebrations of Losar in Ladakh of Jammu and Kashmir today
The people in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir are celebrating their new year festival of Losar today. Reports says that people are celebrating the festival in a simple manner keeping in mind the loss of life and property during cloud burst earlier this year.
After illumination of all the religious places including monasteries , stupa and residential houses on the eve of Losar last Read more…
Six poultry units set up in Kargil to provide employment to youth
In the Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir, six progressive poultry units have been set up to provide jobs to the youth. The District Poultry Development Officer l Dr Gulzar Hussain said his department has provided technical guidance, training and day old chicks to these poultry units, Read more…
P Chidambaram in Valley today to review situation
Home Minister P Chidambaram will take in charge of two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir by today, on which he will evaluate the rehabilitation employments in cloudburst-affected Ladakh, interact with masses in Kargil and reexamination the security measures with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
After coming in Leh, Chidambaram will 1st visit the cloudburst-hit regions and measure the rehabilitation acts being acquitted out for the victims with the Centre’s assist.
According to Official sources said that the Home Minister Chidambaram is likely to hold a meeting with local officials to look Read more…
J&K Govt committed for early Panchayat elections
Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Rural Development, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that Government is committed for early Panchayat elections so that the 3-tier system of governance is put in place to ensure faster and speedy development of rural areas.
The Minister was addressing a high level meeting regarding the holding of Panchayat elections in the State. He directed the Read more…
Centre appoints 3 interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir
Noted journalist Dilip Padgaonkar, Information Commissioner M M Ansari and academician Prof Radha Kumar have been chosen as interlocutors in the Jammu and Kashmir dialogue process. The Home Minister P Chidambaram has expressed the hope that the interlocutors for Jammu and Kashmir will begin their work as early as possible.
The Home Minister appealed to all sections of society to engage with the interlocutors to bring a solution.
The centre has also appointed two special task forces to examine the development needs of Jammu and Ladhak region of Read more…
Unified Command in J&K decides to remove 16 bunkers of security forces from Srinagar
The Unified Command in Jammu and Kashmir has decided to remove 16 bunkers of security forces from Srinagar and release 50 stone-pelters detained during recent protests in the Kashmir valley.
The Unified Command, which met in Srinagar yesterday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abudullah, Read more…
Jammu and Kashmir: J&K panchayat elections in December
In Jammu and Kashmir, Panchayati elections will be held in December to involve the people at grass root level in policy formulation and implementation for their development.
This was disclosed at a high level meeting convened under the chairmanship of Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar in Srinagar. The Minister impressed upon the concerned parties to speed up Read more…
