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Free Power for J&K’s Poorest: Omar Abdullah’s Vision for Energy Equality

March 26, 2025 Editor

Will provide 200 units of free power, fulfil all promises: Omar Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the National Conference government is promise-bound to implement all its election promises including giving 200 units of free electricity to all households falling under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) category. Abdullah said this in the legislative assembly while replying to a clubbed question by Peoples Conference’s Sajad Gani Lone, BJP’s Narinder Singh Raina and independent Shabir Ahmad Kullay. The chief minister informed the House that the government will provide…

BJP Demands SIT Probe into Ex-MLA Faqeer Muhammad Khan’s Suspicious Death

March 23, 2025 Editor

BJP Alleges Murder in Ex-MLA Faqeer Muhammad Khan’s Death, Demands SIT Probe Srinagar, March 22, 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised suspicions over the death of its leader and former legislator from Gurez, Faqeer Muhammad Khan, who allegedly shot himself at his official residence in Tulsi Bagh, Srinagar, on Thursday. While the Jammu and Kashmir Police initially suggested the incident appeared to be a case of suicide, the BJP has called for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter, alleging foul play. BJP spokesman Altaf Thakur,…

Satellite Townships for Urban Relief, No Outsiders Involved: J&K CM Responds

March 21, 2025 Editor

No intention of settling outsiders in satellite townships: CM Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that the government has no intention of settling anyone from outside in the proposed satellite townships in the UT. “When I said in the press conference that we have not received any proposal for townships, I did not say anything wrong. For now, at the ministerial level, the Council of Ministers has not received any proposal for townships. But when it comes, we will have to pay attention to it,” Omar said while replying to…

RS Pathania’s Walkout: BJP Accuses Speaker of Favoritism in Question Hour

March 19, 2025 Editor

MLA RS Pathania was not present in the House when Rather called his name; since he was absent, the speaker moved on to the next question; later he sought time but to no avail Accusing assembly speaker AR Rather of being biased, BJP MLA RS Pathania on Tuesday staged a walkout from the House after he was allegedly denied permission to ask a query during the question hour. Pathania was not present in the House when Rather called his name. Since he was absent, the speaker moved on to the…

Round-the-Clock Electricity for J&K: Modernization and New Projects Underway

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 Editor

J&K Govt’s Ambitious Plan: 24×7 Power Supply in the Works, Says CM Omar Jammu, Mar 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said a well-coordinated plan which includes modernisation works in the transmission and distribution system was under implementation to ensure 24×7 power supply to the consumers in J&K. CM Omar also said that no major progress had been made in developing a coal block in Odisha. The Union Ministry of Coal allocated the coal block to J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) jointly with NTPC in July 2013. Of the total…

J&K Reservation Policy: Ruhullah Appreciates Clarity, Awaits Action

March 16, 2025 Editor

Aga Ruhullah Acknowledges Timeline Clarification on Reservation Report Srinagar, March 14: Senior National Conference leader Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has expressed cautious optimism regarding the timeline for the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) tasked with reviewing Jammu and Kashmir’s reservation policy. Reacting to an X post by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, which clarified that the CSC had been given a six-month timeline to complete its report, Ruhullah remarked, “I appreciate the clarification. This is something that people look for in their elected representatives.” The Context: Reservation Policy Review The CSC was established to…

J&K Unemployment Rate Dips to 6.1% in 2023-24: A Look at the Trends

March 16, 2025 Editor

Year wise look at the unemployment rate showed that it was 6.1% in 2023-24, 4.4% in 2022-23, 5.2% in 2021-22, 5.9% in 2019-20 and 6.7% in 2019-20 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said that unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir has declined from 6.7% in 2019-20 to 6.1% in 2023-24 and claimed that the government has initiated a slew of measures to tide over the problem, including creation of 9.58 lakh livelihood opportunities through various schemes. Responding to a question by NC MLA Mubarak Gul, minister incharge Javed…

MeT Issues Yellow Alert: Rains and Snowfall to Lash Kashmir for 36 More Hours

March 15, 2025 Editor

Rains to Persist in Kashmir for 36 Hours as MeT Issues Yellow Alert Srinagar, March 14: The weather in Jammu and Kashmir continues to remain wet, with light to moderate rains expected to lash the region over the next 36 hours, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). The forecast also includes fresh snowfall in scattered areas, particularly in parts of south Kashmir, adding to the challenges faced by residents and travelers. Current Weather Conditions On March 14, the region experienced widespread rainfall, with light to moderate showers recorded across Jammu…

Mehbooba Mufti Warns Against Division: ‘Pitting Hindus and Muslims Will Have Dangerous Consequences’

March 14, 2025 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti Warns Against Divisive Politics, Cites Dangerous Consequences Srinagar, March 13: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has issued a stark warning about the dangers of pitting Hindus and Muslims against each other. Reacting to controversies surrounding Holi celebrations coinciding with Friday prayers during Ramadhan, Mufti emphasized that such divisive politics could have long-term repercussions for the country. “A Poisonous Atmosphere” Speaking to reporters in Shopian, Mufti lamented the deteriorating communal harmony in India. “The atmosphere across the country is being…

Jammu & Kashmir Railway Expansion: Projects Face Strategic and Feasibility Hurdles

March 14, 2025 Editor

Five New Railway Surveys Underway in J&K, Others Remain Stalled: Government Updates The Union government revealed on Wednesday that five new railway surveys are currently underway in Jammu and Kashmir, while other long-awaited projects remain stalled due to feasibility concerns and funding constraints. Key Highlights from the Railway Minister’s Statement Speaking in the Lok Sabha in response to Member of Parliament Mohmad Haneefa’s query, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shed light on the progress and challenges of railway connectivity in the region. Notably, the minister confirmed: The Srinagar-Kargil-Leh rail plan was…