India on Friday summoned Pakistan’s deputy high commissioner here and conveyed concerns over the presence of several Khalistani separatists in a committee appointed by Pakistan on the Kartarpur Corridor, sources said. India also asked Pakistani Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah his country’s stand on on key proposals put forward by New Delhi at the […]
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City roads in bad condition, Omar gives vent on Twitter
Former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah took to social media to express his anguish over bad road conditions in summer capital Srinagar. “I cannot remember the last time I saw the roads in Srinagar in such a terrible condition. The road to the airport is worse than a lot of rural roads,” Omar tweeted. Travel on […]
DoT asks state governments not to disconnect BSNL, MTNL electricity connections
The Department of Telecommunications has asked state governments not to disconnect electricity connections of state-owned BSNL and MTNL on account of pending dues as they are providing strategic services for the upcoming elections, sources said. BSNL has already cleared 90 per cent of its power dues and is expected to clear the rest in the […]
Construction of cargo terminal commences at Srinagar Airport
In a move that will help ease supply of goods to and from Kashmir, construction of a dedicated air cargo terminal at Srinagar Airport has kick-started recently. The cargo terminal is being constructed in view of the great demand for supply of goods to and from Kashmir, Akash Deep Mathur, the director of Srinagar Airport […]
Road projects worth Rs 400 cr in jeopardy as contractors boycott work
Despite the Jammu and Kashmir government has earmarked Rs 400 crore for macadamisation of roads across the state, the announcement of boycott by the contractors on all developmental works due to pending bills has put in jeopardy the important projects and necessary road repairs. After the public works department submitted a detailed report on dilapidated […]
Centre enters cockpit to curb air fare hike
Union government on Wednesday said it was working with the airlines to increase capacity across sectors to keep a check on spiralling air fares. “To ensure passenger convenience, stable operations and affordable fares, MoCA is working with airlines to provide sufficient capacity across the entire network. We continue to monitor safety and compliance on a […]
Commuters seeks 2-lane bridge at Wayil
The commuters on Kangan-Wayil-Ganderbal road have complained that the recent Government announcement to halt civilian vehicles when convoys of security forces pass will force them to take Wayil Bailey bridge route which will increase the traffic jam on the road . “The movement of the army convoy in the area scheduled to start after reopening […]
India seeks Pakistan’s consent for repair of Kaman Post Bridge
India has approached Pakistani authorities to seek their consent for carrying repair works on Kaman Post Bridge, which connects the divided parts of Kashmir at Salamabad, Uri. A top police official informed Greater Kashmir that repair work to be carried by Border Roads Organization’s GREF wing on Kaman Post Bridge which is also known as […]
Kanitar residents decry unscheduled power cuts
The residents of Naseem Abad Kanitar are up in arms against the Power Development Department (PDD) for unscheduled power cuts in the area. “We are facing lot of inconvenience due to frequent power cuts. Despite being a metered area, we are still facing these problems”, locals said. The inhabitants appealed chief engineer Power Development Department […]
Tourism players want UDAN scheme extended to Kashmir
With the skyrocketing airfares shooing away intending tourists to Kashmir, the Valley-based tourism players Monday asked why the central government was not extending its air travel scheme, which facilitates cheaper airfares to several destinations, to Kashmir. The government of India in 2016 launched UDAN (ude desh ka aam nagrik) scheme to make air travel affordable […]
Steps afoot to make J&K self-reliant in energy: Advisor Sharma
Advisor to Governor, KK Sharma, on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Energy Bhawan being constructed here by Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) with an estimated cost of Rs 5.4 crore. The complex coming up in uptown Channi Rama of Jammu district would be housing the office of JAKEDA, besides having conference halls […]
CCEA nod to 624-MW Kiru power project in Kishtwar
The cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister NarendraModi, has approved the investment sanction for construction of 624-MW Kiru hydroelectric project by the Chenab valley power projects private limited (CVPPPL) in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. The project will be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 4287.59 crore (at […]