Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday laid foundation stones for several development projects, including an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and an Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), in Jammu.
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Greater Kashmir
Despite opposition, J&K inks pact with NHPC to execute 850 MW Rattle power project
Starting the process to set up another joint venture company between the national hydroelectric power corporation (NHPC) and the Jammu and Kashmir power development corporation (PDC) for execution of Rattle hydroelectric power project, the state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the central agency over the 850-MW project, which has been described […]
Wayil bridge in Kangan re-opens for traffic after repair work
After remaining closed for traffic for six consecutive days, Wayil bridge in Kangan area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district was thrown open for traffic on Monday, bringing much relief to the motorists and commuters.
Govt takes up Srinagar’s major languishing projects for execution under JKIDFC funding
In a significant development, the public works department has started work on major projects worth Rs 380 crore in the summer capital with funding from Jammu and Kashmir Infrastructure Development Financial Corporation (JKIDFC).
PDD launches Bill Sahuliyat-Go Android Mobile App
Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) today launched Android Mobile App for facilitating online electricity bill payment and other consumer-oriented services under the Billsahuliyat initiative of J&K Power Development Department.
Highway closure triggers steep hike in airfares
In the wake of closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, the airlines operating on the Srinagar-Jammu sector are arbitrarily charging fares from Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000, indicating a hike of 500 percent when compared with prices on the sector during normal days.
Two IAF pilots dead in Mirage crash in Bengaluru
Two senior pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) died on Friday after a Mirage-2000 fighter crashed on a test sortie at a military airport in the city’s eastern suburb, a Defence Ministry official said.
Mustafabad HMT residents seek upgradation of power infrastructure
Residents of Mustafabad sector 2 (Lane 3) area of HMT here are up in arms against the PDD for failing to upgrade power infrastructure in the area.
Handing over Rattle power project to NHPC unacceptable: Omar
National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Wednesday opposed the proposed handing over of 850-MW Rattle power project to the national hydroelectric power corporation (NHPC), saying the “sell-out” of a viable power project will have “long term negative implications on the state’s economic growth”.
Highway closure: Kashmir economy loses Rs 1995 crore
The closure of the Srinagar-Jammu highway 21 times in the past two months has cost Kashmir economy at least Rs 1995 crore, traders and officials say.
GK IMPACT: ‘Azad Gunj-Drangbal road will be repaired’
Taking cognisance of a story by this news paper on the bad condition of recently macadamised Azad Gunj-Drangbal road, the officials of the PMGSY department Tuesday said the road will be repaired wherever it is damaged.
Jitendra Singh lays foundation for first highway village in Kathua
Union minister Jitendra Singh laid the foundation for a highway village at Logate Morh in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.