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| 48 yrs on, Kastigarh canal project still incomplete | | Shakti Parihar calls for Guinness record in delays | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 15: Jammu, March 15: The long-pending Kastigarh Canal project in Doda, initiated in 1977, remains incomplete even after 48 years, prompting BJP MLA Shakti Raj Parihar to sarcastically suggest that the project be considered for a Guinness World Record in delays.
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly, Parihar highlighted the 20-kilometer-long canal, which was originally planned to provide irrigation facilities to over 720 hectares of agricultural land in the erstwhile Doda district. Despite government claims that the canal is partially functional, he pointed out the alarming delay.
“It has been nearly five decades, yet the work remains unfinished. This is a textbook case of an inordinate delay, worthy of recognition in the Guinness Book of World Records,” Parihar stated in the Assembly.
Earlier Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmad Rana, said that Rs. 159.16 funds have been released for repair and maintenance of 20 km Kastigarh canal in Doda during 2022-23 and 2023-24 financial years.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by Shakti Raj Parihar... | |
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| Sajad Lone triggers fresh debate on reservation rules | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 15: The debate over reservation rules has reignited following a fresh statement by Peoples’ Conference chief and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone, who criticized the prevailing quota system as being unfair to Kashmiri-speaking people.
Although discussions on the matter had seemingly settled after the formation of a three-member Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) led by Education, Health, Medical Education, and Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo, Lone’s remarks have broug... | |
| | | | NEP-2020 implemented in all J&K colleges: Itoo | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 15: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, informed the Legislative Assembly that the Higher Education department has successfully implemented the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in all Government Degree Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister was replying to a question raised by Javid Riyaz in Legislative Assembly today.
The Minister informed the House that the colleges of J&K are already offering j... | |
| | | | CM says 6-month deadline set for CSC to submit report | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 15: Within minutes after “annoyed” National Conference Lok Sabha member Aga Rahullah Mehdi cautioned the government against betraying the students for not setting a deadline to submit a report on existing reservation rules, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wasted no time in rectifying the error.
“The Cabinet sub-committee constituted to examine the complicated issue of reservations in recruitment has been given a 6-month timeline to complete their report”, the Chie... | |
| | | | Darbar Move suspension hit Jammu economy: Deputy CM | | Slams BJP for neglecting vital practice | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 15: Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday questioned BJP’s dedication towards Jammu and accused the party of neglecting the long-standing Darbar Move tradition during its tenure.
While talking to reporters here Choudhary highlighted that while the National Conference has always ensured equal treatment for Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP failed to revive the biannual shifting of government offices over the past decade. "If they truly... | |
| | | | ‘Unemployment rate in J&K declines from 6.7% to 6.1%’ | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 15: Unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir declined from 6.7 per cent in 2019-20 to 6.1 per cent in 2023-24, J-K government said on Saturday, highlighting the various steps taken in this regard, including the generation of 9.58 lakh livelihood opportunities through various schemes.
This improvement is also reflected on the labour force participation rate (LFPR) and workers population ratio (WPR), which rose to 64.3 per cent and 60.4 per cent, respectively, in 2... | |
| | | | MLA seeks ban on private practice of doctors | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 15: Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kupwara, Mir Muhammad Fayaz, has alleged that doctors in his district are exploiting security concerns as an excuse to secure transfers to Srinagar and other areas.
Speaking in the Legislative Assembly Mir criticized the frequent transfer requests from doctors posted in Kupwara district, claiming that many medicos prefer urban locations over rural postings. He urged the authorities to take strict action against such prac... | |
| | | | CEC Kumar to discuss seeding | | | | NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has convened a meeting with the Union home secretary and the legislative secretary to discuss the issue of linking voter identity cards with Aadhaar amid allegations of fudging of electoral roll data.
The law allows the seeding of voter rolls with the Aadhaar database on a voluntary basis.
Sources said Kumar will discuss the issue with the home secretary, legislative secretary and CEO of UIDAI on Tuesday. ... | |
| | | | 5 injured in Poonch accident | | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 15: At least five persons including four women were injured in a road accident in Poonch area of Jammu division on Saturday.
An official said that five people including four women were injured after a vehicle met with an accident at Sangala Chowk in Mendhar.
He identified them as Shugufta Parveen, Safeera Begum, Jamshed Begum, Muktoom Akhter and Mohammad Basharat.
He added that three among them received critical injuries and were shifted to GMC Rajouri.
Meanwhile police have taken cognizance and started investigation.... | |
| | | | Kashmir receives fresh snowfall | | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Mar 15: Many areas in Kashmir, including the plains, received fresh snowfall, while other parts of the Valley witnessed light to moderate rains on Saturday, officials said
The plains in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama districts received fresh snowfall, while snowfall was also recorded in Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam tourist resorts, they said.
Gurez in Bandipora district, some localities in Kupwara, and several areas in the higher reaches of the Valley also received snowfall that continued till last reports came in, officials added.
Most other parts of Kashmir are seeing light to moderate rains, they said.
The Meteorological department has forecas... | |
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