Directs Deptts to ensure timely completion, full utilisation of funds Jammu Tawi, Nov 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of projects under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), directing departments to accelerate execution, ensure financial discipline and achieve expenditure targets within stipulated … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 30: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has declared the imposition of water usage charges on hydropower projects unconstitutional, striking down the relevant provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act, 2010, and quashing all consequential government demand notices issued since 2010. A division bench comprising Justices … Read more
Jammu Tawi, Oct 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the nation five major development projects worth around Rs 3350 crore in Ladakh on Thursday through virtual mode. According to a statement issued by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Prime Minister will also address a gathering on the occasion. “These projects … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 3: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and Additional Secretary (Foreigners & UT), Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Nitesh Vyas, on Friday reviewed the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and progress of ongoing development projects across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting at SKICC stressed time-bound completion of projects, effective utilisation of funds, regular field-level … Read more
Srinagar, Oct 03: Stating that Jammu and Kashmir is set to see further development in its hydropower sector, Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, on Saturday said the Centre is considering new projects, including Sawalkot, to harness the Union Territory’s vast hydropower potential. Agarwal, according to the news agency, told reporters here that the ongoing hydropower … Read more
Srinagar, Sep 29: In past five years Jammu and Kashmir has received substantial revenue of Rs 5537 crores from NHPC projects operating in the Union Territory. The government in a reply to question tabled by MLA Shakti Raj Parihar said that the power generated from the hydropower projects owned and operated by JKPDCL Government of … Read more