SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday informed the Legislative Assembly that Patnitop has not been declared a world-class tourism destination by the Government of India, while the J&K Government has proposed the destination for consideration under the Centre’s Globally Competitive Tourism Destination Scheme. Replying to a question by MLA Chenani Balwant Singh Mankotia during … Read more
Minister says scheme approved; LoP slams ‘betrayal’ of poll promise Srinagar, Sep 24: The Legislative Assembly descended into chaos on Thursday after Minister for Consumer Affairs Satish Sharma announced that the scheme of providing six free gas cylinders to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) families had received approval from the competent authority. The announcement prompted the … Read more
Srinagar, Sep 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the Jammu and Kashmir Government is examining reintroducing or extending the amnesty scheme for power consumers. Replying to a question of MLA Vikram Randhawa during Question Hour, the Chief Minister, who also holds the Power portfolio, said the matter regarding reintroduction and extension of the … Read more
SRINAGAR, Sept 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government is examining on merits the matter of reintroducing or extending the Amnesty Scheme for power consumers, while stressing that repeated waivers of electricity dues would be unfair to consumers who pay their bills on time. Replying to a question by … Read more