Second phase of Baglihar hydel project to start in six monthsOctober 3rd, 2009 JAMMU - The Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to start work on the second phase of the Baglihar hydroelectric project in Ramban district in six months to boost the power generation capacity of the state, an official said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the proposed project site Friday.
Syed Salahuddin: China violated territorial integrity by keeping parts of J-K under itSeptember 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, who heads the United Jehad Council (UJC), an alliance of Kashmiri militant groups, has said that gifting 43,180 sq km land belonging to Jammu and Kashmir to China in 1963 by Pakistan is a violation of territorial integrity. "Yes, it is the violation of territorial integrity of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir to have two Central UniversitiesSeptember 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In view of the special status of State of Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Government has decided to establish, as a special dispensation, two appropriate Central Universities in the State - one in Jammu region and another in the Kashmir Valley. It is expected that this will meet the regional aspirations in the State.
15 killed, many injured in Kashmir road accidentSeptember 7th, 2009 JAMMU - At least 15 people were killed and many others were missing when a bus in which they were travelling skidded off the road and fell into river Chenab in the mountainous Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir Monday afternoon, officials said. According to reports reaching here, the bus was on its way to Jammu from Doda when it skidded off the road and rolled down into the Chenab river at Assar, about 150 km north-east of Jammu.
Chidambaram unveils second action plan under 100-day agendaJuly 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday outlined the second action plan for his ministry, as part of the agenda for the first 100 days of the government, including delegating more responsibilities to the Jammu and Kashmir police.
Water, power shortages hit Jammu and KashmirJune 26th, 2009 JAMMU - Jammu and Kashmir has been hit by a major water and power crisis because of continuous dry spell and delay in monsoon, officials said here Friday. The Jammu region is sweltering with the mercury levels hitting 44 degrees Celsius in the past week.
Abdullah promises special energy plan for Jammu and KashmirJune 12th, 2009 JAMMU - Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah Friday said his ministry would draw up a special plan for meeting Jammu and Kashmir's energy needs. "The main focus of this plan would be to electrify the remote and hilly areas, where laying of transmission lines is not possible," Abdullah, who arrived here on his first visit after being inducted into the union cabinet, said.
Chidambaram to review security situation in KashmirJune 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram will leave for Srinagar on Thursday for a detailed review of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Health Minister Azad given warm welcome in JammuJune 10th, 2009 JAMMU - Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad arrived here Wednesday to a rousing reception during his first visit to his home state Jammu and Kashmir after his induction in the central government. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister was received by over 5,000 supporters who had come here from various parts of Jammu district.
Kashmir government shifts to summer capital April 24April 2nd, 2009 JAMMU - The Jammu and Kashmir government will move April 24 from this winter capital to the state's summer capital Srinagar, where the offices will open May 4. The practice of shifting the Jammu and Kashmir capital, called 'darbar move', continues since the Dogra rule started it some 135 years ago.
BJP declares candidates for two Lok Sabha seats in KashmirMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released the names of candidates for two Lok Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir. Advocate Leela Karan Sharma will be BJP's candidate for the Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha seat while the former State BJP Chief Dr.
Panchayat polls in Kashmir after general elections: OmarFebruary 21st, 2009 JAMMU - Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced Friday that elections to the panchayats or village councils in the state would be held immediately after the Lok Sabha polls this year. Speaking at a public meeting in Sunderbani, about 100 km north of Jammu, Omar Abdullah underscored the importance of Panchayati Raj for addressing the basic needs of the rural populace and ensure integrated development at the grassroots level.
RCom launches GSM service in Jammu and KashmirFebruary 5th, 2009 JAMMU - Telecom operator Reliance Communications (RCom) Friday launched its GSM services in over 50 towns and more than 5,000 villages in Jammu and Kashmir, and said its nationwide footprint has been completed. 'National and state highways, rail routes, tourist locations and places of worship have been covered,' said Arvind Kumar, RCom's head of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab circle.
Hindustan Construction bags Rs.27-bn hydel project contractJanuary 22nd, 2009 MUMBAI - Infrastructure major Hindustan Construction Co. (HCC) has bagged a Rs.27.26-billion (Rs.2,726-crore) contract to build a 330-MW hydel power plant in Jammu and Kashmir, a top official said Friday.
'Amarnath land row helped BJP in Jammu'December 27th, 2008 NEW DELHI - The migrant Kashmiri Pandits in the Indian capital have attributed the good showing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Jammu and Kashmir elections to the Amarnath land row that had seen the state divided along religious lines. The BJP is leading on 12 seats in the Jammu region, compared to just one seat it won in 2002.
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