SRINAGAR: Underlining the importance of energy efficient and up to the mark power distribution system in ensuring hassle free electricity supply to the consumers, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday laid thrust on time line completion of projects under implementation on the State.

The Government has accorded sanction to release of 15.33 crore under SDRF for clearing the liabilities on account of restoration works done in three regions of the State in wake of flash floods, cloudburst and hailstorm.

SRINAGAR, Sep 4: After the bum¬per crop of the previous year, this year horticulture production of Kash¬mir is witnessing a slight decline.

Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla today said Government is committed to provide all basic amenities to the residents of the Bahu Fort like better lanes and drains, adequate drinking water facilities, un-interrupted power supply, education, healthcare and road connectivity.

80% local manpower, 15 Enggs from Jammu engaged
JAMMU: In a major step aimed at providing safest road link in the landslides prone areas of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway 1A, the work on first section of the country’s longest road tunnel between Chenani and Nashri was started today.

JAMMU: Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla has said that Government has sanctioned Rs. 10 crore for immediate restoration of damages caused due to flash floods and incessant rains in Jammu division.

With the coming into force of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the state government has started the process to check the sale of adulterated food.

Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla on Wednesday laid foundation of deep drill 438900 gallon per day discharge capacity tube well at Sector No. 14 in Nanak Nagar area, coming up at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.20 crore under Water Supply Scheme Nanak Nagar.

JAMMU: To review the status of feasibility reports of various hydro power projects under investigation in Jammu province, the Minister for Higher Education, Abdul Gani Malik today convened a meeting of officers from Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation at Civil Secretariat here this morning.

Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla today said the Revenue Department has sent a proposal to the Planning Department for providing Rs. 3 crore each to the flood hit victims of Jammu and Srinagar under National Calamity Relief Fund (NCRF).

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