The traffic control and surveillance system in the state is all set to go hi-tech as a part of the state’s road safety project, entailing an expenditure of Rs 8 crore. Named the Road Action Master Plan and aimed at arresting the rising traffic fatalities, the project would be executed jointly by the state’s motor … Read more
PM Modi paid a day long visit to the state today. During the day, he launched various projects and participated in a number of activities. Here is a short list of Jammu related activities of the Prime Minister: #WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his speech at the public rally in Jammu’s Vijaypur, in ‘Dogri’ … Read more
Governor Satya Pal Malik has e-inaugurated the ambitious Bhawan-Bhairon passenger ropeway project to connect the cave shrine of Goddess Vaishno Devi with the Bhairon temple nestled in the Trikuta hills at Katra. Conceived by former Governor NN Vohra, who was also the chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), the ropeway project … Read more
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) claims to be carving out the world’s first motorable glaciated road in the Ladakh region. “The road is being constructed under the ‘Project Himank’ of the organisation. It will pass through world’s highest glaciers in eastern Ladakh,” a BRO statement said. “Being constructed at an altitude of over 17,800 feet, … Read more
Even before its detailed project report has been prepared, the 800-MW Bursar hydroelectric power project in the Marwah tehsil of Kishtwar district is in the eye of the storm. The project is considered anti-people as it will affect a majority of the people of Marwah and have a negative impact on the environment as well. Locals … Read more
Recently, Punjab state and the state of Jammu & Kashmir has signed a historic agreement- construction of the Shahpur Kandi dam on river Ravi. The interstate Shahpur Kandi Dam was approved by the central government as a ‘National Project’ in February 2008 that identified 16 major water resource development and irrigation projects under the accelerated … Read more
Gone are the days of wasting water. The Public Health Engineering, PHE, department has started installing water meters in houses to check wastage of water in the city. Here are a few things to know about this pilot project: PHE has started trials in three areas of the city in Trikuta Nagar, Shastri Nagar and Karna Nagar. … Read more
At least 28 big-ticket projects — each worth Rs 1,000 crore or more — in the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) for J&K announced nearly three years ago remain stuck at various stages. Here are some facts: Most of the mega projects under the PDMP are struggling to make progress due to various reasons, including … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently dedicated the state run NHPC Ltd’s Kishanganga hydro power project (KHEP) in Gurez area of Bandipora district over river Kishanganga in the Kashmir valley in Jammu and Kashmir to the nation. The development assumes significance given the strategic importance of the 330 megawatt (MW) project on the river Kishanganga, a tributary … Read more
Written By: Anmol Gupta The city of Jammu is among the most prominent and important centers in the Northern part of our country. On account of its proximity to Kashmir and owing to the presence of many places of religious importance in the region, millions of tourists either stay or pass through the city every … Read more
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the construction of the strategic Zojila Pass tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir at an estimated cost of Rs 6,089 crore. Here is a list of things you should know about Zojila tunnel project: # The tunnel will reduce the travel time … Read more