Clearing the way for the construction of the mass rapid passenger transport systems (MRTCs) in Jammu and Srinagar, the two capital cities of Jammu and Kashmir, the state administration has appointed “Metro Man”, Dr Elattuvalapi Sreedharan, as the Principal Adviser of the MRTCs in J&K. The State Administrative Council (SAC), led by Governor Satya Pal … Read more
The J&K state has never been famous for its infrastructure, job opportunities and professional colleges since Independence of India. Thanks to Sheikh Abdullah and his family they never take interest in building the J&K state instead they always fight for irrelevant matters and always propagate two-nation theory. Professional Colleges and Universities From the last 4.5 … Read more
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
The upcoming years in the state are going to be very important for health and medical services as well as education in Jammu region. While on one hand preparations are on for opening five new medical colleges, the work of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences at Vijaypur, Jammu has already started. Here’s all … 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
The dream of Metro trains in Jammu will be a reality soon. A decision in this regard will be taken in a couple of days. Here is everything you need to know: The announcement has been made in the second general house meeting of Jammu Municipal Corporation. The announcement has been made by Finance Commissioner, … Read more
Jammu Municipal Corporation, JMC is going to launch a home security scheme soon. Under the scheme, intelligent home security solutions will be provided to the citizens. Here is what you need to know about the scheme: The scheme has been named as Jammu Suraksha Yojana. JMC Commissioner, Pankaj Magotra has made announcement about the scheme. … 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
The ever-delayed project of numbering the houses under the Jammu Municipal Corporation is going to gain attention once more. Here are some things to know about the project: The project was passed in the General House of the last JMC. Although, work had begun for a brief period of time but was soon shelved due … Read more
The ambitious multi-crore sewage treatment plant (STP) underground project was started in 2007-08 under the now scrapped Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). The project has already cost agencies more than Rs 250 crore. Three STPs of 30 million litres per day (MLD), 27 MLD and 10 MLD were constructed on the banks of … 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
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
Soon Jammu is going to be the first city in north India to get a full-fledged space technology research centre devoted to research, academics and post-graduation degree course. The news has come through none other than Dr Jitendra Singh, who holds the portfolio of MoS Atomic Energy and Space also. The centre will function under … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium in Jammu University, Jammu was different today. Modi started his speech in Dogri and it became X Factor of PM Narendra Modi’s speech in Jammu.
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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
Finally trial run of much hyped Jammu Ropeway Project from Bahu to Mahamaya temple is initiated by J&K Cable Car Corporation Limited successfully. This project is aimed at connecting heritage sites in Jammu city and boost tourism in the state. The first cable car project of the state was commissioned in 1988. Here are 7 Amazing Facts You … Read more
Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build bridges even when there are no rivers. This quote almost came to life yesterday when Tassaduq Hussain Mufti, in a written reply said “The Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department has undertaken construction of design and construction of auto-mechanically operated barrage across the Tawi … 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
The Jammu and Kashmir’s Department of Libraries and Research has begun digitisation of all the libraries in the state. Digitising the state’s libraries will help them integrate with the National Digital Library of India. To integrate J&K’s libraries with the online repository of National Digital Library of India, the state’s Libraries Department has already launched … Read more