Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Roads and Buildings Abdul Majid Wani on January 24 has cracked whip on construction agencies in the state. The Minister said that cost overruns due to undue and unnecessary delays in works shall have to be their exclusive liability.
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‘Ensure zero tolerance for pollution in JK highway project’
According to media reports, an assembly panel of Jammu and Kashmir has voiced concern over ecological impact of 4-lane Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The panel has stressed on ensuring zero tolerance for pollution and adoption of eco-friendly practices in the construction.
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Oil firms reject proposal of state govt
The request of the Jammu and Kashmir government to state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) to open new gas agencies at 1,800 locations was rejected by these firms. Instead, OMCs identified only 102 locations for new gas agencies across the state. It is learnt that twice these companies rejected the state governmentÂ’s proposal
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J&K govt mulls ordinance to begin pipeline project
According to media reports, the Jammu and Kashmir government plans to introduce an ordinance for beginning work on the Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar gas pipeline project. It may be noted that the Gujarat State Petronet (GSPL), a subsidiary of Gujarat government, secured the
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J&K govt reviews progress of pipeline project
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
reviewed the status of progress of the proposed 328 km Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar Gas Pipeline Project at a meeting of high level officers and emphasised on early start of work. During the meeting, the chief minister received appraisal of the roadmap prepared to start the work on the proje
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Hurdles on Baltal-Amarnath Cave route
In Jammu and Kashmir, Hurriyat Conference has alleged that the Baltal- Amarnath Holy Cave route does not reveal any road widening or construction work being undertaken by the State government in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region.
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16.5 gw projects in JK
Jammu and Kashmir government has estimated potential of 20,000 mw electricity out of which 16,471 mw has been identified for harnessing during the 12th plan.
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Relaxed norms for dev fund release for J&K, NE states
Urban Development Ministry requested the Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure to delink the reforms implementation with the release of funds for the
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J&K power proj terms
The Jammu and Kashmir government began a review of the terms and conditions governing the power projects constructed and run by it in the state.A cabinet sub-committee reflected on the purchase of two major projects, Uri and Salal, from the NHPC, for which it needs Rs 2,000 crore, according to official sources.
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Hydel project dev policy approved in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the Hydro Electric Project Development Policy 2011 to harness huge hydel potential of 20,000 MW.