News Topic:Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
J&K
Centre approves Rs 10,637 Cr tunnel and road projects including Mughal Road for J&K
In a significant fillip to road connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, the Government of India has approved Mughal Road and Karnah valley tunnel projects.
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J&K
J&K High Court orders toll rate cuts
The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has directed the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to reduce toll charges across the Union Territory.
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J&K
Union Minister approves Rs. 2,194.92 crores for road and ropeway projects
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has sanctioned a significant allocation of funds for vital infrastructure projects in Jammu & Kashmir.
Ladakh
29 road projects worth Rs 1170.16 crore sanctioned for Ladakh
An allocation of Rs. 1170.16 crore has been sanctioned by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways for 29 road projects in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
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Travel
No driving test needed to obtain a driving licence: MORTH
The Union Transport Ministry has introduced fresh, easier rules to obtain a driving license without going through the painstaking process of driving test.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.