Kulgam admin takes stock of tourist facilities at Aharbal
Kulgam: District Development Commissioner, Kulgam, Talat Parvez today visited Aharbal to take stock of the tourist infrastructure in place and to discuss various issues for boosting of tourist inflow. The DDC after visiting the Aharbal fall passed directions for the beautification of waterfall area. He directed the CEO Aharbal Development Authority to get the fall […]
Milk samples collected in Pulwama
Pulwama: Samples of loose and toned milk were collected today for analytical purposes Tuesday from various Pulwama markets by a team of Food Safety officers.The drive is aimed to curb the supply of substandard and unsafe food products in the market. The said team also destroyed 100 litres of substandard milk. It was said that […]
British High Commission visits JCCI
Jammu: On Tuesday Alex Pykett, Head of Foreign and Security Policy Team and Dr. Deep Jyoti Barman Sr. Foreign Policy Advisor, Foreign Policy and Security Team from British High Commission New Delhi called upon Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Rakesh Gupta to get an update on various issues regarding Economy, Security and Political situation […]
Editorial: Increased opportunities
Srinagar: The state of Jammu and Kashmir has limited avenues for physically challenged people. The people facing physical challenges have been deprived of basic rights which include reservation in jobs and providing a disabled friendly environment at work as well as other public places. Recently, the Union government took a positive step by enhancing the quota […]
Kupwara encounter: Three bodies of militants recovered; says army
Srinagar: Army on Tuesday said that bodies of three militants were recovered from the encounter site at Check Fatehkhan, Halmatpora area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “Operation is in progress so far only three militant bodies recovered,” defence ministry spokesman said. Earlier, the spokesman had said that four militants have been killed in the operation. […]
KEG grieved over Maqbool Sahil’s demise
Srinagar: Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) expressed grief over the demise of senior Journalist Maqbool Sahil, who passed away on Tuesday evening here in Srinagar. Sahil, author of many books used to write for many publications brought out from Srinagar. He was an avid photographer also. Maqbool Sahil, according to reports suffered a massive heart attack […]
Maqbool Sahil is no more
Srinagar: Maqbool Sahil, a prominent author and journalist, passed away on Tuesday evening in Srinagar. Reports said, Sahil fell while walking in Lal Bazar area of the city. People rushed to the spot and found him dead. A prolific writer, poet, photographer and journalist Sahil was an author of many books. He was currently working […]
‘Sacked’ Jammu medico asked to resume duties from tomorrow
Jammu: Govt on Tuesday revoked the termination order against Dr Amit Kumar who was working as Registrar at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu Department of Anaesthesia for comments that were ‘critical’ to the government. Sources confirmed that the order has been revoked and Dr Amit Kumar has been asked to resume his duties from Wednesday. Resident Doctors Association had […]
Cabinet approves promotion of officers in various departments
JAMMU: The Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today accorded sanction to the promotion of Dr T S Ashok Kumar, IFS to the posts of Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in the pay scale of Rs 67,000-79000 (HAG) with effect from Rs09.02.2018 on proforma basis. Cabinet accorded sanction to the promotion of five […]
CM, Guv greet people on Nauroz
JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has greeted people of the State on the occasion of Nauroz. In her message, the Chief Minister hoped the festival which she has religious and cultural significance, becomes harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba Mufti appealed people to join hands on this […]
