Govt employees offer support for J&K bank employees
Srinagar: Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) on Thursday (EJAC) extended its support to the All India J&K Bank Officers and Employees Association (AIJKBOEA) against the state government’s decision to turn J&K Bank into a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). A statement issued by EJAC said an emergency meeting was held under the chairmanship of its president […]
Authorities in slumber as school bags get heavier in Kashmir
Srinagar: The school education department is yet to formulate a strategy to reduce the weight of bags carried by the school going children, exposing the sluggishness of the authorities at the helm of affairs. Notably, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Government of India has recently issued common guidelines to all the states to […]
Crime against fairer sex to witness harsh punishment
Govt finally unveils the JK Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance-2018 Bill
Srinagar: The government has finally unveiled the Jammu and Kashmir Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance-2018 Bill, amending the already existing Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) provisions assuring stern punishment for those involved in heinous crimes such as rape. A government spokesperson on Thursday said that it has been decided to reinforce the legal framework to curb instances […]
Former Norwegian PM says world is interested in Kashmir
'Sri Sri Ravi Shankar facilitated my meeting with Kashmiri separatists'
Srinagar: Former Norwegian Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik who was in Kashmir recently, has said that he told the Kashmiri separatist groups who he met during his visit that he does not share their views and that they must work through peaceful methods to resolve the Kashmir issue. Speaking to The Indian Express Bondevik, who […]
India, China to hold joint military exercises from Dec 10
Beijing: The militaries of China and India would hold a joint 14-day drill from December 10 in southwest China’s Chengdu city to improve their capabilities in fighting terrorism and promote mutual understanding, the Defence Ministry said here Thursday. Each side will send 100 troops to take part in the 7th India and China joint military […]
IUST postpones exams scheduled for today
Srinagar: The Islamic University of Science and Technology Awantipora authorities have postponed all examinations scheduled for Friday November 30. An official of the varsity said that new dates for the postponed papers shall be notified separately. “Further, class work shall also remain suspended,” he said.
Winter vacation for schools announced
JAMMU: The Government Thursday announced winter vacations for educational institutions of Kashmir division and winter zone of Jammu division. According to an order issued by the School Education Department, winter vacation for upto 8th standard would be observed with effect from 6th of December 2018 to 2ndMarch 2019 while for 9th standard onwards the vacation […]
Switching off Roshni
Governor Satya Pal Malik surprised many on Wednesday when the State Administrative Council (SAC) approved the repeal of the Jammu and Kashmir State Lands (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act, 2001, (commonly known as Roshni scheme). By rescinding the act all pending proceedings under the Act shall stand cancelled immediately and abate. However, the […]
