Republic Day-2021 arrangements: Div Com stresses on fool-proof preparations, advanced readiness
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Tuesday chaired a meeting of officers to review the arrangements for the ensuing Republic Day- 2021 celebration. It was informed that in Kashmir the main function shall be held at SK Stadium, Sonwar in Srinagar, where the chief guest shall unfurl the National Flag. At the outset, […]
NH44 4 laning project: Div Com reviews progress on Nashri to Banihal stretch
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma Tuesday reviewed the progress of four lanning work on Nashri to Banihal stretch of Jammu- Srinagar National Highway here at a meeting. The meeting was attended by Regional Officer NHAI, Hem Raj and other concerned officers, while Deputy Commissioner Ramban along with other concerned officers attended the meeting through […]
18 senior KAS officers to retire in 2021
Srinagar: The government Tuesday issued a list of 18 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service who will retire after attaining the age of superannuation in the calendar year 2021. In an order, the government stated that 18 members of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service will retire on attaining the age of superannuation […]
Woman killed, 3 members of family injured in Kupwara accident
Kupwara: A woman was killed and three other members of her family were injured in an accident in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. Reports said that an accident took place in Potushie near JNV when a vehicle bearing registration number (JK09B-3517) they were travelling in fell into a nallah after the driver lost control […]
Handicrafts Dept to hold dist-level camps to aware artisans, weavers
SRINAGAR: The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, is organizing a series of district-level awareness camps and workshops to make artisans, weavers and Cooperatives aware about various schemes launched by the Government for promotion and development of handicrafts and handloom sector which has an assured market both at domestic and international level. The awareness camps […]
‘Free Kashmir’ poster: Mumbai Police files ‘C summary’ report
Mumbai: Mumbai Police have submitted a C summary report before a metropolitan court here in a case filed against a woman who was accused of holding a “Free Kashmir” poster during a protest held at the Gateway of India against the JNU violence in January this year, a senior police official said on Tuesday. A […]
Modalities for effective implementation of PMKVY 3.0 discussed
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, Tuesday chaired a meeting to discuss modalities and guidelines for launch of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0 in Jammu and Kashmir with all the stakeholders. The meeting was attended by Mission Director, Skill Development, J&K, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Director Skill Development, […]
Permission granted to Govt Unani Medical College, Kashmir to admit 1ST Batch
JAMMU, DECEMBER 29: Govt Unani Medical College, Kashmir gets approval from Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India for grant of permission to start 1st batch of Bachelors in Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) course from the current academic session of 2020-21 with an intake capacity of 60 seats. The Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India […]
234 covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar, Dec 29: Six travelers were among 234 fresh covid-19 infections reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, taking the total case tally to 120527, officials said on Tuesday. Among them, 103 are from Jammu Division and 131 from Kashmir Valley, the officials added. Giving district-wise details, Srinagar reported 69 cases, Baramulla […]
Gunfight rages in Srinagar outskirts
Srinagar, Dec 29: An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Hokarsar area of Srinagar district on Tuesday evening. Reports said that a joint team of Police, army’s 02 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Hokarsar area long the Srinagar-Baramulla highway. As the joint team of forces approached towards […]
