PG degrees obtained via distance mode in Science Stream not valid for seniority: DSEK

Srinagar, Jan 05: The School Education Department has said that Post Graduate degrees obtained through distance mode by RRT teachers in Science Stream would not be considered valid for seniority and promotion purposes. A circular issued by DSEK reads the PG degrees through distance mode cannot be considered valid. DSEK said this while responding to […]
Active Covid cases in country decline to 2,554

New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI) India has recorded 188 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have declined to 2,554, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The total tally of Covid cases has been recorded at 4,46,79,319 and the death toll stands at 5,30,710, with three deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am […]
SIA raids underway at multiple locations in Kupwara

Kupwara, Jan 05: The State Investigation Agency on Thursday morning carried out raids at several locations in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official said that the raids were underway at different locations in the district. He said raids began early morning today—(KNO)
Kashmir reels under intense cold conditions, Sgr records season’s coldest night at Minus 6.4°C

Srinagar, Jan 5: Severe cold conditions continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar, Qazigund and Kupwara experiencing season’s coldest night on Thursday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 6.4°C against last night’s minus 5.2°C. Today’s minimum temperature was 4.3°C below normal and surpassed the previous lowest temperature that […]
Kashmir-born Aijaz Ahmad Ahanger declared individual terrorist

New Delhi, Jan 5 (PTI) A Kashmir-born dreaded terrorist, who has contacts with al-Qaeda and other global terrorist groups and is engaged in restarting the Islamic State (IS) in India, was on Wednesday declared as an individual terrorist by the government. Aijaz Ahmad Ahanger alias Abu Usman Al-Kashmiri, currently based in Afghanistan, is one of […]
Geographical Indication can be a game changer for rural economy: Lt Guv

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Geographical Indication (GI) could be a game changer for rural economy. He said that J&K will lead in GIs use for agricultural and handicraft sectors. “GIs also has the potential to substantially extend wider benefits to rural areas while strengthening historical and cultural link between place […]
MeT predicts snowfall in JK from Jan 08
Srinagar: Amid increase in day temperature, the weatherman here predicted a wet spell from January 07 evening, saying that two Western Disturbances will be affecting Jammu & Kashmir from Friday. Deputy Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that there is a possibility of light to moderate snowfall on January 08-09. He said that […]
Bandh in Poonch over Rajouri killings enters second day
Protests held in Kathua, Jammu
Jammu: The bandh against the twin terror attacks in Rajouri that killed six people and injured 11 others entered its second day in the border town of Poonch on Wednesday while protests were held across the Jammu region. Security was beefed up in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in view of the bandh, […]
Rajouri killings: Over 2,000 CRPF personnel being deployed in Rajouri, Poonch
Jammu: In a bid to enhance security setup in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, authorities on Wednesday are deploying more than 2,000 CRPF personnel to secure minority areas in the region, officials said. The development comes in view of twin terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district in which six people […]
Admin unveils key initiatives for development of towns
Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has rolled out key initiatives for development of towns in the Union Territory. According to an order, the Housing & Urban Development Department has approved the roll-out of “aspirational towns development programme”, adoption of assessment framework for municipalities and unveiling of urban reform incentive fund. […]