MLA Bandipora alleges foul play
Says inferior material has been used in Larwalpora road construction Bandipora: On the directions of MLA Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat, a team from the MLA office visited Larwalpora to inspect the ongoing construction of a vital road connecting the area with the rest of Bandipora. The project, undertaken at an estimated cost of ₹3.10 crore, is […]
DC Shopian launches Sugamya yatra, emphasised on empowering the PwDs
SHOPIAN: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Shishir Gupta convened a meeting of officers to discuss the accessibility issues related to specially abled persons and remedial measures as guaranteed under the RPwD Act. The DC reviewed accessibility amenities available in public office and directed concerned officers for inclusivity of PwDs and other vulnerable sections of society. While […]
NEET-UG to be conducted on May 4
New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI): The medical entrance exam NEET-UG will be conducted on May 4, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday. The application process for the the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG began on Friday and will conclude on March 7. It is the largest entrance exam in the country in terms of […]
Drama unfolds as ACB reaches Kejriwal’s home over claims of AAP MLAs’ poaching attempts
NEW DELHI, Feb 7 (PTI): High political drama unfolded in the national capital on Friday as an Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) team reached AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s residence at 5, Ferozeshah Road. On Thursday, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP attempted to lure 16 AAP candidates to destabilise his party ahead of the election results. Delhi went […]
Lt Guv advises youngsters to promote reading habits
New Delhi, Feb 7: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday advised youngsters to promote reading habit. Talking to reporters at the side lines of World Book Fair here, LG Sinha, said, “Youth should keep track of new ideas and invite writers and citizens for cultural exchange and intellectual discourse to expand their […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) holds protest in Jammu, seeks deportation of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas on US pattern
JAMMU, Feb 7 (PTI): The Shiv Sena held a protest demonstration here on Friday, asking the Centre to draw inspiration from the US and deport illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingya immigrants from the country with a particular focus on Jammu and Kashmir. Scores of activists in the city participated in the demonstration led by Shiv Sena […]
GI Registry assigns new logo to Kashmir carpet to preserve its exclusivity
SRINAGAR, FEB 7: In a major step aimed at safeguarding the genuineness of Kashmir Crafts and brand promotion, the Geographical Registry, Chennai, has assigned a new logo for the famed Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet under its Geographical Indication procedures. GI logo is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities […]
Govt directs departments, officers to accord priority, protocol to MLAs
Srinagar, Feb 7: Jammu and Kashmir government has instructed all departments and officers to prioritise attending to elected representatives, ensuring proper protocol and cooperation in all official matters. In to a circular issued here the government has directed officers and all departments that communications, requests, and grievances raised by elected representatives shall be acknowledged and […]
SC refuses to entertain PIL of former Army officer on 1999 Kargil war
New Delhi, Feb 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL filed by a former Army officer alleging lapses on the part of Army in acting on information with regard to Pakistan’s incursions before the 1999 Kargil war. “The judiciary normally does not go into the matter of national defence…what happened […]
CRPF chief visits forward areas in Rajouri, reviews security situation
Rajouri/Jammu, Feb 7 (PTI) CRPF Director General GP Singh reviewed the security situation and the force’s operational preparedness during a recent two-day visit to the forward areas in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Friday. Singh also met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday and briefed him about the force’s preparedness for counter-terrorism […]
