Winter vacation in schools likely to be extended till March 2
Srinagar: Government is likely to extend the winter vacations in schools in winter zone after Directorate of School Education Kashmir urged secretary to government, school education department, to extend it till March 2. According to officials DSEK has communicated the same to the higher authorities citing ‘prevailing weather conditions in Kashmir valley particularly latest snowfall […]
Congress attacks PM over India-Saudi statement, says he ‘forgot’ to write Pakistan’s name
New Delhi PTI: The Congress on Thursday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the joint statement issued after his talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying the PM “forgot” to write the name of Pakistan in the document. The statement, issued hours after the Modi-Crown Prince talks, said the two leaders condemned […]
Atul Kumar Goel is the new DIG south Kashmir
Srinagar: Following injuries to Amit Kumar in a gunfight Government transferred the Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir Range, Atul Kumar Goel and posted his as Deputy Inspector general of Police South Kashmir range. An order to this effect was issued by the Home department late Wednesday. The order stated that the incumbent DG NKR, […]
Jammu: Curfew relaxed from 7 am to 2 pm, Sec 144 to stay
Jammu: District Authorities Jammu on Thursday ordered relaxation a seven hour relaxation in the winter capital, however section 144 will remain imposed. “Curfew will be relaxed from 7 am to 2 pm, however sec 144 will stay in imposition to maintain law and order” officials said. . The curfew was imposed in Jammu after violence erupted […]
GAD orders another major rejig in administration, Syed Nazir Ahmad posted as Secretary SDA
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered a reshuffle in the administration, second in past two days and Syed Nazir Ahmad was posted as Secretary, Srinagar Development Authority. Here is the complete list: 1. Chaudhary Mohammad Yasin, lAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Mahore, is transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, vice Mr. Mohammad Ahsan […]
Khurshid Ahmad Shah is the new Secretary PHE, I&FC, DMRR
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday assigned the additional charge of Secretary PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control & DMRRR to Khurshid Ahmad Shah. “In the interest of administration, Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Shah, IAS (JK:2000), Commissioner /Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department, shall hold the charge of Administrative Secretary, PHE, Irrigation & Flood […]
NIA takes over Pulwama attack probe from J-K Police
New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday took over the probe into the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama from the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said. The agency has re-registered the case and formed a team to investigate the terror strike in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, an NIA spokesperson […]
In next 48 hrs heavy rain, snowfall likely in J&K: MET
Srinagar: Weatherman on Wednesday predicted heavy rain, snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir due to western disturbance. “A Western Disturbance as a trough in middle and upper troposphere over Pakistan and neighbourhood and its induced upper air cyclonic circulation over Northwest Rajasthan and adjoining areas of Haryana and Punjab would affect northwest India during next 48 […]
Pakistani National Lodged in Jaipur Central Jail Killed by Other Inmates: Police
Jaipur PTI: A Pakistani national lodged in the central jail here was allegedly killed Wednesday in a brawl with other prisoners. “A Pakistani prisoner was allegedly murdered today in the central jail. The matter will be investigated by a judicial magistrate and also by the police,” Rajasthan Director General of Police Kapil Garg told PTI. The […]
Free admissions to students expelled outside Valley, will sue landlords, colleges: Coaching Centres Association
Will take outside colleges, landlords to court for failing to protect students Srinagar: The Coaching Centres Association of Kashmir has decided to offer free admission to the students who were expelled from other states during the recent days, so as to prevent their academic loss. The Association said that the students fleeing from outside states […]
