Issues of J&K Bank’s accountability, transparency must be addressed: Tarigami
Srinagar: Welcoming Governor Satya Pal Malik’s assurance of safeguarding the autonomy and operational independence of the J&K Bank, CPI(M) MLA M Y Tarigami on Wednesday said the issues of accountability and transparency must be addressed. Last month, Malik-led State Administrative Council (SAC) approved a proposal for treating the J&K Bank Limited as a PSU, bringing […]
VVIP chopper case: Middleman Michel extradited to India
New Delhi (PTI): Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in politically-sensitive Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper deal, was brought to India late Tuesday night following his extradition by the UAE, the CBI said. The ruling BJP said the extradition in the case from the UPA era is a diplomatic victory for India and could spell “serious […]
They need empathy
On Monday the government announced the institution of ‘JK Govt Scholarship Scheme for Differently Abled Students’. Under the scheme scholarship of Rs1 lakh each will be awarded every year to a meritorious specially-abled boy and girl student on ‘International Day for Disabled Persons’ being observed annually on December 3. The main objective of the scholarship […]
What should Manjot do to save her Muslim friend Samreen?
By Javeed Ali Manjot Singh Kohli is a 23-year-old Sikh girl from Udhampur district who is an activist catering to activities related to societal and human rights. Of late, her name is buzzing on news platforms particularly on social media and why not, she has come up with the inspirational act which is quite praise […]
JKPSC declares result of Combined Competitive (Mains) Exam-2016
963 candidates qualify for Personality Test, Viva-Voce
Jammu: J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) today declared the result of J&K Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2016. According to Khalid Majeed, Controller Examinations, JKPSC, out of 6427 candidates, who appeared in the said Examination, 963 candidates have qualified for Personality Test/ Viva-Voce. He said the Examination was conducted from 2 July to 8 August 2018 […]
Panchayat Polls: In phase-VII, Kashmir records 30 per cent turnout
Jammu: In the Phase-VII of Panchayat Polls held today, overall poll percentage of 75.3% was witnessed across the State. According to the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra, a massive 84.8% polling was witnessed in Jammu division and 30.3% in Kashmir division. Giving district-wise details, Kabra said that Bandipora witnessed 25.2% polling today, Kupwara 45%, […]
US special envoy arrives in Pak for talks on Afghanistan
Islamabad, Dec 4 (PTI) America’s special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to hold meetings with Pakistan’s political and military leadership to coordinate closely on the US efforts to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table to end the 17-year-long war in Afghanistan. Khalilzad arrived here a day after Pakistan announced that US […]
Mid-day meal scheme: SC slaps fine on 5 states
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday slapped a fine on five states and Delhi, saying they were “not taking seriously” the matter related to implementation of the mid-day meal scheme in schools. The apex court directed states of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir to pay Rs […]
MHRD withdraws Kashmiri translations under ‘Bhasha Sangam’ amid row
New Delhi: The HRD Ministry has withdrawn the Kashmiri translations of certain sentences under its “Bhasha Sangam” initiative following a row. Last week, the ministry’s Department of School Education and Literacy had initiated the “Bhasha Sangam”, a celebration of linguistic diversity, with an aim to familiarise every child with simple dialogues in all the 22 […]
Pak govt and military on same page: PM Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has dismissed reports of any civil-military friction unlike previous regimes, saying his government enjoyed unwavering support of the armed forces, a key player in the country’s politics. The government of the cricketer-turned-politician, which completed the first 100 days last Friday, said all ministers have reported their achievements to him […]
