How modernity and greed has trampled our age old traditions
Mushtaq Hurra Some 15 to 20 years ago, the production of fish was immensely rich in our wetlands, ponds and other water bodies. Thus, these water bodies were a big source of food and amusement because typical Kashmiri style of fishing was not lesser than any fun and pleasure derivation. Fishing was carried out more […]
All science is either physics or stamp collecting..!!
Sameer ul Islam Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions. Other forms of nuclear matter are also studied. Nuclear physics should not be confused with atomic physics, which studies the atom as a whole, including its electrons. Discoveries in nuclear physics have led to applications in […]
Amnesty scheme for settlement of arrears of Old Tax regime extended upto 31st March
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the extension of date of depositing of 2nd instalment of arrears of Old Tax regime under amnesty scheme for streamlining the implementation of Goods and Services Tax upto 31st March, 2019. The amnesty scheme […]
SAC approves State Health Care Investment Policy-2019
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) Friday approved the “State Health Care Investment Policy-2019”. SAC which met here under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the policy which includes (i) 30% subsidy on Capital Investment to be provided for setting up of Multi Speciality Hospitals, Super Speciality Hospitals, Medical Colleges, Nursing Colleges and […]
SAC approves re-hiring of subject specific teachers under Samagra Shiksha
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved temporary re-hiring of eligible subject specific Teachers who have rendered their services during the last academic year 2018-19 to run classes in the 110 upgraded schools under RMSA. The School Education Department proposed re-hiring of these […]
SAC approves holding of elections for constitution of Block Development Councils
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved holding of elections for constitution of Block Development Council in the State (2nd Tier), after issuance of necessary notification in this behalf in consultation with Chief Electoral Officer, J&K and as per dates to be announced […]
SC grants interim police protection to JK nurse against sexual harassment
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim police protection to a Kashmiri nurse at a government hospital who had filed a plea seeking protection from her alleged sexual harassers. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued notice to the Jammu and Kashmir administration, directing it to provide adequate police protection to […]
JK government has ordered a ban on the issuance of fresh arms licenses
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a ban on the issuance of fresh arms licenses in the state till further orders. “No fresh individual fresh license shall be issued by the District Magistrate(s) of the State of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of section 14(1)(b)(ii) of the Arms Act, 1959, till further orders,” […]
J&K Bank organizes SLBC’s 10th Sub-committee meet for Export Promotion
Jammu, Mar 9: With a view to provide liberal finance to exporters of the state and meet their expectations, J&K Bank, the convenor, today organized the 10th Sub-committee meet of State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) for export promotion here at the Bank’s Zonal Office Jammu. The Bank’s Executive President R.K Chhibber chaired the meeting attended by […]
Pak intruder held in Samba
Jammu, Mar 8 (PTI) A Pakistani intruder was on Friday arrested along the international border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Border Security Force (BSF) said. The intruder was apprehended by BSF troops in Ramgarh sector, an official of the border guarding force said. He said alert BSF personnel noticed the person and […]