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Six IAS officers transferred

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered transfer six IAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect, an official spokesman said. According to a government order, Bipul Pathak, IAS (AGMUT:1992) Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchayatiraj has been transferred and posted as Principal Resident Commissioner, JK House, New […]

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PMDP, other tourism development projects reviewed

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tourism and Culture, Sarmad Hafeez, Thursday reviewed development works undertaken by the Tourism Department in a meeting of officers and Chief Executive Officers of various Tourism Development Authorities. He also took stock of progress on PMDP projects being executed by the department. Secretary underscored the need for timely completion of all ongoing development […]

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Dental Assistant suspended for running private clinic

JAMMU: Pending enquiry Munish Kumar, Dental Assistant posted at PHC Gudufalal in District Kathua was placed under suspension by Director Health Services Jammu on Thursday, an official spokesman said. The official was placed under suspension on basis of a complaint that he has opened an illegal dental clinic opposite Tehsil Office Billawar where he is […]

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IMPARD, LG’s Grievances Cell organize training program

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD) and LG’s Grievances Redressal Cell Thursday organized one day orientation cum training program for District Level Nodal Officers at Jammu. The event was held under the supervision and guidance of Director General IMPARD, Saurabh Bhagat and Commissioner Secretary, Rehana Batool. Director […]

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Four drug peddlers held: Police

Srinagar: Police on Thursday arrested four drug peddlers in Pulwama and recovered huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said. He said that a police party during patrolling at Tenghar area of Pulwama intercepted four suspicious persons who tried to escape from the spot after noticing police party, but were apprehended […]

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Three LeT militants killed in Shopian encounter

Srinagar: Three unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chack-i-Cholan village in Shopian following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He said the operation turned into an encounter […]

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JK report 151 new covid-19 cases, two deaths

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 151 new covid-19 cases while as two persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Wednesday. 44 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 107 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 338198. There were two deaths, one each from the Valley and […]

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JK gets 14 more DNB seats in GMCs, District Hospitals

SDH Kupwara gets NBEMS seats in General Medicine

SRINAGAR: In yet another milestone for Health and Medical Department, the National Board of Examinations has accredited the General Medicine Department of Sub District Hospital (SDH), Kupwara, with approval of two seats in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). In addition, NBEMS has approved 14 more seats for Government Medical Colleges and District Hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir […]

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Expedite installation of smart meters, ABC Cables: CS directs PDD

Promises 24X7 power supply to feeders with full metering, minimal losses

JAMMU: Chief Secretary Dr. Arun K Mehta Wednesday directed the Power Development Department (PDD) to expedite installation of smart meters and ABC cables. He said that a dynamic, responsive, efficient, and people-friendly power department remains the objective of the government. Chairing a meeting to review the power sector in Jammu and Kashmir the Chief Secretary […]

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Parl panel recommends NABL labs, testing centers in JK

Srinagar: A parliamentary panel has recommended establishment of adequate National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) labs and testing centres in Jammu & Kashmir for quality testing of products being exported to different countries. In its report, which was tabled in both Houses of the Parliament on November 30, the department-related parliamentary standing […]