Covid Containment Measures: CS reviews public health response to COVID 19

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Friday chaired a meeting to review the public health response to COVID-19 and asked the divisional and district administrations to ensure 100 % coverage of all eligible population with first COVID vaccination dose by 15th October, 2021. Administrative Secretaries of Finance, Health & Medical Education, Revenue, General Administration, […]

RDD to hire retired engineers for execution of works

Superannuated JEs, AEs &AEEs to be engaged on contractual basis

Srinagar: In a significant move, the Jammu & Kashmir’s Rural Development department has given go-ahead to the Directorates to hire retired engineers for execution of works. In an order, the department has authorized its directors to initiate the process of engagement of the retired engineers on contractual basis against the available vacancies of assistant executive […]

BSF to start ‘Retreat Ceremony’ at Suchetgarh border

Jammu: In a major boost to Jammu’s tourism potential, Border Security Forces (BSF) will start ‘Retreat Ceremony’ on Saturday at Octroi Post along the Indo-Pak International Border in Suchetgarh village of Ranbir Singh Pura Sector here in the outskirts on. Officials said that the first ever ceremony will be inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant […]

JK reports 133 fresh covid-19 cases, one fatality

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 133 fresh covid-19 cases besides one fatality due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Friday. They said 36 of the cases were confirmed from Jammu division and 97 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 329566. There was one death due to the virus, taking […]

Lt Guv extends greetings on Gandhi Jayanti, Shastri’s birth anniversary

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended greetings and good wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. In his message, the Lt Governor observed that Gandhi Jayanti reminds us to rededicate ourselves towards promoting amity, peace, selfless service, social equity, and social justice. It also calls upon us […]

Union Minister inaugurates ‘Conference Hall’ at GDC Baramulla

Holds interactive session with teachers, students

BARAMULLA: On the second day of his visit to district Baramulla, Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Subhas Sarkar Friday inaugurated a multipurpose Conference Hall at Government Degree College Baramulla that has been developed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.14 Crore. The Minister also carried out several activities having larger educational significance. Dr. […]

Union Minister reaches Kupwara for two day visit

KUPWARA: Union Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Faggan Singh Kulaste reached the frontier district of Kupwara on a two day visit on Friday. On reaching Kupwara, the Minister laid the foundation stones of Block Development Council Office at Wavoora and Alama Anwar Shah Sports Stadium, Kuligam coming up at a cost of […]