JKSSB conducts Phase II of CBT exam
Reschedules exam held at JKIT Institute of Technology Jammu
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) conducted phase II of Computer Based Written Test (CBT) Examination for various posts of Health and Medical Education Department advertised vide notification number 02 of 2021. Nearly, 7755 candidates were scheduled to appear at 35 designated venues in Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla and Jammu districts in multiple […]
Kargil admin bans Muharram procession from entering town
Kargil: The administration in Kargil district of Ladakh region has banned Muharram processions from entering the town area, saying it was for the “safety of mourners”. The ban on the procession, the District Magistrate of Kargil-Ladakh, in an order said, was part of “preventive measures of Covid-19 SOPs”. The order however allowed the gathering of […]
COVID-19 In JK: One death, 77 new cases reported in last 24 hours

Srinagar, Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir on Monday reported 77 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 23 from Jammu division and 54 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 323499. Also, one Covid death has been reported from Jammu division and as such the overall […]
Govt rolls out much awaited ‘Karkhandar’ scheme to revive traditional crafts in J&K

Srinagar: In a significant development, the Government Monday issued orders for giving a fresh impetus to the training in handicraft sector in J&K by unveiling the ‘KARKHANDAR’ scheme which is a unique concept as far the upliftment of artisans and weavers through training is concerned. The scheme will be implemented throughout J&K by Directorate of […]
LG tributes Vajpayee on his death anniversary
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday paid tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary, saying he was a true statesman whose vision will continue to inspire coming generations. Vajpayee, the first BJP prime minister, had passed away on this day in 2018. “Humble tributes to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee […]
CS reviews J&K Rural Livelihood Mission
Srinagar: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Monday chaired a meeting to review the progress achieved under the centrally sponsored scheme ‘UMEED’ in Jammu and Kashmir. Principal Secretary, Rural Development Department and Mission Director, J&K Rural Livelihood Mission along with concerned officers of the Department participated in the meeting. It was informed that J&K […]