Overcharging application, examination fee: J&K SSB refutes allegations, terms move unfair
SRINAGAR: Strongly countering the news published in a section of media and some social media platforms regarding alleged ‘over-charging’ of application/examination fee from the applicants, J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSSB) has termed the attempt as unfair and out of context criticism aimed at to deflect attention from the widely hailed efforts of JKSSB in ensuring […]
Sonamarg witnesses bustle as visitors trickle in
Ganderbal: After the easing of corona lockdown, light activities have started in famous tourist place Sonamarg in Ganderbal district. According to details, after the mitigation of the global epidemic corona lockdown by the administration, a light bustle was seen in the tourist spot Sonamarg on Sunday and local tourists from various parts of Srinagar, including […]
DC Srinagar holds consultation with Trade, Business bodies
Seeks cooperation in Covid-19 Vaccination drive
SRINAGAR: Amid a dip in COVID-19 cases in Srinagar district, representatives of several Trade bodies Monday called on the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad and put forth their opinions and suggestions with regard to opening of the markets during ongoing unlock procces . On the occasion, the Trade leaders projected their issues and concerns […]
Prof. Naseer delivers lectures to CUK students
Ganderbal: Prof. Naseer Ahmed Khan, School of Economics, University of Hyderabad, delivered an online lecture on “Ethics in Research” to the students of the Department of Economics, Central University of Kashmir (CUK). Coordinator, Department of Economics, Tasleem Araf Cash gave the welcome address. Prof. G.M. Bhat, former Head, Deptt of Economics, hosted the session. Prof. […]
Positivity rate drops to 6%, recovery rate increases to 89% at Gbl: DC
Complements PRIs for their support in establishing CCCs
GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna stated that the cumulative positivity rate has come down from 11.5 percent to 6 percent in the district, besides the recovery rate has also increased to 89 percent. The DC said this during a press brief and related the drop in positivity rate and increase in recovery to the […]
Illicit poppy crop spread over 95 kanals destroyed
SRINAGAR: The Excise enforcement teams headed by Excise & Taxation Officer, South, North and Central Excise Range Thursday destroyed illicit poppy crops spread over a total of 95 kanals and 16 marlas of land. The poppy crop was destroyed on the directions of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and Excise Commissioner, J&K Government and under the close […]
Police files FIR for ‘organizing cricket match’ in Pulwama
Pulwama: Officials said on Monday that a charge has been filed against five persons for allegedly breaking COVID standard operating procedures by organising a cricket match in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. After a video of the cricket match appeared on social media which went viral, the case was filed at Rajpora Police Station on Sunday. […]
Rumors being spread over JK situation: Govt
Srinagar, June 07: Amid rumors on social media which have created uncertainty among people, officials on Monday said that nothing is going to happen as is being speculated by rumor mongers. Top officials said that rumors about further bifurcation of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir or granting statehood to Jammu are baseless and […]
Vaccination panacea against COVID-19 pandemic: Advisor Baseer Khan
BUDGAM: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Monday visited Magam, Budgam in order to have a detailed review of arrangements put in place amid the 2nd wave of Covid -19 pandemic. The program was attended by DDC Chairman Nazir Ahmad Khan, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, SDM Beerwah, CMO, ACD, representatives of Trade, […]
Issues of tribal population: Advisor Farooq Khan directs for conducting monthly meetings
SRINAGAR, JUNE 7: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan Monday stressed upon all the Deputy Commissioners to at least hold a meeting each month to look into the issues and obstacles hindering affairs and projects concerning the tribal population of their districts. He emphasised upon them to assign priority to the issues of this population […]
