Implementation of Umeed Scheme in JK reviewed
Rs 149.68 cr disbursed among SHGs under JKSRLM in 2018-19
SRINAGAR: Union Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development (MRD), Nita Kejriwal Thursday convened a meeting to review the implementation of ‘Umeed’ scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. The Scheme is being implemented in the State under Jammu Kashmir State Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKSRLM). The Joint Secretary was accompanied by a team of experts to revive and […]
JKB RSETI conducts valedictory function, distributes certificates among trainees
Srinagar: J&K Bank’s Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) Srinagar today organised a valedictory function and distributed certificates among unemployed youth after successful completion of their training for Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) under Entrepreneur Development Program (EDP). Lead District Manager (LDM) Srinagar,Mohammad Muzaffar Wani was the chief guest of the ceremonythat was attended […]
Govt contemplates one-time compensation for 5,300 displaced families from PaJK
Srinagar: The administration would take up with the Centre the matter of granting one-time compensation to 5,300 displaced families from PaJK who were left out in the rehabilitation package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, a spokesman said on Thursday. In a meeting held under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik on […]
Militant killed in Shopian encounter
Srinagar: A militant was killed in an encounter between government forces and militants in Baderhama Zawoora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district, reports said. They said that a militant has been killed in the initial exchange of fire and operation is underway in the area. A dead body along with weapon has been recovered from […]
Secular constitution of India under threat: Muzaffar Shah
‘All Party Meeting should be called in Delhi over chaos in Kashmir’
Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Awami National Conference (ANC) Senior Vice President Muzzafar Shah has proposed an All Party Meeting in Delhi over an uncertainty in Jammu and Kashmir over Article 35- A and Article 370. In a statement, Shah said that the All Party meet should seek “clarifications from the present rulers of the country as […]
Congress won’t compromise on urges and aspirations of people of JK: G A Mir
Anantnag: Congress Party “won’t make compromises on the urges and aspirations of the people, shall fight against any kind of discrimination and injustice with any region in JK”, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir has said. Mir also asked the centre to change its JK policy to restore confidence of […]
PUF kick starts signature campaign to protect Article 35-A, 370, against delimitation
Lawyers of Jammu, civil society deserve appreciation for standing with special status: Shah Faesal
Srinagar: People’s United Front on Wednesday kick started signature campaign seeking protection of Article 35-A and 370 and asking BJP government at the Centre not to “enforce any unconstitutional delimitation”. Veteran Kashmiri Pandit, Ashok Karihuloo was the first to put his signature supporting Special status of the state including 35-A and 370 at the inauguration […]
Ready to support any initiative to protect JK’s special status: Hakeem Yaseen
Lauds call by Jammu lawyers, civil society to protect Article 370, 35-A
Srinagar: Chairman Peoples Democratic Front (PDF), Hakeem Yaseen has hailed the lawyers community and civil society members of Jammu for their unanimous call to strengthen Article 370 and Article 35-A that provides a special status to Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Yaseen said that Jammu lawyers “deserve high commendations” for voicing […]
PDP committed to end political instability in JK: Rafi Mir
Anantnag: People’s Democratic Party Chief Spokesperson and Former MLA Pahalgam Rafi Ahmad Mir said that the party was “committed to end the political instability in Jammu and Kashmir”. A PDP statement said that Mir was speaking while welcoming Sarpanches and Party workers of National Conference into the party fold. PDP, Mir said, had offered its […]
