JK needs a special dispensation in 15th finance commission: Advisor Sharma
MUSSOORIE (UTTARAKHAND): Advisor to Governor, K.K Sharma, on Sunday urged Government of India to provide special dispensation to the Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir in 15th Finance Commission (FC) award. Speaking at Conclave of Himalayan States in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, the Advisor said that Indian Himalayan Region States have some common issues to be addressed […]
Governor condoles demise
SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the sad demise of former Union Minister Jaipal Reddy. In a condolence message, Governor has conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
Police arrest drug peddlers in Sopore, Srinagar
Srinagar: Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested three drug peddlers in Srinagar and Sopore areas, a police spokesman said here. He said that two drug peddlers were arrested at a checkpoint and seized contraband substance from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at Boulchpora Soura, arrested two drug peddlers identified as Zahoor Ahmad […]
CUK’s Religious deptt to hold Intl conference from July 30
Srinagar: The Department of Religious Studies, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in association with Delhi based Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) is organizing a two-day international conference on “Rethinking Education of Religions in the Modern World-Prospects and Challenges,” at EMMRC Auditorium, University of Kashmir, from 30th of July. According to the organizers, several world famous […]
At Kashmir hospitals patients not treated with dignity, respect: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said patients at Kashmir hospitals are not treated with dignity and respect. “Patients feel alienated by the non-committal attitude and professional distance they encounter at hospitals in Kashmir,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “Failure to take into account patients’ concerns and expectations, lack of warmth and […]
2-day workshop on cyber law concludes
SRINAGAR: A two-day training program on cyber law including cyber crimes, cyber forensics and cyber security’ today concluded at J&K State Judicial Academy (JKSJA), Mominabad in Bemina here. On the final day, four technical sessions were conducted by resource persons on cyber law during which practical and legal aspects of cyber law regime from the […]
Admin refutes news of lack of hygiene at Baltal base camp
GANDERBAL: District administration Ganderbal Sunday refuted a news item carried by a local daily regarding lack of hygiene at Baltal base camp and en-route Baltal route The admin said the route is monitored on daily basis under the supervision of Camp Director and CEO Sonamarg Development Authority. District administration further clarified that the feedback regarding […]
Foreign media representatives meet Governor
SRINAGAR: A delegation of foreign media correspondents and video Jouranlists called on Governor Stya Pal Malik, an official spokesman said here Sunday. He said that the team comprising Alexandre Marchand, Correspondent AFP (France), Philomene Remy, Correspondent, France 24 for India and South Asia, Alban Alvarez, Correspondent cum Cameraman, France 24, Alexander Huntley Travelli, Correspondent, The […]
605 Hajj pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia
BUDGAM: 24th batch of Pilgrims consisting of 605 Hujaj Kiram, 342 male and 263 female today left for Saudi Arabia in four Spice Jet Flights from Srinagar International Airport. The Hajj Pilgrims were seen off at airport by District Administration Budgam, Hajj Committee Officers/Officials and other concerned.
‘Jeenay Do’ helpline for strict action against defaulters of PCPNDT Act
UDHAMPUR: In order to fillip sex ratio in the district, Udhampur District Administration Sunday launched “Jeene Do” helpline to deal with defaulters of PCPNDT Act under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme. Taking serious view of declining sex ratio in the district, Deputy Commissioner Dr Piyush Singla decided to launch the helpline to enable the public […]
