KU, CUK organise joint conference on NEP-2020
VCs, experts bat for early implementation of key provisions
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir and the Central University of Kashmir jointly organised on Wednesday a seminar-cum-webinar on implementation of the National Education Policy-2020 in the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. KU Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad presided over the national-level conference, organised by the departments of Education of the two universities to identify key issues […]
BJP unnerved by PAGD’s decision of fighting DDC polls: Mehbooba
Says alliance candidates face hurdles while campaigning
Shopian: People’s Democratic Party chief and the key leader of PAGD Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday said that BJP is feeling unnerved over the PAGD’s decision of joining the DDC poll fray and that was why the alliance candidates are barred from going for campaigning in Southern districts and other parts of Kashmir. Talking to reporters at […]
Rajeev Gupta appointed Principal Secretary to CJ
Srinagar: The J&K High Court appointed Rajeev Gupta, Director, Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy as Principal Secretary to the Chief Justice. Further, till posting of a regular incumbent in his place, he shall hold additional charge of Director, Jammu and Kashmir Judicial Academy, according to an order issued by the court’s Registrar General, Jawad Ahmad. […]
25 open gymnasiums being set up across Srinagar: DDC
SRINAGAR: In an initiative making one of the most needed health-related requirements of modern life easily available to residents, the Srinagar district administration is setting up open gymnasiums in public parks and grounds across the city. In the first phase of the project, a total of 25 open gymnasiums or workout facilities are being set […]
Massive demolition drive carried out in south Kashmir
Awantipora: Under road-widening plan, District Administration Pulwama Wednesday conducted a massive demolition drive to clear the ‘encroachments’ and ‘illegal constructions’ on Srinagar-Anantnag Highway. Amid chill and rain, the massive demolition drive was conducted near Khar Mode and its adjoining areas in Awantipora, officials said. Witnessed said that dozens of concrete structures including shops and houses […]
Lt guv condoles demise of prominent Shia cleric
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of prominent Shia cleric and All India Muslim Personal Law Board vice president Maulana Kalbe Sadiq. Maulana Sadiq, 83, died around 10 pm at a private hospital in Lucknow, his son Kalbe Sibtain said. He was admitted to the ICU […]
Suspected drug peddlers arrested
Srinagar: Police have arrested eight suspected drug peddlers in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered contraband substance from their possession. During the intervening night of 24 and 25 November, officers at a check point established at Dalwach crossing in Qazigund area of Kulgam intercepted two vehicles with eight persons on board, a police […]
PM holds 33rd PRAGATI video-conference with Chief Secretaries
Reviews progress on Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project in J&K
JAMMU: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Wednesday chaired his 33rd interaction through PRAGATI with Union Secretaries of various Ministries and Chief Secretaries of States/UTs. Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam also participated in the video conference. Reviewing the operationalization of agricultural reforms in the country, Prime Minister said that the reforms are aimed at transforming the […]