Reducing gender disparities our core ideology: NC
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday said that reducing gender disparities formed the “core of the party’s ideology”. Addressing a gathering of Women’s wing functionaries and workers here at party head quarters Nawa e Subha, Srinagar, party’s Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani said the party will strive towards enhancing status of women through […]
PMKVY skill training courses: JKSDM extends date of admission till July 6
SRINAGAR: J&K Skill Development Mission (JKSDM) has extended the closing date of admissions of candidates in the second batch of PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) scheme till 6th July, 2019. Earlier, 27th June, 2019 was the last date for receipt of applications from candidates seeking admissions in skill training courses under PMKVY. PMKVY is […]
Police-Public meeting held in old city
Srinagar: A Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting was Friday held at Police Station Nowhatta where community members from neighboring areas participated in the meeting. The meeting was chaired by SDPO Khanyar along with SHO Police Station Nowhatta. A wide range of issues were raised during the meeting. The chairing officer assured the participants that […]
Bootlegger held in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: Police on Friday arrested a bootlegger in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. The accused identified as Showkat Ahmad Kasana son of Tuta Kasana resident of Poshkar, Kangan was arrested during a checkpoint at Poshkar area of Kangan and has been taken to Police Station Kangan where he remains in custody. Police also recovered 13 bottles […]
JK Tourism Deptt participates in SKAL Asia Congress at Bengaluru
SRINAGAR: Department of Tourism, J&K, participated in the 48th Session of the four-day SKAL Asia Congress which began at Bangalore. Director Tourism, Kashmir Nisar Ahmad Wani along with eight members of SKAL Kashmir Chapter are attending the Congress to promote Kashmir as the choicest tourist destination of the country. The Department has also set up […]
Implementation of National Livestock Mission reviewed by CS
Project proposals of Rs 26.42 Cr approved for 2019-20
SRINAGR: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam Friday chaired a meeting of the State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) to oversee the implementation and accord of approval to the National Livestock Mission (NLM), Action Plan- 2019-20. Financial Commissioner, Finance, Dr. Arun Mehta, Principal Secretary, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Asgar Samoon, Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, […]
Axis Bank relocates branch to Karan Nagar in Srinagar
Srinagar: Axis Bank, India’s third largest private Bank Friday announced that it has relocated its branch which was at Srinagar Fruit Mandi Complex, Parimpora Srinagar, Kashmir to a new location at Karan Nagar, Srinagar, Lake City plaza, Karan Nagar, Srinagar. The Karan Nagar branch was inaugurated by Dr. Shahid Choudhary, DC (IAS), Srinagar in the […]
Eleven including nine girl students killed in road mishap
Srinagar: Eleven students, including nine girls, of a computer coaching institute died and seven others were injured Thursday when the minibus they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, police said. The vehicle, carrying students from the Poonch-based institute, fell into the gorge near Peer Ki Gali on the […]
Blast inside a shop in Kulgam left one dead, two others injured
Srinagar: One person was killed and two others injured Thursday in a blast in Kulgam district of south Kashmir, police said. An explosion took place at Chadder village in Kulgam district injuring three persons, one of whom succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospital, a police official said. The deceased has been identified […]
Shah, Guv Malik hold talks on wide-ranging issues
Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Thursday held discussions on wide-ranging issues relating to equitable growth and development of the state, an official spokesperson said. The governor presented to Shah handicraft items representing the exquisite craftsmanship of Kashmir and Ladakh and a commemorative coin of Shri Mata […]
