SAC approves pension scheme for unorganized sector
JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) has accorded sanction to the Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan, scheme (PM-SYM) 2019 in the State from 15th February, this year. Notably, the Government of India had announced the mega pension scheme for the un-organised sector in the interim Budget 2019. The scheme would ensure old […]
NC rallies across JK to protest GoI’ s decision
Amendments to constitution ‘blatant violation of Article 370’
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Saturday carried out a protest rally across the state to express dismay over the union cabinet’s decision of bringing amendments to the constitution applicable to J&K Order of 1954. The regional mainstream political party termed the amendment as ‘a blatant violation of Article 370’. The main protest rally in this […]
We will be kicked out of our homes if we don’t resist onslaught on our rights: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani, Saturday said that people in general and pro-freedom camp in particular need to put a collective narrative against the government banning Jamaat-e-Islami. Commenting on gag of age old religo-political organization Jamaat-e-Islami, Geelani as per a statement issued here said, “If we turn a blind eye to the […]
306 projects costing Rs 1241.65 cr approved for funding
2512 projects with cumulative investment of Rs 6565 cr cleared till date
JAMMU: The High-Powered Committee (HPC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Navin K Chaudhary approved for funding fresh lot of 306 projects involving an investment of Rs 1241.65 crore. HPC, constituted by the Governor’s Administration for clearing languishing and key infrastructure projects for expeditious completion, has in its […]
Create digital literacy among rural masses, says K Skandan
JAMMU: Advisor to Governor, K. Skandan, Saturday underscored the need for greater awareness about the Common Service Centres (CSCs) functioning in the State so that maximum rural masses are made aware about the concept of investment, financial literacy and investor awareness programmes. The Advisor was interacting with the officers of Information Technology Department during his […]
Youth killed during clashes at encounter site
5 security men also killed during encounter, 5 other injured
Srinagar: A 21-year-old civilian was killed and several others were injured in alleged government forces action near an encounter site at Babagund, Langate in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that the youth identified as Waseem Ahmad Mir (21) son of Mohammad Akbar Mir of Zaloora suffered critical bullet wounds in his […]
Finally, IAF pilot reaches home
New Delhi: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was released by Pakistan on Friday even though the paperwork involved led to a lot of delay over his release. After Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced the release of the IAF pilot, the situation that both the countries had come to eased as the war euphoria and the […]
