Highway closure: Rationing of petroleum products ordered, Div Com told
Directs strict action against rumor mongers
Srinagar: In view of preventing inclement weather conditions, frequent closure of National Highway and other issues, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Tuesday convened a meeting with all District Development Commissioners (DDCs) to review the status of essential commodities. During the meeting, the Divisional Commissioner was informed that essential services are functioning smoothly in all […]
Don’t play with fire, Mehbooba on ‘tinkering’ with 35A
Srinagar: PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti on Monday came down heavily on the Centre over Article 35A that gives the state legislative powers to define the residents of Jammu and Kashmir and their privileges, asking it not to play with fire else people might witness something that they haven’t since the country’s independence. “Don’t play with […]
NIA identifies vehicle used in Pulwama attack, links it to Sajjad
New Delhi: The NIA Monday said the owner of the vehicle used in the Pulwama terror attack has been identified and he has joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed outfit. An official spokesman said the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation by identifying the vehicle and its owner after piecing together remnants […]
OIC calls emergency meeting of its Contact Group on JK
Islamabad: The Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) has called an emergency meeting of its Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir on February 26 following a request by Pakistan, a media report said. “On the request of Islamic Republic of Pakistan a meeting of the Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir … will be held at […]
Unite to defend Art 35-A, Hakeem to mainstream, Civil Society
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former MLA Khansahib, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Monday warned that any misadventure to tinker with it was fraught with disastrous consequences. In a statement issued here, Hakeem reiterated that Article 35-A of the Constitution of India was untouchable, saying Article 35-A is a Constitutional guarantee for safety to the […]
CS reviews futuristic development plan for capital cities of Jammu, Srinagar
Jammu: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam Monday chaired a meeting here to discuss and finalize the timelines for setting in motion the Metropolitan Region Development Authorities (MRDAs) at Jammu and Srinagar including its extended arms i.e the Jammu Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Private Limited and Srinagar Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Private Limited. Principal Secretary, […]
Shailendra reviews election preparedness, status of facilities at Polling Stations
Jammu: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), J&K, Shailendra Kumar, Monday chaired a meeting to discuss the general preparedness and other related issues for the forthcoming elections in the State. The CEO held detailed discussion with the officers regarding the creation of infrastructural and other basic facilities at the polling stations across the State for the smooth […]
Lack of ICU at Super Specialty Hospital costing patients lives: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) headed by Dr. Nisar-ul-Hassan Monday expressed serious concern over lack of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Super Specialty Hospital at Shireen Bagh, which runs under the administrative control of Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar. “Non-availability of ICU is costing lives of patients,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan said […]
Govt clears appointment of 10,000 Teacher Grade-II
Jammu: Government on Monday cleared appointment of approximately 10,000 SSA-RReTs to the Teacher Grade-II in compliance of the State Administrative Council (SAC) decision taken in December, 2018. Concerned authorities are making all efforts to clear cases of all eligible SSA-RReTs in next three days. In continuation of above process, a meeting of the High Level […]
New Medical Colleges, 20 posts of FSL
SSB extends last date for online applications for 1235 posts
Jammu: J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has extended the last date for submission of online application forms for 1235 posts of five New Medical Colleges and 20 posts of Forensic Science Laboratory of the Home Department. According to Malik Suhail, PRO, JKSSB, the last date for submission of online application forms for all these posts […]
