Minister reviews implementation of Social Welfare Schemes in State
Minister of State for Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Asiea Naqash today convened a high-level meeting of officers of Social Welfare Department to review the status of implementation of Social Welfare Schemes in the State. Asiea held threadbare discussion with the officers of the Social Welfare and allied departments regarding their activities besides […]
JK Cements to open new outlets, setup a new plant as well: Yatoo
To get the government run cement factory on tracks, JK Cements Vice Chairman, Nazir Ahmad Yatoo today said that the company plans to open new outlets across the state to boost the sale of the cement in the Jammu and Kashmir. Yatoo also said that the company plans to set up a another cement producing […]
The Hyundai Next Gen Verna – Real Sedan launched
The much awaited and most thrilling Sedan – The Next Gen Verna – was launched in India by Hyundai Motors India Ltd. today 22nd August 2017. In Kashmir “The Next Gen Verna” was launched at KC Hyundai, Hyderpora, Srinagar by Iftikhar Ahmad – Vice President HDFC Bank, in presence of Tariq Mir – Media Partner […]
Trial run of Supply Chain management programme from Sept 1: Minister
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information, Chowdhary Zulfikar Ali today directed the concerned to extend the trial run of Supply Chain management programme to 11 new districts of the State in the second phase from first of next month. The Minister issued the instructions during a meeting held here to […]
Minister pays surprise visit to JKSTRC Cargo Division
Minister of State for Transport, Sunil Kumar Sharma today paid a surprise visit to Parimpora, Srinagar and inspected the Cargo Division of Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC). The Minister reviewed the functioning of the Division and also interacted with the officers and officials there. He issued on the spot instruction to the […]
Better connectivity gateway to development, economic prosperity: Minister
Describing connectivity as a gateway to development, the Minister for Horticulture Syed Basharat Bukhari today said that good roads help to improve the economy of an area by enhancing employment generation opportunities and improving connectivity among people. The Minister said this while chairing a meeting, where he reviewed the statue of various ongoing development works, […]
CS reviews implementation of PFMS
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Tuesday reviewed the progress of implementation of the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) in the state, in a meeting, he chaired here with Administrative Secretaries and senior officers. PFMS is a web based online system for fund management and e-payment. The system provides for a financial platform for all government […]
Zilhajj moon not sighted, Eidul Azha on September 2
The Zilhaj moon was not sighted on Tuesday, hence Eidul Azha will be celebrated across Pakistan on September 2. Pakistan Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman , Mufti Muneebur Rehman announced the decision following a meeting in Islamabad, saying the committee did not receive any evidence of moon sighting. The Islamic month of Zilhaj will now commence […]
Counselling cells must in schools, colleges: Altaf Bukhari
Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said establishment of counseling cells in educational institutions is imperative for students’ guidance and the government is keen to establish such centres at an earliest. He said setting up of counseling cells would lead to massive participation of students in education reforms. Through this setup, the students […]
JK Governor meets Rajnath Singh
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed with him various issues including repeated ceasefire violations, officials said. Governor apprised Singh about the prevailing situation in the Kashmir Valley and steps taken for restoring normalcy in the valley. The ceasefire violations from across the border, increasing infiltration attempts […]