Veterinary faculty, Police officers’ deputation meet Chief Minister
A deputation of members of Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of SKUAST-K met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. The deputation apprised the Chief Minister about the level of veterinary sciences education in Kashmir and the research activities carried at the campus. They suggested measures for livestock development in the State. They also sought upgradation […]
MVD Baramulla fines traffic violators
Acting on the reports of overloading and traffic norms violation, ARTO Baramulla conducted vehicle checking on Narbal Gulmarg highway. The checking squad was led by Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Baramulla, Jamsheed Chowdary. The squad checked more than a hundred vehicles during the day. 56 vehicles were challaned for various violations committed against traffic rules. […]
DAK urges use of HPV vaccine to prevent cancers
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today urged parents to get their children vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) that would prevent several types of cancers. With cancer cases on rise in Jammu and Kashmir, President DAK Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement said we have an amazing opportunity to prevent certain types of cancers in future […]
Minister holds video conference with Union HRD Minister
Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar today held video conference with education ministers of different states in which Minister for Education; Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari also participated. The objective of the conference was to discuss the issues related to learning outcomes, teachers training and issues pertaining to BEd and DEd colleges. Speaking on the occasion, HRD […]
Mehbooba making ‘biased, partial’ statements : JRL
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Wednesday while reacting to the statement made by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, wherein she has said that” pluralism was vanishing from Kashmir while it was vibrant in Jammu, said that people in Kashmir always illustrated religious tolerance and will continue to depict the same in future too. According to a statement […]
Army dedicates computer museum to students
As part of an initiative to enhance the technological threshold amongst the students, Army Camp Ganderbal, under the aegis of HQ 3 Sect Rashtriya Rifles, dedicated a Computer Museum to the students of Sainik School, Manasbal. The Computer Museum was established as a vision of Victor Force in different Parts of Kashmir, with an aim […]
Mehbooba, Drabu welcome extension of tax exemption for JK’s industries
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the extension in tax exemption announced today by the Centre for the industries in Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister said the extension in tax exemption would go a long way in promoting industrial growth and economic development in the State. The extension in tax exemption for industries […]
J&K Bank rehabilitates family of deceased Ratnipora girl
J& K Bank today followed the earlier exemplary action of terminating its employee found involved in the unfortunate incident at B.U. Ratnipora on July 28th with fulfilment of commitment to rehabilitate the deceased girl’s family by extending a financial assistance of Rs 25 lacs. The move is aimed at providing a respectable livelihood to them […]
Abdul Haq reviews preparations for Solid Waste Management in rural areas
Minister for Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq Wednesday reviewed the preparations of waste Management in rural areas at a joint meeting of the Rural Sanitation, Rural Development Department and National Rural Livelihood Mission at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre. The meeting was attended by Director Rural Development Kashmir Gazanfar Ali, Director Rural […]
CS reviews progress of land acquisition for Srinagar, Jammu Ring Road projects
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Wednesday reviewed the progress of land acquisition proceedings for construction of 4 lane ring road/by pass around Srinagar and Jammu cities. The project is being taken up by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). Commissioner Secretary, PW (R&B) Department, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Commissioner Secretary, Revenue, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, and […]