Will invite Hurriyat, mainstream to roundtable conference on Art 35-A: Rasheed
Welcoming the meeting between NC patron Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over Article 35-A, Awami Itehad Party (AIP) President Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh Wednesday appealed both the leaders to rise to the occasion and show consistency in order to make the efforts from all quarters result oriented. “Though the step (meeting between […]
Equal pay for equal work: SC comes to the rescue of temporary employees
In a big relief to lakhs temporary employee who have been hired by government departments and agencies across the country on contractual basis, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that they are entitled to wages at par with permanent employees and principle of ‘equal pay for equal work’ must be followed. A bench of Justices […]
10 killed, 15 injured after vehicle falls in a gorge
At least ten persons died including a three month old baby and fifteen others suffered injuries when a vehicle carrying the passengers skidded off the road and rolled down a ravine in Reasi district of Jammu on Wednesday. According to the reports, a Tempo Traveller bearing registration number JK02AT-0730 skidded off the road near Chachi […]
Vohra, Mehbooba grieved over loss of lives
Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives in an unfortunate road accident at Mahore area of the Reasi district. In a message the Governor has prayed for peace to the departed souls and wished the bereaved families the strength to bear this sad loss. He has […]
Students vent ire against KU officials, allege lackadaisical approach of officialsÂ
Various college students- 1st year (second semester) on Wednesday staged a massive protest in Srinagar against Kashmir University officials for framing “out of syllabus” question paper. The students from Women’s’ college, Amar Singh College and Gandhi College took a procession towards Press Enclave and staged protest against Kashmir University (KU) and their college authorities for […]
82 Police personnel promoted
The Committee constituted by the Traffic Police Hqrs. J&K regarding grant of In-situ promotions to the Police personnel of Traffic Range, Jammu met today at THQ J&K, Srinagar. After thorough scrutiny of the service records, in-situ promotion in respect of 82 officials was granted by the IGP Traffic J&K. The endeavour and focus was to […]
J&K Bank initiates single window clearance system for entrepreneurs
The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Wednesday initiated a single window clearance system for entrepreneurs. The move is aimed at providing hassle free support to the entrepreneurs and ensure speedy disposal of projects through single window clearance system. J&K Bank today dedicated a full-fledged Business Unit and a Satellite office of Sher-i-Kashmir Employment & Welfare Programme […]
Silk worm rearers crave for health insurance, other incentives
Small scale entrepreneurs engaged in silk worm rearing in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have alleged that the department of sericulture is denying them health insurance and other incentives meant for them. A number of silk worm rears said that to the boost sericulture in Kashmir various incentives including health insurance and rearing sheds are provided […]
CM lays foundation of Industrial Estate at Wuyan
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of an industrial estate at Wyun (Pampore), which would be developed by SICOP at an estimated cost of Rs. 29.31 crore. The Industrial Estate would be set up over an area of 272 kanals of land which would make up for 149 units and […]
CM lays foundation of Industrial Estate at Wuyan
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday laid the foundation stone of an industrial estate at Wyun (Pampore), which would be developed by SICOP at an estimated cost of Rs. 29.31 crore. The Industrial Estate would be set up over an area of 272 kanals of land which would make up for 149 units and […]