CAG finds serious lapses on fund utilization in HED
A whooping amount of Rs 61 lakhs released for libraries has remained unspent in Higher Education Department (HED) during the past many years, a latest report by Comptroller and Auditor General (CEG) has revealed. The funds as per CAG report were allotted to colleges under Books and Periodicals during the year 2011-12 to 20015-16. “Though […]
CUK, HKM Degree college holds Youth Summit-2017
In joint collaboration between Department of Students Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) and HKM Government Degree College Bandipore, Youth Summit-2017 was held at Degree College premises here. Speaking at the valedictory function, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj-ud-Din advised the students to be upright in their dealings and always keep the […]
Inter-District Martial Arts competition concludes
Inter-District Martial Arts competition concluded here today, with Budgam bagging overall championship, Srinagar, Shopian occupying at 2nd and 3rdslot. The competition was held in different games in different weight categories: Kick-boxing in weight categories 52 kg and 48 kg, WU-SHU in weight categories 48kg and 52 weight kg, Sqay in 50 kg weight, Taekwondo in […]
FM approves creation of Jammu & Kashmir Civil Supplies Corporation
In a significant decision, Minister of Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu, today gave approval to the creation of Jammu Kashmir Civil Supplies Corporation that will change the face of Public Distribution System in the State. The Minister said the Corporation will be the sole agency for procurement of food grains under Public Distribution System while maintaining […]
Minister for speeding up construction of houses for Weaker Sections of Society
Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Social Welfare and Health & Medical Education Asiea Naqash today impressed on the officials to speed up process of building houses for weaker sections of the society under Centrally Sponsored Schemes. She said during a review meeting of urban local bodies here. For providing succor to the […]
Post Office adopting new business to optimize its strength
Opening a bank account in the Post Office has become an easier procedure for the people as the account can be maintained with a meager amount of Rs 50 from now onwards. The role of Post Offices around the world is undergoing changes as traditional postal activities are supplanted by electronic mail and use of […]
Malik condemns forces action at Zainpora Shopian
Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik Thursday condemned the ‘brutal’ killing of a minor girl at Zainpora Shupian and after-wards injuring dozens of mourners by bullets and pellets. While terming this killing and assault on people as ‘most condemnable act’, Malik according to the statement issued here said that “a […]
Baramulla-Banihal train services to remain suspended tomorrow
Authorities have decided to suspend train services from Baramulla to Banihal tomorrow on Friday. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the shutdown call and proposed march towards UN office in Sonwar called by the separatist leadership to protest against the ‘unabated killings and caging of leadership in Kashmir.
Restrictions to be imposed in Srinagar parts tomorrow
In view of the separatist shutdown call tomorrow restrictions under section 144 will be imposed in srinagar parts tomorrow. “Restrictions under section 144 will be imposed in the areas falling under the jurisdiction of eight police stations of Srinagar including Khanyar, Nowhatta, Rainawari, Maharaj gunj, safakadal, Maisuma, Kralkhud and Ram Munshi Bagh on Friday July […]
JK CM congratulates President-elect Ram Nath Kovind
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has congratulated President elect, Ram Nath Kovind on his election as the 14th President of India. In her congratulatory message to Kovind, the Chief Minister said his victory marks an important milestone in the political history of the country. While hoping that the tenure of Kovind would prove to be inspiring, […]