JRL protests commendation to army major
The joint resistance leaders on Friday staged protest against the commendation to an Army major who tied a youth to a jeep as human shield. According to the statement issued here, the leaders termed the award to officer as ‘sheer violation of human rights’. While condemning the commendation to Army major, the activists and people […]
Beware: Govt warns officers of action for failure to implement RTI
State government has warned the officers of strict action in case they fail to implement the provision of the right to information act (RTI) which seeks to ensure transparency here. In an order which has been issued by the general administration department (GAD), it has been noted that the officers have shown slackness in the […]
Congress distances from Aiyer-Hurriyat meet
The Congress party has maintained contradictory policy on Kashmir as it chose to stay away from the meeting between the civil society group led by senior party leader and former Minister, Mani Shanker Aiyer, with Hurriyat Conference while claiming that it will reach a solution on Kashmir problem through the policy planning group, headed […]
KV impact: Committees formed to investigate medical negligence in LD Hospital
Medical Superintendent, Govt. Lal Ded Hospital, and Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar, Friday constituted two different committees to enquire about the cause of death of an infant in Lal Ded Hospital on Thursday, with Chief Minister’s office assuring that it is closely monitoring the investigation process. As reported by this newspaper on Friday, that a […]
CM chairs meet to oversee, review Ramadhan arrangements
As the Holy month of Ramadhan is set to start across the world, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today reviewed the arrangements put in place by the administration for the holy month across the State in a high level meeting. The Chief Minister took a detailed review regarding status and availability of power, drinking water, essential […]
Govt to introduce Disaster Management subject in JK’s schools
Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today announced that ‘Disaster Management’ will be introduced as a full-time subject in schools and colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. He made the announcement during the meeting with a delegation of students pursuing post-graduation in Disaster Management at University of Kashmir. The students met the Minister at his […]
JKReTTF threatens to lock out schools
The State Project Director Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has made a mockery of government’s tall claim to release two months salaries for ReTs under SSA. This was stated by Farooq Ahmad Tantray Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Rehbar e Taleem Teachers Forum (JKReTTF) in a statement released today. Tantray said that the amount released by the […]
Vacant posts in Education Department to be filled soon: Minister
Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said the posts of Headmasters, ZEOs, CEOs and other vacancies in the Education Department will be got filled at the earliest through recruiting agencies. He made this statement during the meeting with a delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum headed by Showkat Ahmad Bhat. During […]
No pol party in India is sincere in resolving Kashmir conflict: Er. Rasheed
Independent lawmaker, Er. Rasheed said that political parties In India have a unanimous position regarding Kashmir and they will not compromise it with the country’s National interest and national security. “Kashmiris have never been under any such impression that even a single political party or individual has ever been sincere to resolve Kashmir dispute or […]
Fight against drug abuse should initiate from school: DSEK
Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo, today said that fight against drug abuse should start from schools itself. He said that youth are the future of any nation or society and such efforts should be made to protect them from this malaise. The Director was speaking at a meeting convened to discuss recommendations […]