Kashmir not in the list of most drug affected states
Baramulla: There are 70 million drug addicts across India but Kashmir was not in the list of most drug affected states as yet, according to a data provided by the union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. “India has more than 70 million drug addicts and there are ten suicides on a daily basis […]
Action against non-performing teachers is a welcome move: AIP
Srinagar: Appreciating government’s concern to improve quality education in its schools, Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh Tuesday said that recent directives passed by Education department seeking action against teachers who performed below standard is a welcome step. However, Er Rasheed said that the proposal to post the […]
Industrial sector focused on growth, employment generation: Bhat
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Government is taking tangible steps to address problem of unemployment in the state with renewed focus an Industrial growth. Vice Chairman Handloom and Handicrafts Corporations, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat said in the process the small-scale Industries will get a further push as sustained effort is being made for its added viability. He […]
Dy CM for making JK self-reliant in energy sector
Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today asked the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKDPDC) to focus on augmentation of power generation capacity so that J&K becomes self-reliant in energy sector. The Deputy Chief Minister said this while addressing 5th Meeting of Management and Finance Sub-Committee of JKSPDC here today. Minister of […]
‘New Petroleum retail outlet to come up at Leh’
Jammu: Minister for Cooperatives and Ladakh Affairs, Chering Dorjay, said that a project is in pipeline to set up a new Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) retail outlet dealership at village Nimoo in Leh which will be operated by Bami Dunya Cooperative Consumer Store (BDCCS) Ltd. The Minister informed this while discussing modalities for […]
Ensure availability of quality Spray Oils to fruit growers: Minister
Jammu: Taking cognizance of the lack of easy accessibility of Petroleum Derived Tree Spray Oils (TSO) to the orchardists/farmers, Minister for Horticulture Syed Basharat Ahmed Bukhari today reviewed feedback obtained from the representatives of the oil companies regarding this concern. This feedback was obtained during a meeting convened by the Secretary, Horticulture Department with the […]
Forces lay siege to Pulwama village
Pulwama: Government forces Tuesday night started a Cordon & Search Operation (CASO) in Pinglena area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Official sources said that area has been cordoned off by a joint team of 55 RR, SOG Pulwama and 183 & 182 bn CRPF, after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. […]
Cordon and search operation in Shopian village
Shopian: Cordon & Search Operation (CASO) has been started by government forces at new colony Nazneenpora village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Official sources said that area has been cordoned off by 44 RR, CRPF 14 Bn and Shopian Police after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Sources said that large […]
Govt mulling to set up Medical University in JK: Bali Bhagat
JAMMU: In order to cater to the growing demands of large number of government and private medical colleges, including dental, AYUSH, para-medical and physiotherapy institutions across the State, Government is mulling to establish an independent Medical University in Jammu and Kashmir. Presently there are more than two dozens of medical institutions, including nursing and para-medical […]
Govt amends recruitment rules for LMD Gazetted services
JAMMU: Government has notified fresh Service Recruitment Rules for Gazetted services in Legal Metrology Department by replacing J&K Legal Metrology (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules, 2005. In this regard, the government has issued SRO 466 notifying J&K Legal Metrology (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules, 2017 in which Schedule-I comprise 28 sanctioned strength of posts, including 2 Joint […]