Snowfall raises hopes for tourist arrivals
Gulmarg: With upper reaches of the Valley receiving season’s first snowfall, tourist flow to Kashmir is likely to witness a slight increase. Breath taking images of snow-covered tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg are enticing locals as well as tourists from other parts of the country, raising hope for the people associated with the tourism […]
Symposium on ‘Status of Women in Civilized Society’ held at CUK
Srinagar: Central University of Kashmir (CUK), Registrar, Prof. M. Afzal Zargar Thursday said the atrocities on women folk were being committed from times immemorial and there was dire need to check these in contemporary times. “In our history, many civilizations existed on this earth and the women have always been at the receiving end. They […]
Seven Doctors infected by swine flu at SKIMS
Srinagar: After the dreaded swine flu virus took its toll on the doctors working at SKIMS, the families of several doctors, according to reports are now getting affected by the flu. Sources within SKIMS revealed that the number of doctors who have tested positive for H1N1 is only increasing, with some preferring not to disclose […]
Academic session starts in schools but without books to read
Srinagar: Even if the department of school education has started its new academic session across the Valley, the schools are yet to receive the books and other stationery items from the administration which has marred academics in the schools. The new academic session in the Valley commenced from November 14 but the school education […]
Faced with power blues, Govt shunts Dheeraj Gupta
Srinagar: The government on Thursday transferred senior IAS officer Dheeraj Gupta for failing to formulate a comprehensive plan of action to deal with the power crises in the state. An order issued by the government said that Principal Secretary to JK Govt, Power Development Department Dheeraj Gupta (IAS), has been transferred and posted as Principal […]
Explore rich Mycological diversity available in the state: Guv to scientists
Jammu: Governor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the University of Jammu, inaugurated the National Conference on Fungal Biology: Recent Trends and Future Prospects and the 44th Annual meeting of the Mycological Society of India (MSI), at the University of Jammu, here today. Governor complimented the University of Jammu and the MSI for organizing this important […]
Div Com reviews progress of Semi-Ring Road, NH444
Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed the officials to expedite the pace of work on all developmental works within stipulated deadline. The Div Com was speaking at a meeting to review the progress on Semi Ring Road, NH444, Bharat Mala and World Bank-funded projects. The meeting was attended by Director NHAI and […]
JK to celebrate World Heritage Week with festivity: Minister
Jammu: Minister of State for Education and Tourism, Priya Sethi today called for celebrating World Heritage Week throughout the State with festivity to raise awareness on State’s rich heritage besides encouraging its preservation and promotion. The Minister stated this while chairing a meeting held to review preparations for World Heritage Week celebration to be […]
Employment fair under National Career Project innaugurated
Shopian: In its endeavor to provide employment to the unemployed youth of district Shopian, District Employment & Counselling Centre Shopian organized one day Employment Fair-Cum-Recruitment Drive- under National Career Project held at Shopian The Programme was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shopian Parveez Sajad Ganie. Later on, he inspected various stalls set up by the […]
Editorial: No nepotism please
Srinagar: The present government has been once again made to stand against allegations of nepotism as various appointments have surfaced in the Ministry of social welfare. The appointments have been made in brazen violations as no selection process was either followed nor was the qualifications of these blue eyed boys taken into account. Even though […]