Private School in Pulwama keeps 17 books in Nursery curriculum
Srinagar: Following complaints by parents, the District administration Pulwama has issued a show cause notice to a leading private school for forcing students to purchase stationery items and books from the school itself. The school has issued the order in complete violation of the court directions. The show cause notice to ‘Dolphin International School’ was […]
JK Bags 10 medals in national Champioship
Srinagar: In the ongoing Championships of Sqay Martial Arts and Hupkwondo Student players from the State of Jammu and Kashmir have won 2 Gold, 3 Silver and 5 Bronze medals in the 63rd National School Games being organized in Bhopal. The championship is being organized under the aegis of School Games Federation of India. […]
Vohra tells CM to ‘pull up’ non-performing departments
JAMMU: Governor N N Vohra on Thursday asked the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for enforcement of a stringent approach in regard to all departments which were not performing adequately. Vohra during an hour long meeting with the Chief Minister also discussed various important matters relating to the affairs of the State. Governor suggested to […]
Top Boss at JKPCC terms audio clip as ‘fabricated’
Srinagar: After Jammu and Kashmir Projects and Construction Corporation (JKPCC) Vice Chairman asked vigilance commissioner to take suo-moto cognizance of an alleged bribe case against the MD of the corporation, the top official today said that audio clip is a fabricated one. “I have never talked like that. Some mischievous elements have fabricated all this […]
Face NIA with bravery: Geelani to youth
Srinagar: Saying that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is being used to create fear psychosis among youth, Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Thursday asked Kashmiri youth to face the NIA with bravery, persistence and commitment. Speaking at a seminar on Iqbal Day organized by Tehreek-e-Hurriyat at Hyderpora head office, Geelani while referring to […]
BOSE commits another error, fails to maintain secrecy
Srinagar: Board of School Education (BOSE) has once again failed to maintain privacy and secrecy of question papers devised for the class 12th annual examinations. Students appearing in 12th class examinations conducted by BOSE on Wednesday were surprised to see the question paper of Urdu which was set for class 10 students. The class […]
Editorial: Ensuring a better pilgrimage
Srinagar: Since pilgrimage tourism is witnessing a surge across the globe, Kashmir too has not escaped the phenomenon. This sector has flourished in Kashmir Valley with almost 15000 people making the Umrah pilgrimage last year through private tour operators. Besides, 2000 people also performed Hajj through these tour operators. The private Hajj and Umrah […]
Dineshwar Sharma calls on Chief Minister
JAMMU: The Special Representative of the Centre, Dineshwar Sharma called on Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here this evening. Mr. Sharma briefed the Chief Minister about his visit to the State. He also informed her about his deliberations with various groups and individuals in the Valley. Pertinently, Sharma also met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj […]
Forces lay siege to Tral village
Srinagar: Government forces on Thursday evening launched a Cordon and search operation in Pinglish village of Tral tehsil in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Official sources said that forces launched search operation after receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Sources said that heavy deployement of forces has been made in […]
Dineshwar Sharma meets Governor
JAMMU: Shri Dineshwar Sharma, Special Representative of the Government of India for the Dialogue in Jammu and Kashmir, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Sharma is currently visiting the State and meeting representatives of different sections of society, student organizations, political parties, social and religious groups etc. Sharma informed Governor […]