Minister represents JK at international conference on Consumer Affairs
New Delhi: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Tribal Affairs Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali reaffirmed the state government’s resolve to safeguard consumer rights. Representing Jammu & Kashmir State, Zulfkar was speaking at International Conference on Consumer Protection organized by Government of India in collaboration with United Nations. The Conference, which was inaugurated by Prime […]
Restrictions in Srinagar areas today
Srinagar: The District administration in Srinagar has decided to impose restrictions in jurisdictions of seven police stations in Old city areas. An official in the administration said that complete restrictions will be imposed in Rainawari, Nowhatta, Khanyar, Safakdal, M R Gunj, while partial restrictions will be imposed in Kralkhud and Maisuma areas. Pertinently, the […]
Secy Horticulture takes stock of arrangements for Apple Year launch
Srinagar: In connection with Apple Year launch, Secretary Horticulture, Manzoor Ahmad Lone today convened a meeting with its coordination committee. The meeting was attended by Director Information Muneer-ul-Islam, Director Horticulture Planning and Management Manzoor Ahmad Qadri, Director Floriculture Muhammad Hussain Mir, Deputy Director Tourism Kashmir Riyaz Ahmad and various other officers of Horticulture, J&K Bank […]
Teachers avoid postings in schools in rural areas
Srinagar: The tall claims of the government to overcome the loopholes in school education department notwithstanding, there seems to be no end to the ‘malpractices’ that are being followed in the department. The educational institutions in rural areas have become victim of official apathy as most of the teaching staff from schools have been […]
JKEDI organizes mega awareness camp-cum-loan mela
Kulgam: Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) in collaboration with District Administration and JK Bank Thursday organized a mega awareness camp-cum-loan mela here at DC Office Complex Kulgam. The day-long programme was organized for the unemployed educated youth of Kulgam district particularly college pass outs. Member Parliament, Nazir Ahmad Laway was the chief […]
Regularization of illegal constructions: Govt announces constitution of empowered committees
Srinagar: The State Government on Thursday constituted Empowered Committees, for scrutinizing the applications being submitted by the applicants for regularization of illegal and unauthorized constructions in Jammu, Srinagar and Katra. The committee for Srinagar comprises Divisional Commissioner Kashmir as chairman, and seven members including Vice chairman (VC) Srinagar Development Authority, VC Lakes and Waterways […]
Editorial: Why can’t ceasefire be an option
Srinagar: Perhaps setting the undertone for talks, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday tried to impress upon the police force in the state to prepare the ground for a dialogue. The CM’s statement cannot be taken in isolation. Primarily, because it has come at a time when the central government has already taken an initiative […]
Vyas to stay as CS
Srinagar: JK Chief Secretary B B Vyas who was set to retire on November 30, 2017, got a three months extension with effect from December 1st, reports said. Vyas was appointed chief secretary by the government in April this year. He was to retire on superannuation on 30 November. Vyas is a 1986 batch […]
Pattan Police traces missing boy
Pattan: Police on Thursday claimed to have traced a boy who was missing from his house in Mehnmoodpora since today morning. Police said that the boy identified as Showkat Ahmad Lone who was missing since morning was traced out from Jammu. Pattan Police after receiving the Information about missing of a minor boy had registered […]
CASO in Bamdoora Anantnag
Srinagar: Government forces on Thursday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO in Bamdoora village of Kokernag area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The operation was launched in the village after forces received inputs about the presence of militants in the area. All the entry and exit points have been sealed as more forces are […]