Cluster University organizes maiden Sports Festival
Srinagar: The first Sports Festival of the Cluster University Srinagar (CUS) was inaugurated by the Vice-chancellor Prof. Dr. Sheikh Javid Ahmed, at Government College for Women M. A. Road, Srinagar. The festival shall run for five days and culminate with the Prize Distribution Ceremony scheduled for October 10, 2017, at Government College for Women, M. A. […]
State Football League-2017: In Premier Division match, J&K Bank outperforms SFA
Srinagar: In the ongoing State Football League-2017, two matches were played at Synthetic Turf TRC on Tuesday, with J&K Bank beating State Football Academy (SFA) 4-0. In the Premier-Division match, J&K Bank XI thrashed SFA team by four goals to nil. Bank Team dominated the match right from the word go and gave no chances to […]
Chief Minister visits T-20 cricket tourney for women
Srinagar: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today visited the T-20 cricket tournament for girls being organized by State Cricket Academy under the auspices of J&K State Sports Council. The Chief Minister watched a match for few moments and also interacted with the participant players. On the occasion, the Chief Minister said the Government has given a focused […]
Unknown men decamp with rifle of policeman guarding Srinagar shrine
Srinagar: Unknown persons on Wednesday decamped with service rifle of a policeman guarding the shrine of Khanqah-e-Moula here in old city. Sources said that unknown persons snatched the rifle from IRP personnel Sajjad Ahmad (471/IRP) and ran away from the spot. A police officer also confirmed the incident and said that a case has been registered and investigations […]
Editorial: Invalid entity
The Khadi and Village Industries Board (JKKVIB) just a day back said that is has sponsored 1697 cases involving financial assistance to the tune Rs. 30.65 crore. The board also took credit of surpassing its target of finalizing 593 cases fixed under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for the current fiscal. The Board […]
Protests erupt over fresh incidents of braid chopping
Srinagar: The braid chopping incidents in Kashmir Valley continue to baffle the common people as two more incidents were reported from the Srinagar district on Wednesday. Meanwhile, police says that no victim is coming forward to register a complaint or even record a statement. Early in the morning, people alleged that two non-local persons […]
Govt failed to tackle braid chopping crisis, says NC
Srinagar: Opposition National Conference (NC), Wednesday criticized the government for failing to tackle the braid chopping crisis in the state. NC, senior leader Ali Mohammad Sagar while condemning the continuous spate of braid chopping incidents happening throughout the valley said that the promises of Chief Minister also failed to get to the issue. “Present government […]
LoC killings reminder of the devastating costs of conflict: Omar
GUREZ: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that every loss of a precious human life due to cross LoC and cross border shelling was a painful reminder of the devastating costs of conflict. “My heart bleeds for these innocent civilians across the State who have to be usurped from their hearths and have […]
Working out modalities for regularisation of casual, adhoc employees: Drabu
SRINAGAR: Minister of Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu said the State government is committed to regularise the services of casual, adhoc and other employees who have been hired from time to time by different governments. “A comprehensive policy is being worked out by the State Government which will address the concerns and grievances of all causal, […]
Govt approves hike in ‘Minimum Wages’ for labourers
SRINAGAR: Government Wednesday approved a significant hike in ‘Minimum Wages’ for skilled and unskilled labourers, and administrative and ministerial labour. Chairing the meeting of State Advisory Board on Revision of Minimum Wages at the Civil Secretariat here, Minister of Finance and Labour and Employment, Dr Haseeb Drabu approved the hike in ‘Minimum Wages’ for ‘unskilled’ […]