Malik hails Amnesty International’s report
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, Muhammad Yasin Malik Friday condemned the ongoing ‘state sponsored violence’ throughout Kashmir valley. According to the statement issued here, expressing solidarity with thousands of young and old, men and women who are facing Indian wrath from Tihar Jail to jails in Jammu Kashmir, Malik said that thousands of […]
CUK’s Rajbhashaa cell holds Hindi workshop
The Rajbhashaa Cell of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) today organised a one-day workshop on Rajbhashaa Hindi. Former Head of Department of Hindi, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Prof. Vinod Taneja was the Chief Guest while as Finance Officer, Haji Bashir Ahmad, Hindi Adhikari, Sakeena Akhter, and senior officials of the university were also […]
Geelani criticizes ED for summoning Shabir Shah’s wife
Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G), Syed Ali Geelani Friday criticized the issuance of summon to Dr Bilqees Shah, the wife of incarcerated senior Hurriyat leader by the Enforce Department (ED) to appear before its head office at Delhi. According to the statement issued here, Geelani said that that the purpose of such ‘illogical actions’ of […]
Become catalysts in strengthening industry foundations: CM to trade bodies
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today asked the trade bodies to become catalysts in further strengthening the foundations of industry in the State. Interacting with a delegation of new office bearers of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) which called on her here today, the Chief Minister said her Government is taking steps to […]
India’s futuristic vision rests on engineers’ shoulders, says Dy CM
Calling engineers as an interface between science and society, Dr Nirmal Singh referred to them as backbone of development and progress. The Deputy Chief Minister said this during a function to mark the celebration of 50th Engineers’ day on the theme “Role of Engineers in developing India”. This day is being celebrated all over the […]
J&K Bank launches Aadhaar enrolment, updating service
In view to facilitate Aadhaar enrolment to customers as well as the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank today became the first bank to launch Aadhar Enrolment and Updating Services in the state. Chairman & CEO Parvez Ahmed today launched the services here at Corporate Office in presence of Executive Presidents Vagesh Chander, S […]
Work with dedication, synergy to ensure safety of green gold: Minister
Minister of State for Forest, Environment, Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Cooperative, Mir Zahoor Ahmad today asked the Fisheries Department to prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR) for construction of ornamental fencing for Fisheries Hut at Yusmarg and submit the same to the Yusmarg Development Authority immediately for accord of their necessary approval. Addressing the meeting, […]
Minister Agriculture reviews implementation of NAFCC Programme
In a bid to tackle water scarcity as a result of climate change, Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today directed concerned officials of National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) programme to speed up work on existing projects so that adverse effects of climate change would be minimized. Chairing a review meeting […]
Poultry, Fisheries sectors have huge employment generation potential: Minister
Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli who is on a 4 day extensive visit of Kargil and Leh districts today said that establishment of Poultry and Fisheries sector has huge potential for employment generation. This was stated by the Minister while chairing a high level meeting to review the working of […]
2 teachers suspended, 1 contractual lecturer disengaged
In order to promote work culture and ensure punctuality of staff in education sector, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari today conducted surprise inspection of various Government Education Institutions of Kangan, Ganderbal. During the inspection two teachers of primary school Mamer were suspended and one contractual lecturer of Government Higher Secondary Ganwan was disengaged […]