Govt committed to strengthen health sector: Bali Bhagat
Moving firmly towards strengthening the health infrastructure, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat on Thursday laid foundation stone of additional accommodation, Labour Room at Sub-District Hospital, Tangmarg to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.28 crore. The project is proposed to be completed in two phases, which comprises three floors, including […]
Two-day workshop over ‘Early Childhood and Care Education’ commences
A two-day workshop on ‘Early Childhood and Care Education’ (ECCE) commenced here on Thursday. The workshop is being organized by State Mission Directorate of ICDS Department in collaboration with UNICEF. The workshop, which is first of its kind event in the Valley, is aimed to sensitize the field staff of ICDS on how to […]
GST a business requirement, not just taxation system: Fin Min
Reiterating that GST is an essential business requirement rather than just a taxation system, Minister for Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu Thusday asked the District Administrations to assist local traders to register for GST at the earliest, especially in view of the upcoming festive season. The Minister said this while chairing a meeting convened to review […]
Central University Jammu Goes Digital
Chairman and CEO J&K Bank Parvez Ahmed today unveiled the multi function Campus card for students at Central University of Jammu in presence of Prof Ashok Aima Vice Chancellor Central University, S S Sehgal Executive president JK Bank, Prof Devanand Dean Student welfare, Dr Ravi Kumar Registrar, Dr Dinesh Pandya Professor In charge IIT Jammu […]
Minister reviews revenue realization progress under GST regime
Over two months after Jammu and Kashmir came under the ambit of Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime, Minister for Finance, Dr Haseeb A Drabu today held a review meeting on Revenue Collection for 2017-18 and Projected Revenue for 2018-19. The Minister was informed that under SGST, Expected Revenue (ER) Realization for 2018-19 has […]
Govt to spend Rs one crore on face-lifting of PDD installations
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today asked for formulating DPRs for face-lifting and developing serene surroundings of Power Development department installations and office buildings. Dr. Nirmal Singh passed these directions during surprise inspection of Office of Superintending Engineer (SE) Electric Purchase Circle – I Narwal and Office of Executive Engineer Electric M&RE Division […]
Public Accounts Committee visits various developmental projects
Public Accounts Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly led by MLA Shamima Firdous which is on a five day visit to Ladakh region today visited various places of Kargil town. She was accompanied by MLA Mushtaq Ahmed Shah and MLA Muhammad Yousuf Shah. They visited Iqbal Mini Hydel Project, Puraeg Guest House and Munshi […]
Cordon and search operation in Kulgam village
A cordon and search operation has been launched by government forces at Matalhama village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Forces launched search operation after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. As per sources, heavy forces have been deployed in the area and all entry and exit points have been sealed. Meanwhile, […]
Forces lay siege to Shopian village
Government forces on Thursday launched a cordon and search operation in Wathoo Shirmal village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Forces launched the search operation after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. As per sources, heavy forces have been deployed in the area and all entry and exit points have been sealed. […]
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Srinagar tomorrow
The district administration Srinagar has decided to close higher secondary schools and colleges tomorrow. “All Higher Secondary schools and Colleges in Srinagar will remain closed for tomorrow” an official said. The official said that restrictions will be imposed in five police stations in Srinagar which include MR Gung, Safa Kadal, Rainawari, Nowhatta and Khanyar. […]