Editorial : Tale of two airports
The two major airports operating in the state tell a different story altogether. One shows the involvement of the government in ensuring its expansion and the other reflects neglect and apathy. In Jammu, the upgraded passenger terminal that was inaugurated two weeks back will provide more facilities to passengers besides giving modern look to the […]
CM takes strong note of delay caused to first Hajj flight
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has taken strong note of the delay caused in the landing of the first Hajj flight to Srinagar airport yesterday. Chairing a high level meeting in this regard here today, the Chief Minister asked the Chief Secretary to take up the matter with the authorities of Civil Aviation at the Centre […]
Lawyers to resume work from today
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (JKHCBA) Srinagar has decided to resume court work from tomorrow (September 9) after its president Advocate Mian Qayoom arrived back from Delhi today morning. “We will resume court work from tomorrow. The decision to resume work was taken during a general body meeting of JKHCBA today,” a […]
Dy CM for measures to augment power supply, reducing T&D losses
Asking the officers to speed up the process of implementation of various initiatives in the power sector, the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh today said these initiatives would ensure sufficient amount of electricity is generated and provided to the consumers. The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing officers during the third meeting of Management and […]
Hanjura meets Kerala Agriculture Minister
Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, who is on tour of Kerala State, today met with Agriculture Minister of Kerala State here and discussed various issues relating development and promotion of agriculture and allied sectors by sharing resources to achieve goals in agriculture production. Both the Ministers agreed to work together for mutual benefits […]
CM’s assurance to promote Handicrafts appreciable: Bhat
Appreciating the concern of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for the promotion of Handicrafts sector, Nizamuddin Bhat Vice Chairman for the Corporation of Handicrafts said that her assurance to save and sustain State’s tradition and Art comes at an opportune time. Bhat said and added effort is needed to instill confidence in thousands of artisans, social […]
DF&CO takes action against 22 firms for violation of norms
Drugs & Food Control Organization (DF&CO) has disallowed operations of twenty-two firms by suspending their licenses for violation of the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 & rules there under. As per a DF&CO spokesperson, a team constituted by Controller, Drugs & Food Control Organization, J&K Lotika Khajuria, under the supervision of Assistant Drug […]
Industrialists’ delegation calls on Minister
Representatives of Industries Association Samba today called on Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga and apprised him about the problems and issues related to Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Minister gave a patient hearing to the problems put forth by the industrialists. He sought their feedback for hassle-free implementation of the new […]
Wani led EJAC’s protest foiled at SK Park
Police on Friday foiled the protest march of Abdul Qayoom Wani led Employees Jointly Action Committee (EJAC) and detained scores of its members after they tried to march towards the UNO office here to mark a protest against the brutalities on Rohingya Muslims. EJAC president along with scores of its members wearing black clothes and […]
Tibetan vendors protest in solidarity with Burma Muslims
Dozens of Tibetan vendors who are working in different parts Srinagar on Friday staged a protest against the killings of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. The demonstrators including men and women assembled at Srinagar’s press enclave and chanted slogans in favour of Rohingya Muslims who they said are ‘victims of brutality’. The protesters were holding […]