J&K Bank notifies fresh dates for postponed exams

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Wednesday issued revised dates for the tests of probationary officer and banking associate starting from February 22 (Friday). An official said it is notified for information of all the candidates who have applied for the posts of Probationary Officer and Banking Associate that the online examination which was […]
Inclement weather: Winter vacations in Kashmir colleges extended

Srinagar: In view of the inclement weather conditions, the Divisional administration in Kashmir has ordered further extension in winter vacations in colleges across the division. Divisional Commissioner Baseer Ahmad Khan said all colleges across the Kashmir division scheduled to reopen tomorrow after winter vacations will now reopen on Saturday February 23. He said the decision has […]
City to get new Mechanized car parking

Div Com reviews traffic decongestion measures
Srinagar: The capital city of Srinagar is all set to get a new Mechanized car parking which will greatly help in decongestion of traffic. This was informed in a meeting which was convened by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan to review the traffic decongestion measures across the city. The government has already approved […]
GAD orders another major rejig in administration, Syed Nazir Ahmad posted as Secretary SDA

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered a reshuffle in the administration, second in past two days and Syed Nazir Ahmad was posted as Secretary, Srinagar Development Authority. Here is the complete list: 1. Chaudhary Mohammad Yasin, lAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Mahore, is transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, vice Mr. Mohammad Ahsan […]
Khurshid Ahmad Shah is the new Secretary PHE, I&FC, DMRR

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday assigned the additional charge of Secretary PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control & DMRRR to Khurshid Ahmad Shah. “In the interest of administration, Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Shah, IAS (JK:2000), Commissioner /Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department, shall hold the charge of Administrative Secretary, PHE, Irrigation & Flood […]
NIA takes over Pulwama attack probe from J-K Police

New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday took over the probe into the February 14 terror attack in Pulwama from the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said. The agency has re-registered the case and formed a team to investigate the terror strike in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, an NIA spokesperson […]
In next 48 hrs heavy rain, snowfall likely in J&K: MET

Srinagar: Weatherman on Wednesday predicted heavy rain, snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir due to western disturbance. “A Western Disturbance as a trough in middle and upper troposphere over Pakistan and neighbourhood and its induced upper air cyclonic circulation over Northwest Rajasthan and adjoining areas of Haryana and Punjab would affect northwest India during next 48 […]
Pakistani National Lodged in Jaipur Central Jail Killed by Other Inmates: Police

Jaipur PTI: A Pakistani national lodged in the central jail here was allegedly killed Wednesday in a brawl with other prisoners. “A Pakistani prisoner was allegedly murdered today in the central jail. The matter will be investigated by a judicial magistrate and also by the police,” Rajasthan Director General of Police Kapil Garg told PTI. The […]
Free admissions to students expelled outside Valley, will sue landlords, colleges: Coaching Centres Association

Will take outside colleges, landlords to court for failing to protect students Srinagar: The Coaching Centres Association of Kashmir has decided to offer free admission to the students who were expelled from other states during the recent days, so as to prevent their academic loss. The Association said that the students fleeing from outside states […]
Forces launch CASO in Shopian village

Srinagar: Government forces on Wednesday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Safanagri Zainapora village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Official sources told KNO that CASO was launched by joint forces after receiving a specific tip of about the presence of militants there. The search was going on when the report was last filed.(KNO)