J&K state passing through most difficult phase: Farooq
Jammu: National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah Wednesday said Jammu and Kashmir was passing through the most difficult phase due to political instability and governance deficit, and the people were looking towards the party with hope. The NC also announced former state chief secretary B R Kundal, who joined the party at a function here […]
SC unlikely to hear Article 35A case till next week
Srinagar: The Supreme Court (SC) is unlikely to hear the Article 35A case till next week. The case is not listed for tomorrow, a lawyer said. “The case list for tomorrow has been issued and the petition challenging the Article 35A is not listed for hearing,” he said. Earlier, the case was listed between Feb […]
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 […]