Govt examining private universities bill, framework to be finalised: Minister Sakina Ittoo
Jammu, Mar 30: Minister for Higher Education, Sakina Masood Ittoo on Monday said that the Government is examining a bill on private universities. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly the Minister said that a bill on private universities is under examination. “When the bill is finalised, the government will come up with a policy. All representations […]
Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Srinagar’s Parimpora
Srinagar, Mar 30: An elderly man died after being hit by a vehicle in the Parimpora area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. An official said that after being hit by the vehicle he was immediately shifted to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. He has been identified as Nasrullah Jan Banday […]
Tourism works in Tral to be taken up in phases: Govt
Srinagar, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said tourism development works in Tral constituency will be undertaken in a phased manner, depending on availability of funds and other considerations. Replying to a starred question by MLA Rafiq Ahmad Naik in the Legislative Assembly, the Tourism Department said it remains committed to strengthening […]
No proposal for fresh adhoc engagements in JK health sector: Govt
Srinagar, Mar 30: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said there is no proposal at present to make fresh adhoc engagements in health institutions under the Hospital Development Fund (HDF) or any similar mechanism. Replying to a starred question by MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay in the Legislative Assembly, the Health and Medical Education Department […]
Trump suggests US could take Iran’s Kharg Island
Aboard Airforce One, Mar 30 (AP) US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf. The comment by Trump came in an interview published early Monday by The Financial Times. “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a […]
Centre allocates PDS kerosene to states, UTs in 60-day emergency measure to ease LPG pressure
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI The central government has made an ad hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) kerosene to States and Union Territories for household use, introducing a 60-day emergency measure to ease pressure on cooking gas LPG. The kerosene is to be used for cooking and lighting needs, according to an official […]
Two BSF personnel injured in assault in Samba
Jammu, Mar 30 (PTI) Two BSF personnel were injured after they were allegedly attacked by some locals in a village in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, officials said. The incident occurred around 1.30 am when the two, an inspector and a sub-inspector of the Border Security Force (BSF), […]
All eyes on NC MLA’s private member bill on lease extension
Jammu, Mar 30: Even as 33 proposed legislations have been listed for introduction on the first of the two days reserved for private member bills in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, all eyes are on the National Conference-led Government’s stance regarding its legislator Tanvir Sadiq’s bill seeking the extension of leases to current occupants. The […]
‘Challenging’ situation due to West Asia war, says Modi
NEW DELHI, Mar 29 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged all citizens to join hands to overcome the “challenging” situation emerging due to the ongoing “fierce war” in West Asia. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Modi also cautioned those politicising the present crisis and said there is no place for […]
Union Ministry for Ayush approves 100 School Herbal Gardens for Jammu Division
JAMMU, MAR 29: In a major boost to promotion of medicinal plant awareness and conservation, an ambitious proposal for establishing 100 School Herbal Gardens across Jammu Division has been approved by the National Medicinal Plants Board, Union Ministry for Ayush, to the tune of Rs 53.00 Lakh. The initiative envisages development of herbal gardens in […]