Republic Day-2021 arrangements: Div Com stresses on fool-proof preparations, advanced readiness

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Tuesday chaired a meeting of officers to review the arrangements for the ensuing Republic Day- 2021 celebration. It was informed that in Kashmir the main function shall be held at SK Stadium, Sonwar in Srinagar, where the chief guest shall unfurl the National Flag. At the outset, […]

18 senior KAS officers to retire in 2021

Srinagar: The government Tuesday issued a list of 18 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service who will retire after attaining the age of superannuation in the calendar year 2021. In an order, the government stated that 18 members of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service will retire on attaining the age of superannuation […]

Woman killed, 3 members of family injured in Kupwara accident

Kupwara: A woman was killed and three other members of her family were injured in an accident in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. Reports said that an accident took place in Potushie near JNV when a vehicle bearing registration number (JK09B-3517) they were travelling in fell into a nallah after the driver lost control […]

‘Free Kashmir’ poster: Mumbai Police files ‘C summary’ report

Mumbai: Mumbai Police have submitted a C summary report before a metropolitan court here in a case filed against a woman who was accused of holding a “Free Kashmir” poster during a protest held at the Gateway of India against the JNU violence in January this year, a senior police official said on Tuesday. A […]

Modalities for effective implementation of PMKVY 3.0 discussed

JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, Tuesday chaired a meeting to discuss modalities and guidelines for launch of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0 in Jammu and Kashmir with all the stakeholders. The meeting was attended by Mission Director, Skill Development, J&K, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Director Skill Development, […]

Mahatma Gandhi’s dream ‘Gram Swaraj’ realized: Div Com

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir PK Pole Monday stated that the completion of three-tier Panchayati Raj System has realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi’s ‘Gram Swaraj’. This was stated by the Div Com at an oath ceremony of DDC members held at SKICC Srinagar, today. While addressing the gathering, the Div Com congratulated […]

60 food business operators booked under FSS Act

SRINAGAR: A fresh drive has been started in district Srinagar against those Food Business Operators, who are running their business without obtaining licenses and registration, mandatory under Food Safety & Standards Act. As per the statement of the Food & Drug Administration, Department, sixty complaints have been filed in the competent court in this regard. […]

KU releases social audit report of Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Academics underscore importance of elementary, secondary education

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Monday released the findings of a social audit conducted into the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in select schools of Kashmir division. Dean Research Prof Shakil A Romshoo released the report of the social audit, carried out by the varsity’s Department of Social Work (DoSW) under a study sponsored by J&K’s […]

Minor drowns in Bandipora

Bandipora: A two-year-old boy drowned in a canal at Sodanara village of Hajin in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Monday. An official said that the boy identified as Faizan Ahmad Ganaie, son of Ashiq Ahmad Ganaie of Puth-Mohalla Sodanara. Soon after the incident, the family and neighbours immediately removed him and took him to a […]