Publication of Ist Accreditation Report for J&K discussed
JAMMU: Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education Department (HED), Talat Parvez Rohella Thursday held a meeting (through video conference) with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) peer team to discuss the publication of first Analysis of Accreditation Report for Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Institutions. The NAAC accreditation of the HEIs is mandatory for availing funds under […]
Conserving Dal Lake: Officials hold meet, discuss measures
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Dheeraj Gupta Thursday hold a meeting through video Conference with Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole to review the progress of various activities being undertaken for conservation and rejuvenation of world famous Dal Lake. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Chowdhury, Vice Chairman LAWDA, Chief Engineer R&B, […]
Kanihama to be developed as ‘Handloom Village’, say officials
BUDGAM: District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza Thursday said that Kanihama village in Budgam district shall be developed as Handloom Village. These remarks were made by the DDC while chairing a meeting of officers to take review on formulation of action plan and work distribution for the project here. The DDC said that the […]
Covid-19: Nine patients discharged, after recovery from SKIMS Bemina
SRINAGAR: Nine COVID-19 patients were today discharged from SKIMS Hospital Bemina after successful completion of treatment and testing negative before discharge. With this the number of COVID-19 recovered patient’s moves to 436 out of total COVID positive admitted patients numbering 581 till date. The recovery rate at present is more than 75% and with four […]
Power shutdown
SRINAGAR: The Power Controller, Kashmir Province, Thursday said that in order to replace C&R Panel at 450 MVA, 220/132 KV Grid Station Pampore, the 220 D/C Wagoora -Pampore Circuit II transmission line shall observe shutdown on June 26, 2020 from 9am to 5pm. Similarly, 33kv Chadoora Nagam line will also observe shutdown and power supply […]
Justice Magray visits courts of district Anantnag
SRINAGAR: Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, judge Jammu and Kashmir High Court, who is also the administrative judge of Anantnag district, Thursday conducted inspection of district courts of Anantnag and took stock of various under construction projects of the courts there. Justice Magrey directed district administration to expedite the process to augment the judicial infrastructure for […]
Fine realized for violation of COVID-19 SOPs
ANANTNAG: Shopkeepers and drivers in Anantnag were on Thursday fined for violating COVID-19 SOPs and guidelines during a drive to sensitise the public about COVID-19 virus. The Assistant Commissioner, Revenue Syed Yasir Farooq who is also Nodal Officer, COVID-19 Anantnag today visited Anantnag town along with Tehsildar, and other senior officers of district administration Anantnag. […]
Lt Governor launches two customized J&K Bank schemes

JAMMU: In order to provide adequate financial support to different business communities to overcome business challenges due to the prevailing conditions, J&K Bank Wednesday launched two products titled ‘J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20’ and ‘J&K Bank Business Support Loan Scheme 2019-20 for Hotels and Guest Houses’. Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu unveiled the […]
Amarnath Yatra 2020: Baseer Khan reviews yatra arrangements, security measures
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan reviewed the arrangements made for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2020 commencing from next month at a high level meeting of officers here on Wednesday, an official spokesman said. The Advisor asked each of the line department to rise up to the occasion and make […]
Sajad Qadiri posted as OSD to Baseer Khan
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday posted Syed Sajad Qadiri as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmed Khan. An order issued here by the General Administration Department in this regard said: “In the interest of administration, Syed Sajad Qadiri, KAS, Principal, Revenue Training Institute, Srinagar, is transferred and […]