JK to receive two awards for progress towards TB free status
JAMMU: To commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is organizing World TB Day on 24th March, 2021 in order to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB. The theme of this year’s World TB Day is ‘The Clock is Ticking’ […]
Dr Mushtaq Rather assumes charge as DHSK
SRINAGAR: Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather assumed charge as Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) here Tuesday, an official spokesman said. Later, the Director held an introductory meeting with the concerned officers of the Directorate. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rather said that the DHSK has always exhibited high standards of professionalism while discharging services in the […]
Fee fixation committee orders reduction in tuition fee in Budgam School
Srinagar: The Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC), constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir government, has directed a private school to reduce its tuition fee by almost a half after receiving a complaint that the institution was overcharging students. The directions against Foundation World School, Budgam were given by the committee after a complaint was […]
Will continue peaceful fight for restoration of people’s rights: Omar
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday welcomed the restoration of ceasefire pact on LoC, IB between India and Pakistan. Addressing the Provincial review meeting of the Party’s Parent, YNC, Women’s Wing, and segment in charges here at party headquarters, he said the measures will prove more beneficial to the people of […]
Dr Mushtaq Rather posted DHSK, four other officers shifted
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday transferred incumbent Director, Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) and four other officers with immediate effect in the interest of administration and patient care. According to an order issued by Atal Dulloo (IAS), Financial Commissioner, Health & Medical Education Department, Dr. Samir Mattoo, Director, Health Services, Kashmir, has been transferred […]
Gujjar family in Samba attacked, police starts probe
Jammu: Police have started investigation into an alleged attack on a family, belonging to the minority Gujjar community, in Samba district, officials said on Monday. A man and his family members were allegedly attacked by some unidentified people after he resisted their attempt to molest his young daughter in a village, resulting in injuries to […]
Director Information visits Srinagar, reviews functioning of dept
SRINAGAR: Director Information and Public Relations, Rahul Pandey Monday held a meeting with the officers of divisional office here at Directorate of Information & Public Relations Srinagar and reviewed the functioning of the department. The meeting reviewed the administrative issues of the department besides discussing various aspects relating to the guidelines laid down in the […]
Tampering revenue records : Charge sheet filed against govt official, another person for
Jammu: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has filed a charge sheet against two people, including a government official, in a case of alleged tampering of revenue records in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said on Sunday. The charge sheet against the then Girdawar revenue official Mohammad Farooq and Mohammad Javed was filed in the court […]
IEI organizes Webinar on World Water Day
Srinagar: The Institution of Engineers, India (IEI) J&K State Centre, Srinagar in collaboration with National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), Govt of India, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar and SSM College of Engineering and Technology, Parihaspora Pattan, held a Webinar on World Water Day on Monday. The programme was inaugurated by Er. Aamir Ali, […]
Youth goes missing in Tral, family appeals for return
Pulwama: A youth a Tral belt of south Kashmir’s Pulwama has gone missing on Friday while as his family has appealed all to help them in tracing him out. Shahid Ahmad Rather (25) son of Ghulam Mohammed Rather, a resident of Laroo Tral has gone missing on Friday evening after which his family members have […]