KU qualifies for SPARC Scheme

Srinagar: University of Kashmir the premier Institution of the state has become eligible for Scheme for promotion of Academic and Collaborative Research (SPARC), an initiative launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development. The initiative aims at improving the research ecosystem of India’s higher educational institutions by facilitating academic and research collaborations between Indian institutions and […]

Advisor Khan visits Haj House

Takes stock of arrangements for pilgrims

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan Saturday visited the Haj House Srinagar to get fist hand appraisal of the facilities being made for the Haj pilgrims by the authorities. The Advisor was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Executive Officer State Haj Committee and other concerned officers. During the visit, the Advisor […]

Workshop on ‘Cyber-Laws, Cyber-Crime begins

SRINAGAR: A two-day workshop for Judicial Officers, Investigators, Prosecutors, Law Officers and Officers from Anti Corruption Bureau on ‘Cyber-Laws including Cyber-Crimes, Cyber-Forensics and Cyber-Security’ commenced on Saturday at Jammu and Kashmir State Judicial Academy (JKSJA), Mominabad. The workshop is being jointly organized by J&K e-Governance Agency (J&KeGA) and J&K Information Technology Department in collaboration with […]

Secy Revenue Dept, VC BGSBU meet Governor

SRINAGAR: Shahid Anayatullah, Secretary Revenue and Prof Javed Musarrat, Vice Chancellor Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here on Saturday. Anayatullah briefed Governor about functioning of the Department particularly the progress of the ongoing Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) and steps taken to remove […]

Cloudburst kills dozens of cattle in Tral

Srinagar: As many as 100 sheep and goats died in Tral area of south Kashmir due to the cloudburst in upper pastures of the district here, reports said. The incident took place during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. Officials in Sheep husbandry department said that a cloudburst hit Bradi Angan area of Tral […]

DIPR mourns Rahul Jalali’s demise

SRINAGAR: The officers and officials of Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) have deeply mourned the demise of noted journalist and writer, Rahul Jalali who passed away at New Delhi early this morning. Soon after hearing of the sad news, a condolence meet was held on Saturday at the Directorate of Information which was […]

‘Continuous Medical Education Program’ held at SKIMS

Srinagar: A one day ‘Continuous Medical Education Program’ was organised in auditorium of Sheri- Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Friday.’ The program had two scientific sessions on ‘Update on Material Management’ and ‘Patient Safety’. In the first session, V K Jain, former National President of IIMM deliberated on ‘Effective Supply Chain Management and […]

DAK demands full restoration of administrative seniority

Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Saturday expressed concern over the state government not restoring the seniority among the doctors “fully” due to which many health institutions were still “administered by junior medical officers or consultants”. Praising the governor led state administration at a press conference for restoring the administrative seniority, the DAK said that it […]