JK government orders ban on issuance of fresh arms licenses
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a ban on the issuance of fresh arms licenses in the state till further orders. “No fresh individual fresh license shall be issued by the District Magistrate(s) of the State of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of section 14(1)(b)(ii) of the Arms Act, 1959, till further orders,” […]
SAC approves re-hiring of subject specific teachers under Samagra Shiksha
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved temporary re-hiring of eligible subject specific Teachers who have rendered their services during the last academic year 2018-19 to run classes in the 110 upgraded schools under RMSA. The School Education Department proposed re-hiring of these […]
SAC approves holding of elections for constitution of Block Development Councils
Jammu: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved holding of elections for constitution of Block Development Council in the State (2nd Tier), after issuance of necessary notification in this behalf in consultation with Chief Electoral Officer, J&K and as per dates to be announced […]
Intruder held in Samba
Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was on Friday arrested along the international border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Border Security Force (BSF) said. The intruder was apprehended by BSF troops in Ramgarh sector, an official of the border guarding force said. He said alert BSF personnel noticed the person and caught him […]
SKIMS conducts rare surgery, helps minor girl to overcome crippling disability
Srinagar: Department of Neurosurgery, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has conducted a rare surgery of an 11-year-old girl, helping her to overcome crippling disability. SKIMS PRO in a statement issued here said Department of Neurosurgery conducted a rare procedure on an 11-yr-old girl hailing from Baramulla. She was admitted on 20th February, here and […]
Schools to be equipped with basic minimum facilities: DC
Srinagar: The district administration Srinagar on Friday said all government schools in the district will be equipped with basic minimum facilities under the convergence of departments programme. Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary speaking in a meeting of school education officers, said all schools will be equipped with ramps, toilets, power and water supplies, […]
Missing Rajouri girl found in Jammu
Jammu: A girl, who went missing two days ago, was recovered from Jammu bus stand by the police, an official said Friday. The girl hails from Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district and was handed over to her family, they said. On Wednesday, a missing report was lodged by the girl’s brother at Dharamshal police station, […]
Modi govt ‘weakening’ relationship between Centre, JK: Omar
Srinagar: The BJP-led government at the Centre is “weakening the relationship” between the Union and Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah alleged Thursday. Our party has never questioned the accession. We have always said that whatever we achieve, we will achieve from the Constitution of this country. But, under the Constitution, everyone […]
JRL calls for shutdown today against ban on Jamaat, PSA on Malik
Srinagar: Soon after Jammu and Kashmir Liberation front (JKLF) chief Muhammad Yasin Malik was shifted to Kotbalwal jail under PSA, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has called for a complete shutdown on Friday to protest against the arrest spree in Kashmir and banning of Jamaat-e-Islami. In a statement issued here, JRL comprising Syed Ali Shah Geelani, […]
Security of all J-K based units stepped up: CISF
New Delhi: The CISF has beefed up security cover of all its units in Jammu and Kashmir and has provided additional bullet-proof armours to its troops in view of the enhanced alert in the state, a senior officer said Thursday. In Jammu and Kashmir, the CISF has “beefed up security cover of all the units” […]
