Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam accorded cabinet minister status
Srinagar: Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to the Chief Minister, has been accorded the rank and status of a cabinet minister. According to an order, Nasir Aslam Wani has been granted the rank and status of a cabinet minister. As per the order, Wani, will be entitled to a consolidated amount of Rs. 80,000 per month, […]
Trade agreements opening up new opportunities for youth: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is entering into trade and mobility agreements with various nations to create new opportunities for the youth both within the country and abroad. Modi made these remarks at the 18th Rozgar Mela where he handed over 61,000 appointment letters for various government jobs electronically. “India […]
Record recruitment, over 20 lakh stagnated promotions cleared in 11 years: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said record number of appointment letters were issued for central government jobs, and over 20 lakh pending promotions were cleared in the past 11 years. Addressing the Rozgar Mela event, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he also cited several reforms aimed at making recruitment to […]
From postcard snow hills to rain-soaked plains, dry spell ends in JK
Farmers, tourists rejoice as Kashmir reports heavy snowfall Flights cancelled, train movement remained suspended Srinagar/Jammu: Snow, rain and gusty winds brought the much awaited snowfall across the Pir Panchal range in Jammu and Kashmir with the snow painting the hills a picture postcard white while steady rain disrupted life across the plains in the […]
CM reviews situation, gets ground report from officials
SRINAGAR: Amid inclement weather conditions following widespread snowfall, gusty winds and snow storms, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday evening chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review the overall situation across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Minister Satish Sharma; Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta; […]
95% power restored in Srinagar, 65% across valley: MD KPDCL
Srinagar: Power supply across large parts of Kashmir has been largely restored following disruption caused by gusty winds and heavy snowfall, Managing Director KPDCL Mehmood Ahmad Shah said on Friday. Shah said the power system is now “largely operational,” with Srinagar, which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the Valley’s total energy consumption witnessing […]