Freedom fighters pension scheme extended till 2026
Govt sanctions Rs 3,274 Cr for the scheme
New Delhi: The Centre has approved an allocation of Rs 3,274.87 crore for the continuation of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY), under which freedom fighters and their eligible dependents are given pension and other financial benefits, till 2025-26. There are 23,566 beneficiaries across the country covered under this scheme. The government led by Prime […]
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches, plains lashed by rains
Srinagar: Many areas in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday received fresh snowfall, while the plains in the valley were lashed by rains, officials said. Light to moderate snowfall occurred in many areas in the higher reaches, including at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg, they said. Fresh snowfall was also reported in […]
Nadda pays obeisance at Mata Vaishnodevi shrine along with family
Jammu: BJP national president J P Nadda on Monday arrived in Jammu and Kashmir to a rousing welcome, his first visit to the region after the abrogation of Article 370 and its bifurcation into two Union territories in August 2019. He along with his family paid obeisance at the cave shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi in […]
Lt Guv’s message on the eve of International Women’s Day
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his greetings and best wishes to all women on the eve of International Women’s Day Women from J&K are making a significant impact in different fields with persistent and constructive efforts of nation-building. I wish to congratulate our sisters and daughters for their achievements, and selflessly and tirelessly […]
Improving teaching outcomes : Student feedback to be guiding principle: Kansal
JAMMU: Improving teaching learning outcomes, enhancing quality and facilitating employability must be guiding principles of the higher education system. This was stated by Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Rohit Kansal Monday. He was launching the Quality Enhancement and Learning Management System (LMS) for 11 leading colleges of Jammu division at Government College for Women, Parade here. […]
One dead, cop among 25 others injured in Amira Kadal grenade attack: Police
Srinagar: An elderly man was killed while 25 others including a cop were injured after militants hurled a grenade at Amira Kadal area of Srinagar on Sunday, police said here. In a statement, issued to KNS, a police spokesperson said that today a grenade attack took place in the market near Amira kadal bridge at […]
Have got vital clues regarding grenade attack at Amira Kadal: IGP Kashmir
Says police working hard for identification, arrest of involved in act; ‘Will smash this grenade throwing module soon’
Srinagar: Inspector general of police Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar has said that police have got vital clues and are working hard for identification and arrest of those involved in grenade attack at Amira Kadal area of Srinagar on Sunday. In a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), he said that police were working hard […]
LG Sinha condemns Srinagar attack
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha strongly condemned the grenade attack in Srinagar’s Hari Singh High Street road in which one person died and 24 others sustained injuries on Sunday. “I strongly condemn the terror attack at Srinagar”, the governor said and expressed his deepest condolences to family of innocent civilian martyred and […]
Dr Farooq, Omar condemn killing of a civilian in a grenade attack
Sagar, Nasir others also share in grief of bereaved, pray for speedy recovery of all injured
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah today condemned the killing of a civilian and injuries to twenty one others, including a cop, in a grenade attack in the Amira Kadal area of Srinagar. Condemning the dastardly attack, the duo said that violence has no place […]
Easing transportation crisis in schools, PSAJK issues rate card
Appeals govt to waive off interest, road tax, defer installing of GPS
Srinagar: Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) Sunday said that it is fully aware of the transportation crisis that has affected both schools and the parents at the onset of reopening of schools. The Association, in a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), said that reopening of educational institutes after three years […]
