Govt ensuring equitable development of every region in JK: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that in the last nearly eight years, a conscious effort has been made to provide equitable development and attention to every region of Jammu & Kashmir. It has ignited confidence and self-esteem in every section of society and the region, he said. The Minister of State […]

Govt sacks two more teachers

Srinagar: The government on Thursday terminated two more teachers of School Education Department from the services for remaining absent un-authorizedly. In an order issued by the Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK), said that these teachers have been remaining absent unauthorized from their legitimate duties. In one of the orders issued by the DSEK, states […]

Govt transfers 33 officers

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered transfer of 33 officers, 32 of them JKAS, in the interest of administration with immediate effect, an official spokesman said. According to an order issued here, Syed Yasir Farooq, JKAS, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Anantnag, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Secretary to the Government, Home Department. […]

Registration of immovable properties brought under PSGA

Srinagar: The administration of Jammu & Kashmir has now made it mandatory for authorities to complete registration of documents relating to sale of immoveable properties, within two days. In a notification issued here the Jammu & Kashmir government has brought registration of documents under the Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA). The PSGA guarantees time-bound delivery […]

Padma award for Azad a political decision: Veerappa Moily

Greet Azad with appreciation, says Karan Singh

Bengaluru: Senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily said on Thursday the Narendra Modi government’s decision to confer Padma Bhushan on Ghulam Nabi Azad was a political one and not based on merit. He said the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister should not accept the award if he thinks that it harms the interest of […]

Advisor Bhatnagar unfurls National Flag on Republic Day at SK Stadium, Srinagar

Srinagar:Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev RaiBhatnagar Wednesday unfurled the National Flag on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day atthe Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium here. After unfurling the flag, the Advisor inspected the parade and took the salute from the contingents of JKP, BSF, CRPF, JKAP, SSB, ITBP, IRP, Womencontingent, Forest Protection Force and NCC. In his address, […]

JK tableau at R-Day parade depicts changing face of Union Territory

New Delhi: The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday depicted the changing face of the Union Territory in terms of the development scenario. The Union territory consists of two divisions namely Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu is known as city of temples, the Kashmir Valley is famous for its […]

3 Soldiers Injured In Shopian Gunfight

Srinaga: Three soldiers were critically injured in the ongoing gunfight in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. They said that two soldiers suffered bullet injuries as soon as the gunfight started between militants and a joint team of police and army in Nowgam area of the district.  Later one more soldier suffered […]

Mercury falls across Kashmir, Gulmarg coldest at minus 10.4 degrees Celsius

Srinagar: There was a slight dip in minimum temperatures in most parts of Kashmir with the tourist resort of Gulmarg reeling under intense cold wave as the mercury fell to minus 10.4 degrees Celsius, officials said here on Wednesday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of 1.3 degrees Celsius down […]