Govt mulling to issue backward certificates to Kashmir migrants
Srinagar: The state government is mulling to issue backward certificates to the migrant Kashmiris who are currently residing in different parts of the country and the state. Commissioner Secretary to the government, Khurshid Ahmad in an order available with ‘Kashmir Vision’ vide number 295-GAD of 2018, dated 21-02-2018 has constituted a three member committee comprising […]
Landslide blocks Jammu-Srinagar highway
Jammu: A fresh landslide blocked the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Ramban town, officials said Saturday. They said that efforts were on to make the nearly 300-km-road traffic worthy. A landslide struck the highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir with the rest of India, in Maroog area at around 1030 hours, forcing authorities to suspend […]
Intermittent rains, snow continues in Valley
Srinagar: The intermittent rains and mild snowfall in upper reaches continued to lash Valley for the second consecutive day on Saturday while the Meteorological (MeT) department predict dry spell from Sunday afternoon. Deputy Director MeT department, Mukhtar Ahmad told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that besides rains, in plains, the higher reaches including Gulmarg and Pahalgam received […]
J&K Bank begins registrations for Amarnathji Yatra – 2018
Srinagar: J&K Bank has begun registration for Shri Amarnathji Yatra – 2018 at 89 of its designated business units in twenty-one states across the county. The bank’s Zonal Head Jammu (Central-I) Sunil Gupta handed over the first yatra-slip to Ujwal Sharma of Jammu for the Route Baaltal at the Bank’s Residency Road counter in Jammu. […]
Registration for Amarnath Yatra commences
JAMMU: The Amarnath Shrine Board has commenced the registration of the annual Amaranth Yatra, which is scheduled to commence on 28th June, 2018 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan which falls on 26th August 2018. Umang Narula, Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, informed that the Advance Registration of pilgrims for the Yatra duly commenced […]
Highway patches are ‘no construction zone’, says government
SRINAGAR: Government has declared the area falling on both sides of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway from Kadalbal, Pampore to Merzapora, Awantipora as No-Construction Zone. “It has become imperative and expedient to safeguard the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and maintain its pristine glory especially on virgin lush-green land. It is accordingly notified that the areas falling on […]
SVO files charge sheet against professor in graft case
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir vigilance organisation Saturday filed a charge sheet against an assistant professor of a government college who was caught allegedly accepting a bribe two years ago to clear a student’s synopsis. The charge sheet was filed in the court of special judge, anti-corruption, Jammu, against Ashu Jolly of the Government College of […]
Teachers threaten lock down of schools
Srinagar: The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers on Saturday threatened a lock down of government schools in case their wages are not released. The protesting teachers staged a massive demonstration at Press Enclave in Srinagar against the delay in the release of their salaries. The teachers were protesting under the banner of JK Rehbar-eTaleem […]
CM heaps praise on girl skiers for making to International event
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday showered praises on two girl skiers who are all set to represent India in Asian Ski Championship to be held in Iran next month. “Best wishes to Shabista Shabir & Sabiya Nabi from Tangmarg as they represent India at the Asian Alpine Ski Championship in Iran”, Mehbooba tweeted. […]
J&K Bank shifts business unit at Arnas to its new premises
Srinagar: The J&K Bank shifted its business unit at Arnas to its new premises on Saturday. The bank’s Zonal Head Jammu North (II) Sudhir Gupta inaugurated the new premises and the onsite ATM in presence of valuable customers, senior citizens, government officials and local residents. There was no ATM in the nearby area earlier. Addressing […]
