Er Rasheed barred from meeting prisoners at Kotbalwal
Kotbalwal: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and MLA Langate, Enbgineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh was Friday barred to meet prisoners lodged in Kotebhalwal Jail. Er Rasheed condemned what he termed as the ‘draconian behavior’ of jail authorities, saying that the authorities are creating terror in kotbalwal and other jails. “I was told at Kotbalwal jail that […]
PDP leader demands rehab package for locals of Chenab Valley
Jammu: Member Legislative Council Firdous Tak Friday reiterated the demand for proper rehabilitation package and local recruitment for the affected families in the upcoming hydel power projects coming up on river Chenab in Kishtwar district. “I have been assured that proper rehabilitation package as approved by the state cabinet will be implemented before the power […]
Biometric attendance to be installed in all High and Higher Secondary’s: Secy Edu
Srinagar: Secretary Education Farooq Ahmad Shah along with Director School Education Kashmir, Dr. G. N. Itoo Friday called an emergency conference of all the Chief Education Officers and DIET Principals and directed them to celebrate cleanliness week from 20-27 March in all the Institutions of the State. In order to ensure 100% attendance of students […]
Western Disturbance brings rains, snow in Valley
Srinagar: Overnight intermittent rains lashed the plains while the higher reaches of the Valley received a fresh snowfall, weatherman said on Friday, predicting a pleasant weather for the next few days across the state. Earlier, the Meteorological department had issued weather advisory, informing that a fresh Western Disturbance (ED) would affect Jammu and Kashmir from […]
Following downpour SDMA issues avalanche warning
Jammu: The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) Friday issued a medium danger avalanche warning for various districts in the state and highways. The authority also appealed to people not to venture in these areas and take precautionary measures. On the basis of information received from the Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), the State Disaster […]
Another boy shuns path of violence, returns home: DGP
Jammu/Srinagar: A boy, who joined militancy in Kashmir, has returned home today following an appeal by his mother, a senior police official said. “Another young boy responding to the appeals of crying mother returned to the fold of family leaving path of violence in the valley,” DGP S P Vaid said in a tweet today. […]
SSA teachers to get salary as govt releases 140 Cr
JAMMU: The protesting Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers finally have something to cheer about as the government on Friday announced the release of Rs 140 crore for payment of salaries to them. “With the release of second tranche of funds for payment of pending salaries of SSA teachers, the Finance Department has this year released […]
Fiscal Discipline: Wages to be paid from Authorized Budget Heads only: Govt
Jammu: To ensure fiscal discipline, the Government Friday asked the Treasury Officers and Pay and Accounts Officers not to allow / entertain payment of wages from any other Object Head except the new head “Wages (Outsourcing)” / Hospital Development Funds and Local Funds exempted under SRO-520. “It has been observed that the payment of wages […]
Participation of BJP ministers in ‘Hindu Ekta Manch’ rally a shame, says opposition
Srinagar: Opposition National Conference on Friday termed the participation of two BJP ministers in a rally organized by ‘Hindu Ekta Manch’ in support of accused in the Kathua rape and murder case as a ‘shameful act’. The party demanded the immediate action against the ministers. The congress while criticizing the participation of two ministers also […]
Reliever for SSA Teachers
Jammu: The Finance Department today released Rs 140 crore for payment of salaries to the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers in the State. “With the release of second tranche of funds for payment of pending salaries of SSA teachers, the Finance Department has this year released cumulative funds to the tune of Rs 280 crore […]
