Pak summons Indian envoy for fourth time this month
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner J P Singh here for the fourth time in a month to condemn the “unprovoked firing” by Indian troops across the Line of Control (LoC). Director General (South Asia and SAARC) Mohammad Faisal summoned Singh and “condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violations” by Indian forces on February […]
Rain, snow likely from today, admin issues advisory
SRINAGAR: Following the weather advisory from the MeT department regarding widespread rains and snowfall from today, the divisional administration has issued an alert for all district heads for remaining alert. According to the Divisional Administration Kashmir there are chances of widespread rains and snowfall in Kashmir Division from February 23 to January 25, 2018. “There […]
12 drug peddlers arrested in JK, says police
Srinagar: Police on Thursday arrested eleven notorious drug peddlers in North Kashmir’s Baramulla and Bandipora districts, a police spokesman said. Another peddler was arrested from Jammu, he added. “469 bottles of codeine phosphate and about 7000 capsules of Spasmoproxyvan were recovered from their possession” a senior police official said. He said that a police party […]
Unhygienic toilets at Srinagar airport cause hardships to travelers
Srinagar: With unclean toilets, the Sheikh ul Alam International Airport here have come under severe criticism with the passengers, alleging it to be a reason of immense hardships. The travelers travelling via different airlines had accused the authorities of ignoring their plights and demand immediate redress of genuine grievances. It is worth to mention here […]
DSEK to experiment ‘contractual appointments’ of school teachers
Srinagar: In a bid to overcome dearth of teaching staff in government schools, the school education department has decided to engage academic arrangement from primary schools to 10 2 level. The move is a first of its kind, wherein department is planning to provide adequate staff to students in the government schools. “Earlier, the department […]
Bla residents protest against shifting of Passport Service centre
Baramulla: Scores of inhabitants from north Kashmir’s Baramulla district Thursday staged protest at Main Chowk Baramulla against the statement of Superintendent of Post Office Baramulla for shifting Passport Kendra service to District Bandipora. The protest was held under the banner of Baramulla Joint Coordination Committee (BJCC) which includes Bar Association Baramulla, Beopar Mandal Baramulla, Working […]
IRS officer selected for Antarctica expedition from Feb 27
Banihal: Hailing from a remote hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, 30-year-old Afaq Ahmed Giri, an IRS officer, has been selected as a member of 80 experts for the International Antarctic Expedition beginning February 27. Giri, an officer of the IRS batch 2015, is presently posted at Indore as an assistant commissioner in the […]
Steps being taken for development of basic infra: Dir Edu
Srinagar: Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Thursday said that several steps are being taken for the development of the basic infrastructure in the Department of Education, which also includes providing of standard MDM kitchen facilities in the schools. In a significant development in this regard, the Department has started training for the MDM cooks […]
SC seeks details of Haj quota seats, their availability
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the Government of India (GoI) to apprise it about the total allocation of Haj quota seats and the vacancies if any, on a plea of the Kerala Haj Committee alleging that the policy to grant state-wise quota for Haj pilgrims was discriminatory. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak […]
Government committed to provide quality Edu to far-flung areas: Secy Edu
Jammu: Authorities on Thursday said that the government is committed to provide Educational facilities to far-flung and backward areas of the State. On the directions of Minister for Education, Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari stock of the facilities is being taken from time to time, officials said. In the context, Secretary Education Farooq Ahmad Shah in […]
