Govt focused on ensuring grassroots development : Minister
Reaffirming his commitment for overall Development at grassroot levels, Minister for Revenue, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Abdul Rehman Veeri today laid foundation of Tehsil Office Mattan. The mega-structure would be constructed at a cost of over Rs 2 crore and would be a one stop solution of all revenue related matter for the people […]
DSEK orders promotion of 122 Masters as Headmasters
In a move to elevate the grades of the teachers, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DEK) has promoted 122 masters as Headmasters. In a handout issued here, the DSEK has also shifted around 70 lecturers in English and Urdu subject, from third zone and posted them in local areas. “The promotion and posting of […]
Kashmir’s movement is indigenous, has no affiliations with global organizations: Geelani
Hurriyat conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Thursday said that the Kashmir’s movement is indigenous in nature and has nothing to do with the organizations with global agenda. According to the statement issued here, Geelani said, “Some unseen and mysterious forces are desperate to create chaos in state. These forces are maligning the ongoing freedom […]
Hurriyat (M) condemns killing of a minor girl
Hurriyat Conference (M) on Thursday condemned the killing of a minor student girl by a speeding army vehicle at Zainapora, Shopian. The spokesman in a statement issued here said that the forces are sans any accountability thereby they continue the killing spree in Kashmir. “What was more horrible that when the people of area […]
67 girls among 171 candidates qualify Physical test
A total of 803 candidates participated in the physical test conducted for the posts of Sub Inspector in Ladakh, a spokesman of the police said here. He said that the tests saw an overall participation of 803 candidates out of which 67 girls also made it to the final list. The test was conducted in […]
CAG finds serious lapses on fund utilization in HED
A whooping amount of Rs 61 lakhs released for libraries has remained unspent in Higher Education Department (HED) during the past many years, a latest report by Comptroller and Auditor General (CEG) has revealed. The funds as per CAG report were allotted to colleges under Books and Periodicals during the year 2011-12 to 20015-16. “Though […]
CUK, HKM Degree college holds Youth Summit-2017
In joint collaboration between Department of Students Welfare (DSW), Central University of Kashmir (CUK) and HKM Government Degree College Bandipore, Youth Summit-2017 was held at Degree College premises here. Speaking at the valedictory function, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj-ud-Din advised the students to be upright in their dealings and always keep the […]
Inter-District Martial Arts competition concludes
Inter-District Martial Arts competition concluded here today, with Budgam bagging overall championship, Srinagar, Shopian occupying at 2nd and 3rdslot. The competition was held in different games in different weight categories: Kick-boxing in weight categories 52 kg and 48 kg, WU-SHU in weight categories 48kg and 52 weight kg, Sqay in 50 kg weight, Taekwondo in […]
FM approves creation of Jammu & Kashmir Civil Supplies Corporation
In a significant decision, Minister of Finance, Dr Haseeb Drabu, today gave approval to the creation of Jammu Kashmir Civil Supplies Corporation that will change the face of Public Distribution System in the State. The Minister said the Corporation will be the sole agency for procurement of food grains under Public Distribution System while maintaining […]
Minister for speeding up construction of houses for Weaker Sections of Society
Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Social Welfare and Health & Medical Education Asiea Naqash today impressed on the officials to speed up process of building houses for weaker sections of the society under Centrally Sponsored Schemes. She said during a review meeting of urban local bodies here. For providing succor to the […]