Class work to remain suspended on June 9: Div Com
The class work in all schools, higher secondary schools and colleges of Kashmir Valley shall remain suspended tomorrow (Friday). A notification in this regard was issued by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir.
Minister assures full support to VCs to revamp JK’s higher educational scenario
Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said that the state government is committed to provide full financial support for the development of Cluster University Jammu (CUJ) and Cluster University Srinagar (CUS) to make the universities fully functional. This was stated by Bukhari during a review meeting of the functioning of CUJ and […]
Rabid dogs maul 17 in City outskirts
Photo by Pardeep Singh Dardi
Restrictions in Ganderbal
According to the District Magistrate Ganderbal, in view of prevailing law and order situation and to avoid any damage to Government as well as private property, section 144 of CrPC has been imposed on movement of people as well as transport within territorial jurisdiction of the district on June 9, 2017 (Friday).
Govt hailed for taking several welfare measures for employees, pensioners
The State employees and pensioners have hailed the timely move of the Coalition Government to release the Dearness Allowance, besides bringing down the scale of qualifying service for seeking pensionary benefits. They specially expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, Ms Mehbooba Mufti, Finance Minister, Dr Haseeb Drabu, Chief Secretary, B B Vyas and Commissioner […]
Use of human shield not a norm in India: General Bipin Rawat
Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat Thursday said that the use of human shield by the India Army is not a norm. He however, added that individual officers are entitled to decide the tactic depending on circumstances. Rawat also dismisses criticism that the Army is trigger-happy, but says the level of violence in Jammu and […]
Following CMs wish, J&K Bank appoints widows of slain private security guards
In a significant move, J&K Bank has granted jobs to the widows of two private security guards Javaid Ahmed Bhat and Muzaffar Ahmad, who were killed last month by unidentified gunmen while manning the cash van in Kulgam. Both these guards were employees of a private security firm working under an arrangement with bank. Notably, […]
Pakistan willing to allow UNHRC team’s access to ‘Azad Kashmir’
Pakistan on Thursday said that it was always ready to allow access to UNHRC team to the Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) region. The assertion came after allegations were leveled by the United Nations Human Rights Council chief that it was not giving access to a UN rights team to visit the area. “…we would clarify […]
Governor summons JK Legislature on 17 June
Exercising powers conferred upon him under Section 53(1) of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, Governor N.N.Vohra, issued orders today for summoning the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to meet at Srinagar on Saturday, the 17th day of June, 2017, at 11.00 A.M.
Celebrating spirit of Ramadan
J&K Bank Chairman & CEO, Parvez Ahmed and IGP Kashmir Muneer Khan inaugurated Ramadan Night Market amid huge rounds of applause in presence of a large audience here at Kashmir Haat (Exhibition Ground). Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Secretary Tourism/ Education Farooq Ahmad Shah and Secretary Cultural Academy Dr Aziz Hajini besides […]