KU Professor calls on Vohra
Prof. M.Y. Ganai, Department of History, University of Kashmir (KU), called on Governor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the University, at the Raj Bhavan here today. Prof. Ganai briefed the Governor about several matters relating to the advancement of teaching and research. He also apprised the Governor about the funding requirements for the envisaged Heritage Museum, […]
Jammu corners major share in judiciary posts
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has given in to the pressure of its alliance partner BJP as majority of the positions in the judiciary have been cornered by Jammu region. Both in the subordinate and higher judiciary the Jammu region has a larger share. According to officials though it is on the basis of the […]
Multiple challenges hover over this year’s Amaranth Yatra
Amid the prevailing fragile security situation in Kashmir, the upcoming Amarnath Yatra is going to be a major challenge for the security agencies with State seeking at least 250 additional companies for smooth yatra. Pertinently, the requirement is 20 per cent more than the force’s strength that had taken care of pilgrims’ security last year […]
CJ administers oath to newly appointed judges of JK High Court
Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed today administered oath of office to three newly appointed judges of J&K High Court at a modest oath ceremony held in the Court Room of the Chief Justice here at High Court Complex. The Judges who took oath of office included, Justice Sanjeev […]
ULB Kashmir kick starts ‘segregation of waste at source’ drive
On the eve of World Environment Day, Urban Local Bodies Kashmir on Monday kick started ‘segregation of waste at source’ drive across Kashmir to safeguard the fragile environment of Valley. Director Urban Local Bodies Kashmir Reyaz Ahmad Wani visited several areas of Anantnag to mark the beginning of drive under centrally sponsored scheme ‘Swach Baharat’ […]
Sikhs remember Operation Blue Star ‘martyrs’
Remembering over 80 persons who were killed during infamous ‘Blue Star operation’ in Punjab in the year 1984, scores of Sikh youth participated in the candlelight protest in Srinagar. The protest was organized by Gurmat Taksal (IGS), Jammu Kashmir a Srinagar-based religious organization on Monday. Protesters who were holding candles and placards had assembled outside […]
Uncertainty checks arrival of non state subject beggars in Pulwama
This Ramadan people in South Kashmiri’s Pulwama district heaved a sigh of relief after the number of non-state subject beggars has registered a significant decrease. Residents said that contrary to tradition this Ramadan only a few non state subject beggars have turned up in the district. “Around 70 percent decrease has been registered in their […]
Mechanized Car Parking: Vehicle owners, commuters appreciate maiden facility
The State’s first semi-automatic multi-level car parking facility recently inaugurated by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti would greatly help in decongesting the commercial centre of Lal Chowk. The hi- tech car parking constructed at a cost of Rs 27.15 crore consists of five levels to accommodate 288 light motor vehicles and would provide much-needed parking facility […]
889 Cr being spent to augment power infra in Kashmir: Minister
Minister of State for Power Development, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi, Tuesday called upon the functionaries of PDD and other executing agencies to complete the works taken up under Part–B of Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) in Kashmir province within the stipulated time. The direction was given by the Minister at a high-level […]
Govt approves 23 Cr for ‘revival and restoration’ of Silk Factory Rajbagh
Re-affirming that all the available resources will be pooled to restore the pristine glory of State’s world famous Silk Factory at Rajbagh, the Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga today said that the World Bank has approved over Rs 23 crore for ‘revival and restoration’ of the factory. This was stated by Ganga […]
