SDM, NT transferred for initiating action against encroacher
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate Pahalgam and Naib Tehsildar Aishmuqam were transferred after they tried to dismantle illegal structures on the state land in the district. Local sources informed that one Ghulam Muhammad Ganai of Chhansingh Pora village of Aishmuqam town of South Kashmir Anantnag district had grabbed state land comprising 2.5 kanals and was building a […]
Class 8th exam: PSAK demands relaxation in rules
The Private School Association Kashmir (PSAK) on Thursday asked the government to relax rules for holding class 8th annual exams by the concerned schools. In a press conference held at a local hotel here, President PSAK, G N Var said the government should allow the private schools to hold the class 8th exams themselves or […]
GBSC demands hostels and other facilities for students
Gujjar Bakerwal Student Conference Thursday staged demanded that hostels and other facilities should be provided to the students coming from the backward community. They were protesting against the government and had assembled at Srinagar’s press enclave raising slogans like ‘we want justice’. “The PG hostel of Jammu is being been run from three years while […]
RTI Act has made govt institutions accountable to masses: CUK V-C
Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir today said the Right to Information Act (RTI) was a landmark legislation that made all the government institutions accountable to the masses. “This act has created a sense of responsibility and accountability among the key functionaries of the government departments and other institutions, which […]
Review meet: Minister to interact, seek suggestions from journalists to ensure better coordination
Stressing the need to bring professionalism in the functioning of the Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumers and Public Relations (FCS&CA) and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today said the Department needs to gear-up its men and machinery to effectively highlight the developmental and welfare initiatives undertaken by […]
WCIEC holds seminar for medical aspirant
A daylong seminar was organized by World Choice International Educational Consultant (WCIEC) on Thursday here to counsel the students about the wide world of education abroad. The seminar was organized especially medical aspirants about how to find the right college for their education. The seminar was held at picturesque Taj Vivanta hotel wherein delegates from […]
Infrastructure in schools to be enhanced, says Minister
Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, today chaired a meeting here to review the status of providing drinking water, electricity and toilet facility to the educational institutions in the State. He said all the educational institutions will be provided with these basic facilities in a phased manner. During, the meeting, the threadbare deliberations […]
Our Society should emphasize on Religious education: Ameer-e-Jama’at
Stressing on the need of religious education in contemporary times, Ameer Jama’at e Islami Chulam Muhammad Bhat inaugurated a residential hostel for female students in Baba-Daryadeen Ganderbal. Bhat said that many misconceptions have prevailed in the society because proper teachings of Islam have not been shared. “Today we see Muslim women are diverged from real […]
SHRC holds sittings in Kupwara
In a sitting held in Kupwara State Human Rights Commission Justice took cognizance of as many as 92 cases pertaining to District Kupwara at Dak Bangalow Kupwara. During hearing on spot recommendations/directions in number cases were passed.
Farooq reviews JK situation with legislators
National Conference president and Srinagar MP, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday, chaired a meeting of party legislators here. The party president discussed the current political situation in the state and also sought inputs from senior leaders and party legislators on key issues and challenges confronting the state and its people. Meanwhile, provincial president of NC […]
