‘Wadi ki Sair’ train from Banihal flagged off
Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Banihal Vikar Rasool Wani and District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Aijaz today flagged off ‘Wadi Ki Sair’ train from Banihal a fortnightly train service between Banihal and Baramulla run exclusively for children. SDM Banihal Vikas Verma, CEO Mohammad Sharif, other officer, officials and citizens were present on the occasion. Pertinent to mention […]
Nirmal Singh reviews key developmental projects
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh, today chaired a high level meeting to review the progress of ongoing developmental projects in Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Hirdesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, M. K. Bhandari, Inspector General of Police, Dr. S. D. Singh, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation, […]
JK Medical Science Congress, maiden MP-PCOS Society Conference conclude
The twin events of 2nd J&K Medical Science Congress-2017 and 1st MP-PCOS, organized by Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), concluded successfully here last evening. In line with the theme of the Science Congress – “Non Communicable Diseases in Developing Countries”- several international, national and local scientists deliberated on aspects like Diabetes, PCOS, Metabolic Syndrome, […]
Students need proper exposure for their overall development: Minister
Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Sunday emphasized the need for providing exposure to the students of the State along with formal education for their overall development. He was speaking at an event marking the reintroduction of the fortnightly special train for children ‘Vadi Ki Sair’, which was introduced by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti […]
Recruitment process of constables starts
The first phase of the recruitment process for the post of constables started in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Chairman of the Police Recruitment Board Surinder Kumar Gupta along with DIG CKR Ghulam Hassan Bhat and other recruitment board members were present during the recruitment process, a police spokesman said here. On the first day of […]
Around 50,000 candidates appears in CLAT-2017
Around 50,000 candidates from all over the Country have appeared in Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) today on 138 centres in 65 different Cities in India. The exam is being conducted by Chanakya National Law University, Patna for the admission in 2200 seats in 18 National Universities of Law in India. Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, […]
Five injured in road mishaps
Five persons were injured in different road mishaps across Kashmir Valley, a police spokesman said. He said that a Maruti car bearing registration number JK01C-2994 hit and injured a minor girl identified as Muntaha resident of Punzwa at Vilgam. The injured was shifted to Vilgam Hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this […]
Report Titled “Why are People Protesting in Kashmir,” Released
A comprehensive report on 2016 turmoil titled “Why are People Protesting in Kashmir” was released this week at a function in New Delhi. A 58 page report came out after a group of citizens visited valley in November 2016 to “understand first-hand the situation of the people of the Kashmir valley that emerged in the […]
Chief Secretary visits Pattan
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas, today visited Pattan to review the progress of work on the under-construction 30-bedded Sub- District Trauma Hospital here. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Rohit Kansal, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, and other senior officers accompanied the Chief Secretary during the visit. The officials of the R&B Department, which […]
Shopian shuts for fourth consecutive day
Shopian town of South Kashmir observed a shutdown Sunday on fourth consecutive day. The shutdown is being observed against the ‘disappearance’ of a local youth Zubair Ahmad Turray. Reports said that shops and business establishments remained closed while as traffic also remained off the roads however private vehicles were plying. Locals are demanding Zubair’s whereabouts. […]
