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 […]
Post Office adopting new business to optimize its strength
Opening a bank account in the Post Office has become an easier procedure for the people as the account can be maintained with a meager amount of Rs 50 from now onwards. The role of Post Offices around the world is undergoing changes as traditional postal activities are supplanted by electronic mail and use of […]
Malik condemns forces action at Zainpora Shopian
Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik Thursday condemned the ‘brutal’ killing of a minor girl at Zainpora Shupian and after-wards injuring dozens of mourners by bullets and pellets. While terming this killing and assault on people as ‘most condemnable act’, Malik according to the statement issued here said that “a […]
Baramulla-Banihal train services to remain suspended tomorrow
Authorities have decided to suspend train services from Baramulla to Banihal tomorrow on Friday. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the shutdown call and proposed march towards UN office in Sonwar called by the separatist leadership to protest against the ‘unabated killings and caging of leadership in Kashmir.
Restrictions to be imposed in Srinagar parts tomorrow
In view of the separatist shutdown call tomorrow restrictions under section 144 will be imposed in srinagar parts tomorrow. “Restrictions under section 144 will be imposed in the areas falling under the jurisdiction of eight police stations of Srinagar including Khanyar, Nowhatta, Rainawari, Maharaj gunj, safakadal, Maisuma, Kralkhud and Ram Munshi Bagh on Friday July […]
JK CM congratulates President-elect Ram Nath Kovind
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has congratulated President elect, Ram Nath Kovind on his election as the 14th President of India. In her congratulatory message to Kovind, the Chief Minister said his victory marks an important milestone in the political history of the country. While hoping that the tenure of Kovind would prove to be inspiring, […]
KEG seeks PCI reinvestment in its credibility in J&K
Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) suggested a visiting subcommittee of the Press Council of India (PCI) to reinvest in its efforts seriously so that its credibility in J&K is restored. One way of salvaging the credibility would be to revisit its 1991 report “Crisis and Credibility” that was a bid to undermine and subvert the institution […]
Chief Minister expresses grief over deaths in Thatri cloudburst
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic death of six persons in a cloudburst which hit the Thatri area of Doda district early this morning. According to a statement issued here, Mufti has directed the District administration to intensify rescue and rehabilitation operations, provide adequate hospital treatment to the […]
Ram Nath Kovind declared 14th President of India
National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) candidate Ram Nath Kovind has been declared as the 14th President of India after winning the election by a margin of 3,34,730 votes, with the Opposition’s nominee Meira Kumar having been limited to 3,67,314 votes. The presidential election on July 17 saw close to 100 percent polling. A total of 771 […]