Amid restrictions, Sikhs throng Shaheed Bunga to pay tributes to Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Amid curfew-like restrictions imposed by the authorities in the parts of Srinagar, the Sikhs on Monday paid homage to their fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji on his 411-martyrdom anniversary. A day long Shaheedi Smagam (Martyr Programme) was organized by Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee Budgam, (GPC) in collaboration with Sewadars (Volunteers) at Gurdwara Shaheed Bunga, Barzulla. […]
DDC visits Kheer Bhawani, reviews arrangements
District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Tariq Hussain Ganai, today paid a visit to Kheer Bhawani Shrine to review the arrangements put in place for smooth conduct of the forthcoming Mela. The DDC was briefed about the preparedness of the district administration for the upcoming Mela and was informed that a foolproof mechanism would be in […]
Critically injured Mattan youth continues to battle for life at SMHS
Despite undergoing a surgery, 17 years old teenage student Sameer Ahmad Bhat continues to battle for the life at SMHS hospital here. Hailing from Tulchuhur village of South Kashmir’s Mattan town, the class 12 student Sameer’s skull was fractured badly on the backside and pieces of the skull bone had penetrated into his brain after […]
Minister for availing various welfare schemes
Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology Ch Lal Singh today held a public meeting at Basohli and took stock of the problems of the people here. Deputations from Panchayats Plahi, Nagrota, Palak, Kakdera, Jandrota, Kund and Preta apprised the minister with their demands and problems. Giving a patient to the demands pertaining to augmentation of drinking […]
High-tech facilities to strengthen JK’s judicial system: Haq Khan
JAMMU, MAY 29– Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Law & Justice, Abdul Haq today said that strengthening of judicial system with all latest infrastructural facilities and manpower is on priority of the Government. The Minister said this during an inspection of High Court Complex in Jammu. He said that the government […]
Information Minister interacts with media fraternity in Jammu
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs and Information Department Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today sought cooperation of media fraternity in effectively projecting the developmental and welfare initiatives launched by the government. He also sought cooperation of the media in highlighting the huge tourism and industrial potential of the State. The Minister was speaking at […]
MLA for strict action against drug peddlers
Member Legislative Assembly Mendhar, Javed A Rana today called for stern action against all those people who are involved in drugs peddling in the area and are eroding the roots of society. He focussed on this while chairing a meeting of police officers in Mendhar. Meeting was chaired by MLA Javed A Rana in which […]
JK dispute is a political problem: Er. Rasheed
Condemning Army Chief Gen. Bepin Rawat’s remarks that India is fighting a dirty war in Kashmir, AIP supremo and MLA Langate Er. Rasheed said that it is not Army but the Kashmiris, who are facing aggression. Er. Rasheed said that a political settlement should be done to end the dispute. “It is sad to hear […]
PAC for vibrant, result oriented working Committee
An introductory meeting of the Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mohammad Akbar Lone here today. Member of the Committee including, Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, Abdul Rashid Dar, Mushtaq Ahmed Shah and Ravinder Raina attended the meeting and gave their suggestions to make the […]
Minister directs to conduct T1 exam for Class 8th internally
Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today directed schools to conduct T1 exam for 8th class internally. The Minister took this decision after meeting a delegation of Private Schools Association, headed by G N Var, in his office chamber where, Minister decided that T1 exam for 8th class would be conducted by schools internally […]