Left out DP families of PoJK to be given one time compensation
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik decided to submit a proposal to the Government of India for grant of one time compensation to the left out 5300 families of PoJK Displaced Persons (DPs) of 1947, who were initially registered outside the State but […]
Ration Money Allowance for non-gazetted Police personnel enhanced from Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 per month
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the enhancement of Ration Money Allowance in favor of non-gazetted Police personnel from the existing Rs 2000 to Rs 2500 per month with effect from August 1, 2019. The decision will benefit around 83,000 […]
Governor launches Musical Fountain at SKICC
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: Governor Satya Pal Malik launched Light & Sound show with Laser Water Fountain in Dal Lake next to SKICC, Srinagar, this evening. On this occasion, a 45 minute display of the show was witnessed by Governor and other dignitaries. Dedicating this Musical Fountain to the public, Governor observed that this state of […]
JK Investor Summit-2019 from 12th – 14th October
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the holding of JK Investor Summit, 2019 on 12th -14th October, 2019. The opening ceremony will be held on 12th October at Srinagar, followed by (transit/ sightseeing) on 13th October and closing on 14th […]
Selection Grade of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service to 64 Officers
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved release of Selection Grade (Rs.15,600-39,100 + GP RS.7600- pre revised) in favour of 64 officers of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service. 24 officers have been sanctioned Selection Grade with effect from 01.01.2017, 5 officers w.e.f. […]
Man injured in bear attack in Handwara village
Handwara : A middle-aged man was critically injured on Wednesday after a wild bear attacked him in Braripora area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that a 60-year-old man identified as Ghulam Ahmad Malik son of Abdul Aziz Malik resident of Braripora Handwara was attacked and injured by a bear in the […]
Free Ambulance service
Given the situation of Kashmir, ambulance services much needed especially in the rural areas. There has been lot of negligence deaths due to the lack of ambulances especially in the villages. In a recent meeting Governor’s administration approved operationalization of the 102-108 Toll Free Ambulance Service in the state. 102-108 free Ambulance Service will provide […]
Modi govt will take necessary steps for benefit of J-K: Ram Madhav on Article 35A
Agencies Srinagar : Evading a direct response to a question on whether the Centre had any plans to revoke the constitutional provisions giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said on Wednesday the Narendra Modi government would take necessary steps for the benefit of the state at an appropriate time. […]
Govt announces summer break for Kashmir colleges
Srinagar : The Higher Education Department has officially announced summer vacations for all colleges in Kashmir valley and winter zone of Jammu from August 1 to 10. The order in this regard was issued by Commissioner Secretary Higher Education Department (HED) Talat Parvez Rohella on Wednesday. “All Government Degree Colleges of Kashmir division and winter […]
Rumours kill tourist traffic to Kashmir.
By Muzamil Ahmad Bhat Srinagar: Additional deployment of forces coupled with rumours that the Central Government was going to do something big in Kashmir has declined the queries about the arrivals for Kashmir. Tourist’s footfall is likely to reduce in the month of August, as the rumours according to the people connected with tourist trade […]
