New govt under Imran Khan wants Kashmir issue to be solved through dialogue: Pak envoy
NEWDEIHI:_Pakistan’s incoming leadership under Imran Khan has accorded importance to good relations with all neighbours, including India, and finding a solution to the Kashmir issue through dialogue, the Pakistani envoy said on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion of Pakistan’s independence day at the high commission in New Delhi, Sohail Mahmood said positive developments, such as […]
JK Bank dedicates multipurpose pick-up vehicles to JDA under CSR initiative
Jammu, Aug 14: J&K Bank under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative handed over two multipurpose pick-up collection vehicles to the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) here today. J&K Bank Chairman & CEO, Parvez Ahmed, handed over the keys of the vehicles to the JDA Vice Chairman, Pawan Rathore, at a simple but impressive function in […]
Governor greets people on Independence Day
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 14: In his Independence Day Message Governor N. N. Vohra has extended greetings and good wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Following is the full text of the Governor’s Independence Day Message: Brothers and Sisters, On the joyous occasion of our Independence Day I convey my greetings and good wishes to the people […]
Bakshi Stadium to be developed as per international standards: K Vijay Kumar
SRINAGAR,: Advisor to Governor K Vijay Kumar today said the renovation work of the Bakshi stadium is going on in full swing and that it will be developed as per the international standards. He said this while felicitating the participants of 18th Asian Games-2018 to be held at Jakarta Indonesia from August 18th. The advisor […]
Governor asks PSC, SSB to expedite recruitments for new medical colleges
Srinagar:Asking recruiting agencies to prioritize selections for all pending vacancies in Health and Medical Education Department, Governor N N Vohra on Monday called for drawing a policy framework to overcome the acute and recurring human resource shortage in this critical sector. Governor for establishing a policy frame for tackling persisting Faculty shortage in Medical Colleges. […]
Supreme Court to Hear Dilution of AFSPA Case On 20th August
New Delhi, : A petition was today filed before Supreme Court of India by 355 serving Army officials regarding protection in Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts (AFSPA) areas including Kashmir. The Supreme Court has listed the matter for 20th Aug 2018. Reports reaching Kashmir News Bureau, prominent lawyer Aishwarya Bhati Tuesday filed a petition on […]
Governor calls for continuous capacity building of teachers
SRINAGAR: At a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat here, Governor N N Vohra called for continuing capacity building of teachers through trainings and workshops to sharpen their skills and teaching abilities keeping in view the fast-transforming academic scenario. Governor reviewed the functioning of the School Education Department, particularly with regard to the vacancies existing […]
President’s Police Medals, Sher-i-Kashmir Police Medals announced
Srinagar, : Ministry of Home Affairs (GoI) today announced President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, Distinguished and Meritorious Service on the eve of Independence Day- 2018. 47 personnel from Jammu and Kashmir Police are among the 942 awardees which include 37 Medals for Gallantry, 1 for Distinguished Service and 9 for meritorious service. Director Genral of […]
Four killed in flash floods in Jammu
Four persons died and three others suffered injuries in flash floods following incessant rains in Jammu region, officials said today. Over two dozen houses and scores of vehicles have been damaged by the gushing waters. While two persons died in Udhampur district and two others were injured, one person each died in Jammu and Poonch […]
Pakistan Celebrates 72nd Independence Day
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tuesday celebrated its 72nd Independence Day with commemorative ceremonies held in cities across the country. The day-long festivities began with special prayers in mosques and the hoisting of the national flag at all important public buildings in the country, which have been decorated with bunting and lights. To mark the day, a […]
