Taliban capture northern Afghan base, kill at least 14 soldiers: Officials
Mazar-i-Sharif: Taliban fighters overran a northern Afghan army base, officials said today, killing at least 14 soldiers with dozens feared captured and others said to have fled in the latest blow to the country’s security forces. Militants gained control of the base in Ghormach district of volatile Faryab province after days of heavy fighting, according […]
Governor calls for continuing capacity building of teachers
Srinagar : At a meeting held at the State Secretariat 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 […]
People thrash non-locals for trying to unfurl Indian flag in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk
Locals on Tuesday thrashed a few non-local youth belonging to right wing party Bharatiya Janata Party after they tried to hoist the Indian flag at Srinagar’s city centre, Ghanta Ghar. It was not immediately known who the person was. Reports said as soon as the man tried to unfurl the flag, people present there stopped […]
Internet suspended cop killed in Batamaloo encounter
Authorities have suspended Internet services in some parts of Srinagar city on Sunday morning as gunfight rages in Batamaloo area of the city.police said that one of thier cops was killed while two other government forces Jawans were battling for thier lives in the hospital . Police said that they have credible inputs about the […]
Govt orders termination of services of MGNREGA employees
SRINAGAR, : The state government on Thursday ordered the disengagement of services of all the employees engaged under centrally sponsored Scheme MGNREGA who had been appointed without following the guidelines as was prescribed under law. As per the details available with “Early Times”, Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Sheetal Nanda vide order No. 203-RD&PR […]
Government forces flouting SOPs to control mobs in Kashmir, allege activists; security forces reject charges
Srinagar: Human rights activists have alleged that government forces are defying standard operating procedures (SOPs) to control protesting mobs in Kashmir by engaging in targeted use of bullets and pellets instead of less lethal means of crowd control like water cannons or rubber bullets. The police have recently listed out the different means under the SOPs that need […]
JK Bank chairman announces cash award for six security guards, driver
Srinagar,: J&K Bank Chairman & CEO, Parvez Ahmed, today announced a cash reward of Rs.50,000 each for six bank security guards who foiled the attempt of unidentified gunmen to loot the bank on different occasions. Besides, a bank driver, who is on adhoc basis in the bank, has also been given the same amount of cash […]
Vacant posts in ICDS to be filled within a month: Secy Social Welfare
SRINAGAR, : Secretary Social Welfare, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, today directed the Mission Director, Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) to conduct Departmental Promotion Committee meeting at the earliest so that positions of supervisors (promotion Quota) are filled within one month. Dr Lone said that GOI India has asked states to fill vacancies at all the levels […]
Call off attachments, submit report by Aug 20: School Education Deptt to CEOs
SRINAGAR,: The School Education Department has asked all the Chief Education Officers (CEOs) to detach the attached Masters, Teachers and other staff to their substantive places of posting and submit action taken report by 20 August 2018. In a circular issued by the School Education Department, it has been, however, made clear that while implementing […]
Start intense market checking drive across Kashmir division: Div Com to DCs
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today directed all Deputy Commissioners to start intense market checking drive across the division including Leh and Kargil to curb black marketing, profiteering, and hoarding. The Divisional Commissioner issued these directions while reviewing the arrangements for upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival and Muharram across the Kashmir division. All Deputy Commissioners […]
