High Court stays criteria for categorization of newspapers
Srinagar,: Taking cognizance of reservations by some editors of empanelled newspapers regarding the criteria for categorization of newspapers for distribution of Government advertisements, Jammu and Kashmir High Court in a writ petition has stayed the proceedings of categorization of newspapers. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS) Court correspondent, High Court Jammu vide OWP No. 1280/2018; […]
DC Budgam flags-off student traffic management drive
BUDGAM,: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Syed Sehrish Asgar, today flagged-off student traffic management drive organized by Girls Higher Secondary School Budgam. As many as 30 girl students participated in the drive and actively took part in the traffic regulation at Old Bus Stand in Budgam. Among others, Chief Education Officer Budgam Abdul RoufShahmiri, ARTO Budgam […]
Governor reviews Cross LoC Trade
SRINAGAR: Governor N. N. Vohra chaired a high-level meeting to review issues relating to LoC Trade and identify existing systems and procedures in the LoC Trade framework which require improvement or change. Shri B.B. Vyas and Vijay Kumar, Advisors to Governor; Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Dr. S.P. Vaid, DGP; Shri Umang Narula, Principal Secretary […]
MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal’s Kangra, pilot dead
Kangra: A MiG 21 fighter jet that took off from Punjab’s Pathankot crashed in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, police said on Wednesday. The pilot has died in the crash, news agency ANI reported. Two IAF helicopters have landed at the crash site with Air Force personnel who are conducting preliminary investigations. “The MiG-21 took off from Punjab’s […]
BJP MP’s daughter among 19 arrested in Assam’s Cash-for-Jobs scam
Guwahati: In a major crackdown in multi-crore rupees cash-for-jobs scam, the Assam Police on Wednesday arrested 19 serving Assam public Service Commission officers on charges of adopting fraudulent means to get the job. Prominent among those arrested included Pallabi Sharma the daughter of BJP MP from Tezpur RP Sharma and Bhargav Phukan and Deepshikha are […]
Pakistan race to the series victory against Zimbabwe
BULAWAYO: After losing Imam-ul-Haq first ball, Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam guide them to their target of 68 inside 10 overs to win the 3rd ODI by nine wickets. Earlier, Pakistani bowlers tore through the top and middle order of host Zimbabwe as the team got all out on the small total of 67 in […]
Govt reshuffles administration, transfers 59 officers
Srinagar: J&K government on Monday ordered transfer orders to 59 officers. The order was issued by through General Administration Department (GAD). As per the order, following officers were transferred and posted at new places. Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, IAS (JK:1993), Principal Secretary to the Government, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department, shall also hold the charge of […]
30 students fall sick after consuming lunch in Srinagar college hostel
srinagar:At least 30 girl students of Salfia College Srinagar residing in college hostel near Government Degree College Bemina were admitted to SMHS hospital Srinagar on Monday after falling sick due to food poisoning. An official claimed that on today afternoon at least 30 girl students of Salfia College went to the college hostel to have […]
Governor urges students, youth to participate in the Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Scheme
Srinagar : Governor N.N. Vohra chaired a high level meeting at the Raj Bhavan of Vice Chancellors, experts and senior civil servants to review implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission and of the newly launched Swachh Bharat Summer Internship Scheme. Governor urged college students, NCC/NSS cadets, and youth at large to join the Internship Scheme and […]
Javadekar reviews progress of Education sector in ‘Aspirational Districts’
SRINAGAR,: To discuss and fast-track interventions under key-policy indicators identified in the Education sector under “Aspirational Districts Programme”, the Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today attended a country-wide video-conference chaired by Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar. During the meeting representatives of all the states shared present status for key policy indicators. […]
