Govt orders substantial hike in remuneration of SPOs
SRINAGAR, 6: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs today approved a substantial hike in the honorarium of SPOs in Jammu and Kashmir. “The proposal of the State Government regarding the enhancement of monthly remuneration of the SPOs of J&K has been considered by this Ministry,” said a communication from MHA addressed to the State Chief Secretary […]
Central hands over Gulmarg Ashok Hotel to JK govt
NEW DELHI, : The central government on Wednesday decided to transfer the incomplete hotel project, Gulmarg Ashok, to Jammu & Kashmir Government as part of its disinvestment policy. “In continuation of Centre’s disinvestment policy, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved transfer of incomplete project of […]
Need to improve quality, standard of education: Advisor Ganai
SRINAGAR: Stressing for quality education, Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai today said desired outcomes in education sector could only be achieved after the standard of education is radically improved. The Advisor Ganai expressed these views in an annual day function of Amira Kadal, Higher Secondary School, organized here at Tagore Hall. The function organized […]
JK Govt to establish Rehabilitation Homes for homeless persons living with illnesses
SRINAGR,: In a significant welfare measure, the State Government today ordered setting up of two Rehabilitation Homes, one each at Srinagar and Jammu, for elderly persons living with chronic illnesses. According to an order issued by the Secretary Social Welfare, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, each such home shall have an intake capacity of 25 such […]
SAC approves creation of 177 posts of Panchayat Inspectors
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: In order to provide impetus to the implementation of development schemes/ programmes across the newly created 177 CD Blocks in the State, the State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik accorded sanction to the creation of 100 posts of Panchayat Inspector, G-I […]
Top Lashkar militant killed in Tujjar gunfight
Police has identified the second slain militant in Tajjar gunfight as Abu Maaz, a top Lashkar militant who was operating in North kashmir. Police spokesman said that he was involved in killing of several civilians in North kashmir. It is in place to mention that yesterday two militants were killed in the encounter with government […]
Jammu Bar Association welcomes Chief Justice Kumari Gita Mittal
JAMMU, : J&K High Court Bar Association Jammu today organized an impressive function to welcome the Chief Justice Kumari Gita Mittal, Justice Sindhu Sharma & Justice Rashjid Ali Dar. Justice Kumari Gita Mital is first woman Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, while Justice Sindhu Sharma is first woman practicing lawyer and […]
Dr. Farooq, Omar Abdullah chairs JK National Conference CWC meet CWC unanimously passes five resolutions
Srinagar |: National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday chaired, for the second consecutive day, a day-long meeting of the Party’s Central Working Committee (CWC) at Party Headquarters ‘Nawa-e-Subah’ in Srinagar. In the meeting, party Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah, General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial Presidents Nasir […]
Samoon test drives first electric car
Srinagar: Principle Secretary Transport and Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries Department, Asgar Samoon on Tuesday test drove the first Electric Car introduced by State Motor Garage (SMG) in the Valley. While taking the test drive of the electric car, the Principal Secretary was apprised by the expert about the functioning and benefits of the car. He was […]
Resignation of SPOs negligible, restricted to certain areas of south Kashmir: Govt
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government Tuesday said the resignation of Special Police Officers (SPOs), who have borne the brunt of militant attacks, was “negligible” and is restricted to certain areas of south Kashmir only. State chief secretary B V R Subrahmanyam said all SPOs have been instructed about their personal safety while the government […]
