Health Dept refutes news report regarding Pulse Polio National Immunization Days (Round 2nd) held on March 11
JAMMU,: The department of Health today refuted the news story published in the Daily “Early Times” dated March 12, 2018 regarding Pulse Polio National Immunization Days (Round 2nd) held on March 3, 2018. In a statement issued today, the Health department termed the news item baseless. While issuing clarification, Director, Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, […]
Governor inaugurates seminar on ‘Implementation of J&K RTI Act’
JAMMU: Governor N.N. Vohra inaugurated a one day Seminar on Implementation of the J&K RTI Act, 2009 here today. This Seminar was organised by the J&K State Information Commission. Emphasising the vital importance of the manner in which the “Right to Information” promotes transparent functioning and accountable governance, Governor observed that cleanliness in the functioning […]
Aapda Mitra scheme launched in Srinagar
Srinagar , 13 Mar 2018 On the instructions of Minister for Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Javaid Mustafa Mir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Syed Abid Rashid Shah today formally launched a centrally-sponsored community-based disaster preparedness scheme ‘Aapda Mitra’.Prior to the launching of the scheme, the Minister said that under this scheme, the National Disaster Management […]
Zulfkar emphasizes on laying special focus on education monitoring framework
JAMMU: Minister for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Tribal Affairs, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali today convened a meeting with officers of Tribal Affairs Department to review the functioning of the department. Vice Chairman State Advisory Board for Development of Gujjars and Bakerwals Chowdhary Gulzar Ahmed Khatana, Commissioner Secretary Tribal Affairs Department, Salma Hamid, […]
Mehbooba appreciates Islamia College for attaining excellence, educational spread
JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has complimented the Islamia College management, staff and students for its good work including attaining excellent ranking in the NAAC accreditation. She has also appreciated the role of the college in the educational spread in its catchment areas over the decades. The Chief Minister made these observations while chairing the […]
JKSSB declares 38 selection lists for 380 posts
JAMMU, MARCH 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) today declared 38 Selection Lists for 380 posts at the 136thmeeting of the Board convened here today under the chairpersonship of Dr Simrandeep Singh, Chairman, JKSSB. The meeting was attended by the Members of the Board including Rahul Sharma, Musheer Ahmad Mirza, Anil Koul, Dr […]
Drabu likely to be sacked from PDP too
Srinagar ): After facing ouster from the Ministerial Berth the former State Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu is likely to be sacked today from the People’s Democratic Party. Top sources told KNB that over his controversial statement on Kashmir Issue the party is highly angry and many are voicing opinion to sack him from the party. […]
Youths, security forces clash in Srinagar
Srinagar: Clashes broke out Monday in Soura area of Srinagar as scores of youths marched to attend the funeral of Essa Fazili, one of the three militants killed in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Fazili, a B.Tech student, was shot dead along with two other militants by security forces earlier in the day. Fazili’s father […]
Pollution hits dangerous levels in Srinagar during winters: Study
Srinagar: In a surprising find, a study has revealed that pollution in Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir hits dangerous levels during winter months as the air carries five times more tiny particulate matter than the permissible limit, with the experts terming it a worrying development. The study, jointly conducted by a team […]
Chief Justice releases annual newsletter of JK State Judicial Academy
JAMMU, MARCH 12: Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Justice Badar Durrez today said that the Judicial Academy should be a vibrant institution where people come and debate fearlessly. Justice Durrez said this during a function organized here today by Jammu & Kashmir State Judicial Academy (JKSJA) wherein Chief Justice along with Chairman J&K State Judicial Academy Justice Alok […]
