Only dialogue can solve problems faced by Jammu and Kashmir: Governor
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today asserted that only dialogue and discussion can solve problems faced by the state as a confrontational approach will never lead to any resolution. Vohra, who took office of the Governor in the state 10 years ago, was delivering his I-Day address at the Sher-e-Kashmir […]
valley shuts on August 15
Srinagar:A complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir on Wednesday following a strike call given by Joint resistance leadership comprising of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik against August 15 celebrations in Kashmir. All businesses and shops were closed and traffic remained off the roads, however, schools, colleges, and government institutions […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
