Burhan Wani anniversary: JRL calls for shutdown on July 8
Srinagar:Joint Resistance Leadership on Wednesday called for a complete shutdown throughout the valley to commemorate the death anniversary of Hizb Commander Burhan Muzaffar Wani. The spokesman in a statement has called religious clerics to hold Fateh Khawni on July 6th to commemorate the 2nd death anniversary of Burhan Muzafar Wani and 126 others. Calling complete […]
Governor presides over 1st Convocation of Central University of Kashmir
SRINAGAR,: Governor N.N. Vohra presided over the 1st Convocation of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) held here today. Prof. (Dr.) K. Vijay Raghvan, Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India, was the Chief Guest and Prof. Srikumar Banerjee, former Chairman Atomic Energy Commission of India and founder Chancellor of the CUK was the Guest […]
Flood threat in Kashmir is over: Sonum Lotus
Srinagar : Even as the intermittent rains continue to lash Valley, the local Meteorological department here on Wednesday said that the flood threat that loomed in Kashmir is over now. Director Meteorological (MeT) department, Sonum Lotus said that there was no flood threat in Kashmir as the weather has improved from past couple of days. “There is […]
Rajnath Singh to begin two-day visit to JK tomorrow
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will begin his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow, reports said today. Singh will visit Amarnath shrine on July 5 and will also chair a security review meeting in Srinagar city, reported ANI news agency. The first batch of Amarnath yatra flagged off on June 27. It was, however, […]
Press Council of India members interact with Director Information
SRINAGAR, : The three-member visiting panel of Press Council of India (PCI) called on Director Information and PR, Mr Tariq Ahmad Zargar here this morning to discuss various issues pertaining to the media scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. Joint Director Information (Headquarters) SaajidYehaya Naqash and other officials of the Department were also present on the occasion. […]
PDP nominated Zone Presidents for Tral ,Jammu Rural, Reasi , Pulwama and Anantnag Districts.
Srinagar,:: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Ms Mehbooba Mufti today nominated zone Presidents for Jammu Rural , Reasi, Pulwama and Anantnag districts. Approving the nominations on the recommendations of Party Vice President Mohammad Sartaj Madni of these zonal presidents include Neeraj Sharma for Nagrota, Bagwan Dass for Bishna, Bacchan Singh for R S Pura, Vikram Singh for […]
J&K Bank Chairman announces ambulance & bank branch at Baba Rishi
Srinagar, : As a humble gesture towards providing the best of facilities to the devotees paying obeisance at the Shrine of revered Sufi Baba Payamuddin (popularly known as Baba Rishi), J&K Bank will donate an ambulance to the Shrine under our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy. Besides, the bank shall be establishing a full-fledged business […]
Three militants, civilian killed in Pulwama gunfight
Srinagar: Three militants were killed in a fierce gunfight with government forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama on Friday, police said. “All three terrorists eliminated. Good job boys,” Police Chief S P Vaid tweeted while confirming the killing of three militants. However, the identity of the slain militants was not ascertained immediately. Earlier, a youth was […]
Labour Department fails to check child labour due to lack of staff in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, : In absence of sufficient staff, Labour Department has failed to keep a check on child labour in Kashmir valley as they hardly inspect work places to check this practice. Sources in Department told Press Trust of Kashmir that the concerned officials across Valley never inspect the work establishments. Sources added that there is shortage […]
Govt defers summer vacations in Kashmir, Jammu winter zones
Srinagar, : Government today deferred the summer vacations for the schools of Kashmir Division and winter zone of Jammu Division till further orders. In this regard an order from the office of Secretary School Education Farooq Ahmad Shah was issued today according to which the summer vacations which were announced from 2nd July to 14th […]
