Govt fails to prevent sale of cigarettes, tobacco products near educational institutes
SRINAGAR,: The state government has failed to prevent sale of cigarettes and tobacco products in the areas of educational institutions. In Srinagar’s commercial hub, for instance, almost all the educational institutions have their nearby groceries selling cigarettes and tobacco products. Abdul Majeed, a parent whose son studies in Tyndale Biscoe School, said that, “we all […]
‘Every 40 seconds, traffic violator being challaned in JK’
Srinagar,: Traffic violations have increased in Jammu and Kashmir with every 40 seconds, a violator is being challaned in the state. Official data of the Traffic Department reveals that 1,800 people are being fined daily in the state. It means that every 40 seconds, fine is being imposed on a traffic violator in the state. […]
Govt orders detachment of teaching staff, bans mid-session transfer of teachers
JAMMU: The Government today ordered, with immediate effect, detachment of the officers/officials of the School Education Department including teaching staff presently attached in other Departments. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the cancellation of all attachments ordered from time-to-time of the officers/officials including teaching staff of the School Education Department, who are presently attached in other […]
Protests after Mehbooba visit at Kangan
Reports from kangan said that while Mehbooba Mufti was leaving the house of slain youth Gowher, large number of people including women were raising pro Islamic and anti India salogens. The parents of slain youth told media that visit of Mehbooba Mufti was an eye wash as they have little hope from her promise of […]
Mehbooba compliments KU, JU for improving NIRF rankings
SRINAGAR, APRIL 4: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has complimented Universities of Kashmir and Jammu for improving their positions in the Union HRD Ministry’s rankings, results of which were made official today. As per the ranking status assessed by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Union Ministry, University of Kashmir has secured 47th ranking among the universities […]
K-resolution, dialogue with Pakistan, restoration of autonomy must to take Kashmir out of storm: Dr Farooq
Srinagar,: National Conference president, member parliament and three time former chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah here on Wednesday lambasted the central government for its continuing silence over continuing cycle of killings of youth and hard posturing over dialogue with Pakistan. According to the KNS correspondent, talking to reporters in Kangan where a youth was killed […]
Govt orders transfers, postings in administration
JAMMU, APRIL 04: The Government today ordered transfer of Mohammad Javed Khan, IAS, Excise Commissioner, J&K, and as per the orders he shall await further adjustment in the General Administration Department (GAD). According to an order issued by GAD, Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, Navin K Choudhary shall hold the charge of the […]
Govt Deptts, PSUs, Autonomous Bodies asked to purchase cement from JK Cements Ltd only
JAMMU, APRIL 04: The State Government has asked all the government departments, state owned PSUs & Autonomous Bodies to purchase cement from J&K Cements only in all such cases where cement is supplied or can be supplied departmentally to the executing agency/contractors etc. “The Treasury Officers/DDOs shall ensure that no claim preferred by any agency in […]
Mehbooba welcomes SC observation on Article 370
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today welcomed the Supreme Court’s observation that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gives a special status to the state, is not a temporary provision. “The Hon’ble Supreme Court’s observation regarding its (Article 370) permanent status is a welcome assurance to our people,” Mufti said in […]
Schools and Collages to remain closed tomorrow :Authorities
The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to keep all the schools and colleges closed tomorrow (Wednesday). One of the top officials of government insisted not to be named told KNS over phone that the schools will remain closed on Wednesday as well. “Keeping in view the prevailing situation, all schools and colleges will remain […]
