Disciplinary action initiated against teachers of GHS Shalabugh for dismal results: DSEK

SRINAGAR, : Taking a serious note of the dismal performance of the students of Girls High School Shalabugh, Ganderbal in recent 8th Class examinations, the Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo has asked the concerned Chief Education Officer to initiate immediate disciplinary action against the teachers of the institution. Following the directions of the DSEK, […]
Road network in Chenab valley set for major overhaul by 2019: Naeem Akhtar

BHADERWAH, – Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar said the government is working under a comprehensive road upgradation plan to macadamize every road in Chenab valley by the end of 2019. The Minister said this while addressing a series of public meetings during his day-long visit to Bhaderwah. Stressing that the roads are pre-requisite for development […]
SSB issues 70 selection lists for 500 posts

JAMMU, Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) last evening declared 70 selection lists at 133rd meeting of the Board presided over by its Chairman, Simrandeep Singh. The meeting was attended by the Members of the Board including Vivek Sharma, Mr M S Malik, Rahul Sharma, Shafqat Iqbal, Rachna Sharma, Dr Nirupa Rai, Mohammad Saleem […]
Eid-e-Milad celebrated across valley with religious fervor.

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi is being celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety in the Kashmir valley today with Muslims taking out Milad processions and offering prayers. Braving cold, thousands of devotees, including women and children, thronged the Hazratbal shrine that houses the relic of the Prophet of Islam (SAW). The devotees offered congregational Friday prayers at the shrine. […]
Govt extends Gratuity benefit to NPS employees

Civil Secretariat Employees Coordination Committee hails pro-employee decision; Thanks CM, FM JAMMU,: In a significant decision, the Government has extended the benefit of Death-cum-Retirement gratuity to the employees working under the New Pension Scheme (NPS). “Provided that the Government employees/ family members of such Government employees as have been appointed or brought on regular establishment on […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress of Rs 80000 cr PMDP

JAMMU, : Chief Secretary, B B Vyas, reviewed the progress of implementation of projects under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) at a high-level meeting convened here this morning. The Chief Secretary received detailed brief from the Administrative Secretaries and other concerned officers on the progress of implementation of projects under PMDP. Principal Secretary Home, R […]
Mehbooba conducts surprise visit of SMGS Hospital

Expresses dismay over poor sanitation, orders immediate attachment of Medical Supdt Also inspects MHS Park, expresses satisfaction over pace of work JAMMU, : Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today paid a surprise visit of the SMGS Hospital here and personally took stock of the sanitation, medical facilities and availability of medicine to the patients. The […]
Child labour awareness camp held at Bijbehara

ANANTNAG, : An awareness camp titled ‘Child Labour – Causes and Concerns’ was organised by Tehsil Legal Services Committee Bijbehara today at Government Higher Secondary School Mehand, Anantnag. On the occasion, students were given legal awareness regarding the child labour menace. The Chairperson, Tehsil Legal Services Committee Bijbehara, Umi Kulsoom said that a legal cell has […]
Restructuring PSUs only way out for their revival: Dr Drabu

JAMMU, – Minister for Finance, Labour & Employment Dr Haseeb Drabu today pitched for immediate restructuring the Public-Sector Undertakings (PSUs) operating in the state to make them better organized as per the present requirements. The Minister said this while reviewing the functioning of various PSUs at a marathon meeting convened, here today. Minister of State […]
JK High Court condoles demise of Justice V Khalid

JAMMU, : The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has condoled the demise of former Chief Justice of J&K High Court and former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice V Khalid Chief Justice of Jammu and KashmirHigh Court, Justice Badar Durrez Ahmad, while expressing profound grief and sorrow over the demise of Justice VKhalid, […]