RDD wages war against polythene.90 quintals seized
90 quintals of polythene seized during campaign launched by RDD SRINAGAR, MAY 12: The department of Rural Development has seized 90 quintals of polythene in first two days of its campaign against use of Polythene in the state. Minister for Rural Development, Abdul Haq who is personally monitoring the campaign, said 90 quintals of polythene […]
Governor reviews adherence to educational schedules.
SRINAGAR, MAY 12: Governor N.N. Vohra chaired a high level meeting with Sh. Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Minister for Education, Vice Chancellors of Kashmir based Universities and Education Department administrators at Raj Bhavan here today to review adherence to educational schedules and protection of students from involvement in law and order incidents. Governor reiterated his […]
Mehbooba to glorify tourist resorts.
SRINAGAR, MAY 12: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today stressed on adding more attractions of adventure, trekking and camping at the tourist destinations to attract more tourists to these places. Chairing the meetings of Sonamarg and Doodpathri Development Authorities here today, the Chief Minister directed the concerned agencies to broaden the ambit of tourism attraction at […]
Rajnath concerned over the security of Kashmiri youth.
Union Home Minister advised all the Chief Ministers, Ministers and Chief Secretaries present in the meeting that students and youth of Kashmir wherever they are in the country should be treated nicely and decently and provided comfortable environment. He stressed that all youth of India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari are our own children and should […]
Srinagar-Leh highway reopens after five months
By Agencies Srinagar, May 12: The 434-km-long Srinagar-Leh National Highway, connecting Ladakh region with Kashmir, reopened officially today after remaining closed for over five months due to accumulation of snow besides avalanches. However, some vehicles, majority of them carrying essentials, particularly fresh vegetables were plying from Srinagar to Ladakh during the past few days unofficially. […]
Geelani demand stringent action agains erring Police officers.
Srinagar: Syed Ali Geelani on Thursday strongly condemned the use of brute force against students and said that situations in educational situations is turning explosive. Blaming police for manhandling students in Magam, Sopore, Pulwama, Handwara, Duru & Islamabad, Geelani said that students are our future and we are keeping a close vigil over changing development. […]
B R Sharma appointed Adl. Secretary, Union MHA
SRINAGAR, MAY 10: The Union Government today appointed the former Chief Secretary and presently Advisor ( Administrative Affairs) to the Chief Minister, J&K, Shri B R Sharma as Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs ( MHA). The order to this effect was issued today by the Secretary, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Ministry of […]
Omer meets Vohra
SRINAGAR: Omar Abdullah, MLA and former Chief Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. Abdullah apprised the Governor about his views regarding the obtaining law and order, education and development scenario in the State. The Governor discussed with Abdullah the measures required to be taken at this juncture and […]
Student unrest discussed at Rajbhawan.
SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Governor N.N. Vohra, deeply disturbed by the series of recent reports on incidents involving students in situations leading to public disorder, has been repeatedly stressing his concern that the educational interests of the entire student community must be vigorously advanced and selfishly protected and, under no circumstances, should the future careers of […]
Kashmir to host GST Council meeting.
Srinagar The next Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting will be held on May 18-19 in Srinagar. All the finance ministers of the country will be participating in the meet, which will be chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. The meeting will be held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC). The Goa Assembly […]
