Protest at Jantar Mantar against imposition of PSA on political leaders in Kashmir
The protest, which was organised by a group of NGOs, youth alliances and students, also saw performances of traditional Kashmiri music and songs. Dozens gathered at Jantar Mantar Thursday to protest against the imposition of the Public Safety Act (PSA) on political leaders and residents in Kashmir. They also demanded restoration of Article 370 and internet […]
Rowing championship
In the recent past, local administration has started serious efforts for the growth of water sports activities here. In Jammu and Kashmir, water sports have to go a long way before it is introduced in a big way especially at the school level. Recently officials said that Jammu and Kashmir would be hosting its first-ever […]
Second Batch Of Union Ministers To Visit J&K In April: Report
Srinagar The Centre plans to send a second batch of Union ministers to Jammu and Kashmir as part of its outreach to the newly carved Union Territory. Officials said the PMO will finalise the names in consultation with the home ministry, Economic Times reported. The dates of the visit could be announced soon after the end of […]
Khurshid, Rohella hold public hearing to listen people’s grievances
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: Commissioner Secretary Public Works (R&B), Khurshid Ahmad Shah and Secretary Higher Education Department, Talat Parvez Rohella took stock of people’s grievances during a public hearing held here today. A large number of deputations and individuals from various districts of Jammu province including Udhampur, Ramban, Doda, Poonch and R S Pura attended the […]
Functions held at Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag, Budgam
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 20: On the eve of International Mother Tongue Day, the functions were organized in various districts of Kashmir division, today. AT SRINAGAR, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir in collaboration with Chief Education Office Srinagar organised a function to observe the day, at Girls Higher Secondary School Kothibagh Srinagar. Renowned Kashmiri poet and […]
CS chairs 18th Steering Committee meeting of CAMPA
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: Chief Secretary, B. V. R. Subrahmanyam on Thursday chaired the 18th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) to consider the Annual Plan of Operations (APOs) of Forest and Wildlife Departments for the Year 2020-21. Commissioner/Secretary, Forest, Secretary RDD, Secretary Horticulture, Secretary Tribal Affairs, […]
Basic Ski course: DDC Pulwama flags-off group of students
PULWAMA, FEBRUARY 20: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langar flagged-off a group of 15 students for basic Ski course, which is being held at Gulmarg from 21 February to 5 March 2020. The 15 day course is being organised by District Administration in collaboration with District Youth Services and Sports, Pulwama. While interacting with […]
Complete works in double shifts: Div Com directs executing agencies
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 20: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today issued strict directions to the engineers of Jammu & Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) and Jammu & Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB) to complete the pending works on languishing projects within the given time frame by working in double shift. The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir issued […]
‘Explain how J&K can really attract investors’: Opposition MPs ask MHA
The tough questions from the MPs came during a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Parliament yesterday when the lawmakers were being briefed by the Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla. The Union Home Ministry was asked by opposition members of Parliament to explain how Jammu and Kashmir could hope to attract investment in […]
Geology and Mining Department in slumber
‘Self-styled’ Contractors loot hapless sand diggers Pulwama, KNT: Geology and Mining Department has miserably failed to check self-styled contractors who loot sand diggers to their content. Ironically, the department has not given any rights to these contractors and yet they demand royalty from sand diggers. The sand diggers from Samboora, Kanahbal and Behibagh areas of […]
