Class 10th, 12th exams: Teachers, Parents urge authorities to defer exam
SRINAGAR: The decision by the Advisor Governor to conduct Class 10 and 12 examinations between 16 October to 16 November has triggered an uncertainty of sorts in the state’s Education department, with teachers and school heads urging the authorities to defer exam as students have not completed syllabuses. It seems teacher, students and parents are not […]
Looking back
J&K Government and Government of Punjab way back in 1979 agreed for water sharing and for compensating each other on the sharing of waters from river Ravi. According to that agreement, Kathua and Samba districts by this time should have been on the forefront for the green revolution. After some years due to the criminal […]
Gunfight rages in Bandipora village
Srinagar: An encounter broke out between the government forces and militants in the forest area of Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir Thursday, police said. No casualties have been reported in the incident, an official said. Following information about presence of militants, government forces launched a cordon and search operation in the forests of Sumlar area […]
Srinagar schools play with nerves of parents on Tuesday night
Parents received several messages from Srinagar based schools on Tuesday night adding to thier frustrations. Many parents told vov on telephone that on Tuesday evening they received SMS message from the schools that on Wednesday there would be no classes.it was followed by another message that schools would be open and class work would be […]
Hotel Incident: Maj Gogoi Shifted Out Of His Unit
SRINAGAR —The Army has shifted Major Leetul Gogoi, who was at the centre of the human shield controversy, has been shifted out of his unit and attached to local formation headquarters after being indicted by an Army Court of Inquiry(CoI) for fraternising with a Local girl in Srinagar, officials said Tuesday. Last month, the CoI instituted by the army indicted Gogoi, an officer […]
Restrictions in parts of Kashmir capital city tomorrow to prevent Muharram processions
srinagar:Restrictions will be imposed in parts of Kashmir capital city Srinagar tomorrow to prevent Muharram processions which remain banned in the area since 1989. A police official said that restrictions will be imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of Shaheed Gunj, Batamaloo, Shergari, Kothibagh, Ram Munshi Bagh, Maisuma, and Kral Khud police stations. He […]
Petrol, Diesel Rates Scale New Highs
NEW DELHI — After a one-day hiatus, petrol and diesel prices Tuesday were hiked again to new highs. While rates were not changed on Monday, a 10 paise per litre hike in petrol price and a 9 paise a litre increase in diesel was effected Tuesday, according to a price notification of state-owned oil marketing companies. […]
Administrative Restructuring: SAC approves transfer of expenditure allocation to Finance Deptt
SRINAGAR, : In a significant decision, the State Administrative Council (SAC), which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik approved transfer of expenditure allocation powers from the Planning to the Finance Department. Advisors to Governor, B B Vyas, Shri K Vijay Kumar & Shri Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Chief Secretary BVR […]
Role of women pivotal to societal emancipation: Dr Farooq Lone
SRINAGAR, : Secretary Social Welfare Department, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, Tuesday said that contribution of women is pivotal for progress and prosperity of any society. The Secretary said this while speaking at a one-day orientation-cum-training programme organized by Resource Centre for Women Social Welfare Department for Nodal officers on ‘BetiBachaoBetiPadao’ (BBBP) campaign. On the occasion, […]
Govt rolls out maiden ‘JK Start-Up Policy-2018’
SRINAGAR, : The Industries & Commerce Department today formally rolled out the maiden “J&K Start-up Policy-2018” for the state. The Policy was approved by the State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor Satya Pal Malik last week. Giving details, Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Shailendra Kumar said the Policy aims to nurture and inspire the […]
