Benefits of SRO-43 of 1994 to be extended to ReTs of School Education Dept: Altaf Bukhari
JAMMU, JANUARY 03 – Minister for Education Altaf Bukhari today said that the benefits of SRO-43 of 1994 will be extended to the Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) teachers of School Education Department. This was decided in a meeting convened by the Minister in his office chamber, with the officers of the concerned department, here today. Principal Secretary […]
IUST organizes symposium entitled human rights in light of the Sirah of Prophet Mohammad (SAW)
Srinagar The department of Islamic studies, Islamic University of Science and Technology on Tuesday organized a one-day national symposium entitled ‘Human Rights in Light of the Sirah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The spokesman said Dr Showkat Hussain Dar initiated the program with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Head Department of Islamic Studies, Dr Afroz […]
J&K Police Bought 18,100 Bullet-Proof Jackets, 550 Vehicles In 2017
JAMMU: Over 18,000 bullet-proof jackets and 550 vehicles were purchased by Jammu and Kashmir Police during the year 2017, JK Director General of Police (DGP), SP Vaid said today. He added that over 23,000 bullet-proof patkas (turbans) were also purchased during that period. “As many as 18,100 bullet-proof jackets and 550 different vehicles, which also […]
No Proof of Taliban, ISIS in Kashmir, Says Home Ministry
New Delhi: The home ministry on Wednesday said that there was no evidence of any presence of ISIS in the Kashmir valley. Further, the ministry also said that Al Qaeda commander Zakir Musa had not more than 10 militants’ support. Responding to a question put forth by MP Amar Singh, MoS Home Ministry Hansraj Ahir said […]
BSF trooper killed in unprovoked firing by Pakistan in SAMBA
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed in an unprovoked firing by Pakistani forces at Samba Sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Jammu and Kashmir Police said, “Pakistani forces indiscriminately opened fire at the BSF camp in Samba sector. The BSF retaliated to the unprovoked firing.” “The BSF soldier died due to fatal bullet injuries in the […]
Oppn boycotts Assembly over demand for debate on civilian killings in Kashmir
Jammu: After creating pandemonium over the disallowed by Speaker Assembly Kavinder Gupta the entire opposition staged a walkout and boycotted the proceedings of the house for the whole day despite the assurance from the Speaker that house will debate Kashmir civilian killings for one hour later. According to the vov correspondent, as the house started […]
Div Com interacts with Srinagar traders
SRINAGAR, : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today held a meeting with the traders to take the first-hand appraisal of the issues and grievances of the business community . Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, VC Srinagar Development Authority (SDA), SSP Traffic (Srinagar), Joint Commissioner SMC, Traffic Advisor to J&K government, officials from PDD, PHE, […]
Governor inaugurates All India Inter University Roll Ball (Men and Women) Tournament
JAMMU: Governor N.N. Vohra inaugurated the All India Inter University Roll Ball (M&W) Tournament at the University of Jammu. This Tournament has been organized by the Directorate of Sports and Physical Education of the University. 47 teams, comprising 23 Women and 24 Men teams from all over India, are participating in this 5 day Tournament. […]
Govt preparing action plan to deal with climatic health hazards: Bali Bhagat
Minister for Health and Medical Education Bali Bhagat today said the government is preparing a detailed action plan under health sector to deal with the health problems due to climate/environmental change as anticipated by WHO. Replying to a question raised by MLC Girdhari Lal Raina, the Minister said the government is aware of the fact […]
29599 Anganwari Centres functional in JK: Asiea Naqash
JAMMU, JANUARY 03: Minister for Social Welfare Asiea Naqash today informed the Legislative Council that there are 29599 Anganwari centres operational in the state. Responding to a question raised by MLC Ashok Khajuria, the Minister said that the Anganwari Centres are run by 1366 Supervisors, 29599 Anganwari Workers and 29599 Anganwari helpers. She further informed that […]
