16 new GDCs to established, 400 schools to be upgraded in JK: Altaf Bukhari
JAMMU, : Education outreach in Jammu and Kashmir is getting a fresh boost as the state Government has decided to upgrade 400 schools and establish sixteen new Degree Colleges to fill the accessibility gap. “Two hundred High Schools would be Upgraded to Higher Secondary level, while 200 Middle schools would be upgraded to High School […]
Provisional registration granted to 40 Coaching Centres in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir today granted provisional registration to 40 Coaching Centres in Kashmir division subject to fulfillment of conditions outlined by the State Government, from time to time, in light of the observations made by the J&K High Court. “On the basis of the recommendations of Deputy Commissioners/CEOs and the Committee […]
JRL calls for shutdown against civilian killings
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising of Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Muhammad Yasin Malikon Tuesday called for complete shutdown on Wednesday to protest against the killing of three civilians in firing by government forces. In a statement issued to KNS, the JRL said that the Kashmir has been turned into a killing […]
Expedite selection of posts referred by Revenue Deptt: Veeri to JKSSB
JAMMU – Minister for Revenue, Disaster Management, Relief Rehabilitation & Reconstruction and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri today directed Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board to expedite the selection process on fast-track basis for various posts referred by the Revenue department for augmenting the staff strength. Minister said this while reviewing the status of selection […]
Speaker assesses issues of 10+2 Lectures engaged on academic arrangement basis
JAMMU,: Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today convened a meeting with the authorities of Education department to take stock of grievances of 10+2 lecturers engaged on academic arrangement basis in the State. Divisional Commissioner, Dr M K Bhandari, Secretary Education, Farooq Ahmed Shah and Director School Education, Ravinder Singh besides other senior officers were present […]
Ganga chairs 136th meeting of Board of Directors of SIDCO
JAMMU: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Prakash Ganga, chaired the 136th meeting of Board of Directors of J&K State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (SIDCO), here today. Minister of State for Industries & Commerce, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi, Vice-Chairman J&K SIDCO Subash Jandial besides other senior officers were present in the meeting. Ganga, who is […]
Several skill development initiatives launched to enhance employability of youth: Lal Singh
KATHUA – One Day National Conference on Skill Enhancement Courses & Employment Generation (SECEG-2017) was organized by the Department of Chemistry at the Auditorium of GDC Kathua here today in which Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology Ch. Lal Singh was chief guest. Former Dean Life Sciences, University of Jammu, Dr. M K Jyoti was […]
Fake job racket busted in Srinagar;
Srinagar: Srinagar police has busted a fake job racket by arresting three of its members who were duping people on the name of providing government jobs against heavy cash payments siphoning crores of rupees from them. Fake appointment letters with Government Departmental Logo’s, service books with fake seal and signature of Government Officials, relieving and […]
CS reviews Aadhar enrolment in JK, Enrolment touches 1 crore mark
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, B B. Vyas reviewed the progress of Aadhar enrolment in J&K in a meeting held today at Civil Secretariat, Jammu. Deputy Director General, UIDAI participated through video conference from Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by Chief Post Master General, J&K, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Commissioner/Secretary, GAD, Commissioner/Secretary Social Welfare Department, […]
Chief Minister felicitates people on Losar
JAMMU,: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has greeted people on the occasion of Losar, a famous festival of Ladakh region. In her message, the Chief Minister hoped the festival rejuvenates the age-old tradition of love, tolerance and brotherhood, among the people and brings along joy, happiness and peace. The Chief Minister has prayed for peace, progress […]





