Governor for taking benefit of flagship central schemes to improve JK’s power scenario
SRINAGAR,: Governor Satya Pal Malik today called for taking maximum benefit from the flagship power sector schemes of the Government of India to ensure tangible improvement in electricity supply to the consumers in the State “With adequate central funding available under various schemes for universal power coverage, the state’s Power Development Department (PDD) should take […]
Mosque demolition: no religion is above law, says Chinese paper
WEIZHOU,Thousands of Hui people gathered at the towering Grand Mosque in Weizhou on Thursday and Friday to prevent authorities from demolishing the structure. A newspaper of the ruling Communist Party said Saturday that no religion is above the law in China, urging officials to stay firm while dealing with a rare protest over the planned […]
Govt defers summer vacations in Kashmir, Jammu winter zones
Srinagar, : Government today deferred the summer vacations for the schools of Kashmir Division and winter zone of Jammu Division till further orders. In this regard an order from the office of Secretary School Education Farooq Ahmad Shah was issued today according to which the summer vacations which were announced from 2nd July to 14th […]
US Embassy delegation calls on Speaker Legislative Assembly
SRINAGAR: A four-member delegation of the United States Embassy, New Delhi headed by Mark Tesone called on the Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh, here today. Threadbare discussions were held on various issues pertaining to cultural, political and socio-economic and other developmental scenario of the state. The Speaker briefed the delegation about the functioning of […]
Labour &Employment Depttto sponsor 50 students for Civil Services Coaching: Altaf Bukhari
SRINAGAR, MAY 30: Minister for Finance, Lab our and Employment Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Wednesday said the Department of Employment will sponsor Civil Services coaching for deserving students of the state and will bear all the expenses of their boarding and lodging. Minister asked the department to select 10 each from Jammu and Kashmir division […]
Haj 2018: Provisionally selected list of pilgrims issued
SRINAGAR : According to the Executive Officer, State Haj Committee, in pursuance to Haj Committee of India Circular No. 29 of 21stMay 2018, the pilgrims waitlisted from GWL-689 to GWL-814 have been provisionally selected for Haj 2018. The selected pilgrims have been requested to deposit the Haj amount as per the opted accommodation category either […]
Sat Sharma for early completion of Srinagar Master Plan, making it holistic
SRINAGAR: The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Sat Paul Sharma today directed the officers to ensure the Srinagar Master Plan is finalized as early as possible and stressed for making it a holistic and comprehensive document which would address all developmental need of the city, besides catering to every section of society. The Minister was speaking at […]
India will take seriously Pak’s call for peace: Defence minister
Any comment from Islamabad calling for peace between the two countries will be taken seriously by India, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today in the backdrop of the Pakistan Army chief favouring talks to resolve lingering disputes. The minister also said the armed forces will “fully honour” the government’s decision not to launch any operations […]
Life on halt, downtown railing under curfew on Sunday
Residents of downtown woke up on Sunday morning to witness strict curfew and restriction, as JRL has given a shutdown call for today against the killings of three militants and a civilian who was crushed to death by a police vehicle during protests. With frequent shutdowns crippling life in Kashmir, Srinagar wore a deserted look […]
Missing KU professor trapped in Shopian gunfight
Police has confirmed that missing Asst Professor of university of Kashmir Dr Mohammed Rafi Bhat has been trapped along with Sadam Paddar in Badigham village of Shopian on Sunday morning. Police said that they have informed the family of trapped professor who are on way to encounter site to persuade him to surrender. Police said […]
