SRINAGAR : With the Kashmir valley heading towards the cold winter, The Power Development Department has allegedly started unscheduled curtailment in almost all districts including Srinagar. Even the metered areas are not being spared with the department going for power curtailment. Many complaints from Srinagar city about the power curtailment. “We are facing regular power […]
Income slab ceiling for creamy layer among Backward Classes enhanced
SRINAGAR : The State Committee headed by Principal Secretary, Finance, Navin K Choudhary, Tuesday cleared the proposal for enhancement of income slab ceiling for creamy layer among the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes under J&K Reservation Act/Rules. The Committee, which met at the office chambers of the Finance Secretary, cleared the proposal to enhance the […]
BARAMULLA : In its efforts to promote Punjabi language at different levels and to develop the literary temper among the students, J&K Punjabi Sahit Sabha Baramulla in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages today organized a day–long literary Seminar in the auditorium of Government Degree College for Boys Baramulla with former principal […]
Srinagar: Independent legislator and MLA Langate Er. Rasheed on Monday led a protest march in Handwara against the killings of seven civilians in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday. A statement issued here by AIP said that hundreds joined the protest march despite restrictions imposed by the authorities in Handwara. “Protesters with black flags and […]
‘From Me to You’ cleanliness drive culminates at Pratap Park
Srinagar : The Chain Cleanliness Drive “From Me to You” flagged off by Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam on 17 October culminated at Pratap Park on Sunday . The five-day drive organised by the Department of Technical Education along the banks of river Jehlum started from Peerzo Island on the first day and continued up to […]
Srinagar : G M Shah (Shaheen), President Janata Dal (United), met Governor Satya Pal Malik at Raj Bhavan today. Sh. Shah briefed the Governor about the prevailing situation in the state and apprised him of the difficulties being faced by the people. The Governor urged him to continue to promote people’s welfare, besides, ensuring that […]
DAAM, FTII to organize 10-day workshop on ‘Fine Art Photography’
Srinagar : Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums (DAAM), Jammu and Kashmir Government in collaboration with the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune (FTII) is scheduled to organize a 10-day-long workshop on ‘Fine Art Photography’ at SPS Museum, Srinagar—starting from November 4, 2018. Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums, Munir-Ul-Islam, informed that during the 10-day […]
Div Com reviews arrangements for Urs Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA)
Srinagar : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan on Friday convened a meeting regarding the arrangements to be made by various Departments in connection with the Urs Mubarak of Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arifeen, Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom Sahib (RA) which will be observed on November 3rd at Kohimaran heights in Srinagar The Divisional Commissioner issued strict directions to […]
SKIMS Medical College condoles demise of Dr Rafiq Mir
Srinagar : A condolence meeting was today held at SKIMS Medical College in memory of the late Dr. Mohammad Rafiq Mir, who worked as the Professor and Head, Department of Community Medicine, at the institute. Director SKIMS & Ex-Officio Secretary, Dr. Omar Javed Shah, Professor MS Khuroo, Member of Governing Body SKIMS, Dr. Reyaz A […]
Mehbooba Mufti appoints party’s office bearers for Bandipora
Srinagar : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Friday accorded approval for the appointment of party’s District President and Vice President in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Party’s chief spokesman Rafi Ahmad Mir in a statement issued here said that Ghulam Nabi Tantary has been appointed as the PDP District President for Bandipora while […]
Srinagar : The Government today ordered transfers and postings in Health department. According to the order issued by the Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education Department, Dr Sameer Mattoo, Director Family Welfare, MCH and Immunization J&K has been transferred and posted as Director Health Services Jammu relieving Bhupinder Singh, Mission Director NHM of the Additional […]
Labour and Employment dept orders transfers of KAS officers
Srinagar : Labour and Employment department today ordered transfers and posting of seven KAS officers. As per order No 64 of 2018 issued today, seven junior KAS officers were transferred and posted in different districts of the state. As per the order, Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat has been posted Assistant Labour Commissioner J&K ( B&OCWWB). Ranjit […]