CM chairs meet to oversee, review Ramadhan arrangements

As the Holy month of Ramadhan is set to start across the world, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today reviewed the arrangements put in place by the administration for the holy month across the State in a high level meeting. The Chief Minister took a detailed review regarding status and availability of power, drinking water, essential […]

Govt to introduce Disaster Management subject in JK’s schools

Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today announced that ‘Disaster Management’ will be introduced as a full-time subject in schools and colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. He made the announcement during the meeting with a delegation of students pursuing post-graduation in Disaster Management at University of Kashmir. The students met the Minister at his […]

JKReTTF threatens to lock out schools

The State Project Director Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has made a mockery of government’s tall claim to release two months salaries for ReTs under SSA. This was stated by Farooq Ahmad Tantray Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Rehbar e Taleem Teachers Forum (JKReTTF) in a statement released today.   Tantray said that the amount released by the […]

Vacant posts in Education Department to be filled soon: Minister

  Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said the posts of Headmasters, ZEOs, CEOs and other vacancies in the Education Department will be got filled at the earliest through recruiting agencies. He made this statement during the meeting with a delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Teachers Forum headed by Showkat Ahmad Bhat. During […]

No pol party in India is sincere in resolving Kashmir conflict: Er. Rasheed

Independent lawmaker, Er. Rasheed said that political parties In India have a unanimous position regarding Kashmir and they will not compromise it with the country’s National interest and national security. “Kashmiris have never been under any such impression that even a single political party or individual has ever been sincere to resolve Kashmir dispute or […]

Fight against drug abuse should initiate from school: DSEK

Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo, today said that fight against drug abuse should start from schools itself. He said that youth are the future of any nation or society and such efforts should be made to protect them from this malaise. The Director was speaking at a meeting convened to discuss recommendations […]

Mian Altaf meets Vohra

Mian Altaf Ahmad, Member J&K Legislative Assembly from Kangan called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan. Mian Altaf discussed with the Governor various matters relating to the need for speeding up developmental works, better utilization of available resources and time bound completion of projects and programmes in his Constituency. The Governor and Mian […]

Singh calls on Governor

Dr. Nirmal K. Singh, Dy. Chief Minister, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan. Dr. Singh briefed the Governor about the various initiatives taken by the State Government to speed up the growth and development process in the State, particularly in the power, housing and urban development sectors. Dr. Singh also apprised the […]

Women’s Commission plans organizing seminars on women’s rights

The Jammu and Kashmir State Commission for Women is conducting seminars at educational institutions across the State to spread awareness about the fundamental rights guaranteed to women under the Constitution. Chairperson, State Commission for Women (SWC), Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor said the seminars are primarily aimed at making people aware about the rights guaranteed to females […]

Tassaduq Mufti for adopting necessary measures to safeguard environment

Pollution is one of the biggest hazards affecting the environment, human lives and is a serious concern for everyone. There is a need to take all possible measures to prevent JK’s environment and ecology getting polluted on a large scale. Coordinator, Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Mufti today said this during his meeting with senior […]