Rajendra, Gupta promoted to DGP grade

Jammu: The Cabinet which met here under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah approved promotion of K. Rajendara Kumar and P. L. Gupta, IPS officers of 1984 batch, to the grade of DGP in the pay scale of Rs 75500-80000 with effect from January 1. The Cabinet also approved promotion of IPS officer, Lalatendu […]

Biswas posted as DC Anantnag, Shah Faesal is DC B’pora

JAMMU: The Cabinet which met here Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered following transfers and postings in the administration. Baseer Ahmad Khan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department, against an available vacancy. Saleem Mohammad, IAS, awaiting […]

J&K Bank earns 11% profit in q3

SRINGAR: J&K Bank has reported growth in its net profit by over 11 percent during the third quarter (Q3) ending on December 31. Banks’s net profit grew to Rs 321.29 crore in third quarter of 2013-14 as against Rs 289.40 crore during a year ago. Commenting on the result, Bank’s Chairman and CEO Mushtaq Ahmad […]

India, Pak must take up LoC trade issue at higher-ups level: KCCI

SRINAGAR: Expressing its disappointment and resentment against what it called ‘callous ineptitude’ towards handling the cross-Line of Control trade imbroglio, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) has impressed upon the government of India and Pakistan to take the issue at higher decision making level for immediate resumption of trade. “KCCI seeks to impress the […]

J&K Budget 2014-15: FM holds pre-budget consultation with farmers

SRINAGAR: Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather Thursday said that agriculture is the important sector of the state economy and government is committed to revolutionise it by providing all possible facilities to the farmers of the state. Rather, according to an official spokesperson, was addressing a pre-budget interactive session here, which was attended by progressive farmers […]

‘Restrictions likely from Feb 9 to 11’

Srinagar: Authorities are likely to impose restrictions across Kashmir valley on February 9 and 11 in wake of strike call and protests called by pro- pro-freedom groups to commemorate the death anniversaries of Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and Mohammad Afzal Guru. The decision, according to a local news agency GNS, has been taken by the authorities […]

Efforts afoot to tap wind energy in J&K: Dr Farooq

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir has vast potential of wind energy and wind masts have been installed at Bidda in Reasi, and Tatapani in Rajouri to tap this renewable energy, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday, according to an official spokesperson. He also said places of wind energy potential in […]

Tour operators, mountaineers oppose construction of road to Affarvat ridge

SRINAGAR: Valley based tour operators and mountaineers have asked Jammu and Kashmir government to desist from any plans to construct a road in world famous ski resort Gulmarg. In an emergency joint meeting of Adventure Tour Operators Association of Kashmir (ATOAK) and J&K Ski and Mountaineering Association (JKSMA) the office bearers and members of ATOAK […]

Mirwaiz thanks Pak for supporting Kashmiris, Geelani says do more

Srinagar: Various pro-freedom groups Wednesday expressed gratitude to Pakistani government for observing the “Kashmir Solidarity Day” and thanked the country and its people for supporting the “freedom struggle of Kashmiri people.” During a meeting in New Delhi with Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner Mansoor Ahmad Khan , Chairman Hurriyat Conference(M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said Kashmiris were […]