SRINAGAR: Peoples Conference on Friday announced that its president Sajad Gani Lone would fight from Handwara and Kupwara assembly segments. Lone would be fighting from both Handwara and Kupwara segments. Sources said that Lone was under tremendous pressure from the party rank and file to contest from Kupwara, apart from Handwara seat where party has […]
Kishtwar: With an aim to ensure the free, fair, transparent and smooth conduct of Assembly Elections in the district, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Pandurang K Pole today visited Kishtwar, where he chaired a meeting with Nodal officers at Mini Secretariat to review overall Election preparedness for 48-Inderwal, 49-Kishtwar and 50-Paddar-Nagseni Assembly Constituencies of the district. […]
Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the pace of implementation of infrastructure projects being monitored through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) portal. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti; Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Ecology & Environment; Principal Secretary, Power Development Department; Divisional Commissioner, […]
Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the status and progress of implementation of projects under Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP). Besides, Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department, the meeting was attended by Managing Director & CEO, J&K Bank, Mission Director, HADP, All Deputy Commissioners of J&K UT, […]
Srinagar: The Government on Friday constituted a Sub-Committee to finalize the draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Border Protection Grid including comprehensive modus operandi to avert breaches at the border in Jammu and Kashmir. According to a government order, a copy of which lies with GNS, the Sub Committee comprises of ADGP, Headquarters PHQ, J&K, […]
Srinagar: Rains lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir even as weatherman here on Friday forecast more during next 24 hours and a fresh wet spell from September 15-16. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received 4.2mm, Kupwara 3.9mm, Kokernag 5.6mm, Gulmarg 0.4mm, Jammu 4mm, Batote 1.1mm, Katra 4.8mm and Bhaderwah 4.0mm during […]
SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said that authorities placed him under house arrest, preventing him from attending Friday prayers and other religious and social events. In a statement issued here, Mirwaiz expressed his disappointment and frustration at being barred from going to Jama Masjid to offer the sermon and obligatory Friday prayers. “This has […]
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Friday welcomed senior BJP leader and Pahari in-charge from Chittak Poonch, Shahzad Ahmed Khan, along with dozens of his workers and several sarpanchs, into Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC). The group also met with Omar Abdullah, with both leaders extending a warm welcome […]
SRINAGAR: In a series of orders issued by the Police Headquarters, Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, R.R. Swain, has sanctioned financial assistance and scholarships to dependents/wards of police fallen heroes and serving police personnel. Under the first order, the DGP has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs. one lakh each to support the marriage ceremonies […]
SRINAGAR: The Department of Cardio Vascular Thoracic Surgery SKIMS recently successfully operated on a 60-year-old patient with rare pathology and gave a new lease on life to him. Dr. Farooq Ganie, Associate Prof. CVTS SKIMS who headed the surgical team while giving details said that the patient, an active smoker, boat rider by profession, with […]