Jammu: At least 10 pilgrims returning from the Amarnath yatra were injured when they jumped out of a moving bus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district after the driver informed them about the failure of its breaks, officials on Tuesday said. The bus was, however, stopped by the army and police personnel, thus averting a […]
Srinagar: Security forces on Tuesday recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. Based on specific inputs from Kupwara Police, the search operation was launched by security forces in general area of Nangari Forest, Dardpora Kralpora, in the north Kashmir district, a police spokesman said. He said […]
Directs SMC To Remove Encroachment Of Street Vendors In City Srinagar: To enforce the streamline of traffic movement on important roads to end recurring traffic Jams, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today conducted an extensive tour of city roads to take the first hand appraisal of the issue. He was accompanied by SSP […]
PDD Realises Highest Ever Revenue For April-June Quarter SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today had a thorough review of reforms undertaken by the Power Development Department (PDD) across the Union Territory to bring added efficiency in the power scenario besides reducing the AT&C losses considerably. Principal Secretary, PDD, MD, JPDCL/KPDCL, DG, Resources, Chief Engineer, JPDCL/KPDCL, […]
Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting with Skill Development Department (SDD) to review functioning of skill imparting institutions like Polytechnic colleges and Industrial Training institutions (ITIs) of the UT. The meeting was attended by Secretary, SDD, Director, SDD, Special Secretary, SDD, Secretary, Board of Technical Education and other concerned officers. The Chief […]
Srinagar: The government on Tuesday constituted Governing Body for Jammu & Kashmir Society for Social Audit Accountability & Transparency (JKSSAAT). With Ravi Kesar, IFS, PCCF (Retired) as chairman, the 11-member Body has been to oversee the performance of the Unit on a periodic basis and provide advice and direction to the Unit. It has also […]
SRINAGAR: The Forest Protection Force (FPF) Ganderbal has been doing an exemplary job in ensuring the smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra, at Baltal Base camp showcasing their dedication and commitment to the pilgrims’ safety and comfort. The FPF has efficiently managed the pony stands and prepaid ticket counters, to prevent any chaos or confusion […]
SRINAGAR: Er. Ehtisham Khan, a prominent social and student rights activist and Co-founder of the NGO “The Purpose”, has expressed his deep concern over the recent fee hike at Central University Kashmir, Tulmulla campus, Ganderbal. The fee increase has led to a peaceful protest by students, who have highlighted significant financial burdens and inadequate campus […]
SRINAGAR: Showing the J&K Police’s commitment to support the families of deceased police personnel, the Director General of Police, J&K, R R Swain has sanctioned a special welfare relief amounting to Rs 2.98 crore in favour of 15 dependents/legal heirs of deceased personnel. Besides, he has also sanctioned financial assistance for the families of two […]
SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department (APD), Shailendra Kumar on Tuesday chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review functioning of Enforcement Wing of Agriculture department. While addressing the meeting, the Principal Secretary said that the department is committed to safeguard the interests of farming community of the region. He exhorted upon the concerned officers […]