Srinagar: The government on Monday ordered transfer of 13 JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, Rakesh Sharma, JKAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Hiranagar, holding additional charge of Sub-Registrar, Hiranagar, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Director, District Employment & Counselling Centre, Jammu. Abhishake Abrol, JKAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court asked the Centre on Monday to “engage with” the states to ensure that they set up Hajj committees for a smooth conduct of the annual pilgrimage. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala took note of the submissions made by Additional Solicitor General […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking a uniform minimum age of 21 years for marriage for both men and women, saying that it will amount to directing Parliament to make a law to fix the age. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S […]
New Delhi: New NCERT textbooks revised in accordance with the new National Education Policy (NEP) are likely to be introduced in schools from 2024-25 academic session, Education Ministry officials said on Monday. The textbooks will be developed in accordance with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF). “The new textbooks are likely to be introduced from 2024-25 […]
Srinagar: The government has ordered transfer of two police officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, Amritpal Singh, IPS, SSP Crime Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as SSP Rajouri. Mohd. Aslam, JKPS, SSP Rajouri, has been transferred and posted as Commandant, JKAP 13th Battalion. KR Desk
Srinagar: Nine youths were arrested for allegedly harassing and attacking a family here, police said on Monday. They were nabbed during a midnight raid after a video of the attack on the family went viral on social media. “Srinagar Police took cognisance of a video wherein a group of youths on bikes are seen harassing […]
Kupwara: A seven-year-old girl died after falling into a well in Kalaroos area of this north Kashmir district on Monday evening, officials said. They said that a girl namely Zaika daughter of Nisar Ahmad Lone, resident of Dal Kalaroos fell down in well. The girl was later found by the family and evacuated to NTPHC […]
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government is working under a multi pronged strategy towards revival and holistic development of Sericulture sector in JK. “Cocoon growers are being facilitated with requisite skill development training, latest technological interventions and related infrastructural support for transforming the sericulture industry in J&K,” said an official while elaborating on initiatives of […]
PAMPORE: Tehsildar Pampore Zuber Ahmad Bhat on Monday held a meeting with butchers of this Saffron Town at his office. He instructed them to adhere to government-approved rates for the meat. The meeting was held after Tehsildar received complaints from people that mutton was sold at 650 rupees per kilogram in Pampore in the holy […]
Srinagar: The National Service Scheme (NSS) units of the University of Kashmir at the main campus Srinagar, and North Campus Baramulla, organised several activities for volunteers and students from different departments and colleges. These events were held on directions of Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan under the umbrella of G20 programmes being organised by the University […]