Government committed to provide quality Edu to far-flung areas: Secy Edu

Jammu: Authorities on Thursday said that the government is committed to provide Educational facilities to far-flung and backward areas of the State. On the directions of Minister for Education, Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari stock of the facilities is being taken from time to time, officials said. In the context, Secretary Education Farooq Ahmad Shah in […]

JK Bank clarifies, says it has avoided additional exposure to ‘Gitanjali Gems’

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Thursday clarified that it has consciously avoided additional exposure in ‘Gitanjali Gems’ headed by Nirav Modi. “The bank had during its clean up and consolidation drive year and a half ago reckoned the account as a stressed account and consciously avoided additional exposure in the company,” a spokesman […]

JKNPP activists seek deportation of Rohingya refugees 

Jammu: Activists of the J&K National Panthers Party (JKNPP) held protests against the state government saying it had failed to deport Rohingyas and Bangladeshis from Jammu despite brewing public outrage, and demanded their immediate “repatriation”. The activists led by JKNPP chairman Harsh Dev Singh staged a protest at the exhibition ground here and burnt an […]

Veeri stresses on timely disposal of revenue matters

Jammu: Minister for Revenue, Hajj & Auqaf and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri has said that dedicated efforts needs to be put in for timely disposal of Revenue related cases. People have huge expectations from the department and our action taken in this regard would facilitate people with justice in time. This was stated by […]

Govt committed to transform State’s deve landscape, says Dy CM

Jammu: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh Thursday said that the achievements registered by the coalition government  during last three years under various sectors have changed the developmental narrative in the state. The Deputy Chief Minister was speaking at a meeting convened to discuss the developmental initiatives undertaken by the government and to discuss the […]

J&K Bank organizes ‘Hastkala Sahyog Mudra’ loan campaign

Baramulla: HastkalaSahyog  Shivir Mudra Loan Campaign is being organised from 19 February to 24 February 2018 wherein loans will be  extended to handloom weavers & handicrafts artisans under Mudrav Scheme. The aim & objective of such Mudra Loan Campaign is to provide hassle-free loans to the needy people to eradicate unemployment and enable youth to […]

Minister meets JK’s Himayat trainees

Raipur: Minister for Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice, Abdul Haq Thursday visited  Raipur to get first hand appraisal of the facilities and training being provided to the JK youth under Himayat Scheme (DDU-GKY). The Minister visited JK Students who are getting training in various skills under Himayat Scheme (DDU-GKY) at Surya Skills Pvt […]

Minister for encouraging youth for active participation in sports

Jammu: Stressing the need for encouraging youth to actively take part in sports activities, the Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Sham Lal Choudhary said that sports play key role in keeping the physique fit and healthy, besides inculcate sense of team spirit, responsibility and quick decision which are important in life. The Minister […]

Kashir U-19 Football tournament concludes

Baramulla: In order to encourage youth to channelize talent and refine skills through proper sports platform, Kashir U- 19 football tournament was organised by 53 Batallion CRPF. The tournament came to a fitting finale with the final being played between Sober Club and young Iqbal in a nail-biting finish. The final was won by Sober […]

Sgr youth called for India Trails by AIFF

Srinagar: A young footballer Mohammad Inam has been called for U-16  India Trails by All India Football Federation (AIFF) after his outstanding performance at Goa in January this year.Inam hails from Rainawari Srinagar and has been playing for Real Kashmir Football Club, Srinagar in I-League U-15 Years Football Competition.Jammu and Kashmir Football Association ( JKFA) […]