MCI allows students to pursue medical course abroad, mandates them to qualify NEET in 2020 or 2021
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has been informed by the Medical Council of India (MCI) that all candidates, who are taking admissions in foreign universities for pursuing a medical course, can go on the condition that they qualify the NEET-UG this year or in 2021. The MCI said that owing to the “extraordinary” situation […]
Centre’s decision on Aug 05 last year violated spirit of federalism, sovereign pledges to J&K: NC
Political affairs committee asks party prez to widen acceptance of ‘Gupkar Declaration’
Srinagar: The measures undertaken by the Centre on August 05 last year have violated the spirit of federalism and the sovereign pledges of the Union of India to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, said the political affairs committee (PAC) of the National Conference on Saturday. Presided by NC president and Member Parliament (MP) Srinagar […]
DGP visits Shopian, Pulwama; reviews security scenario
Lauds personnel on successful encounters
SRINAGAR : Lauding the successful twin encounters in Shopian and Pulwama, the Director General of Police, J&K Dilbag Singh today said that local youths who are willing to shun the path of violence and destruction are always welcome to live a peaceful life with their families. The DGP today visited the twin districts of Pulwama […]
Muharram gives message of peace, harmony, perseverance and piety to humankind: Dr Farooq, Omar Abdullah
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah and party Vice President Omar Abdullah in their message on the observance of Youm-e-Ashura said the day is of great importance in view of the great sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Husain (AS), saying the day commemorates the […]
Muharram procession taken out in Delina Baramulla
Delina : The Muharram procession was taken out in north Kashmir’s Delina area of Baramulla district on Saturday to commemorate the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. Amid tight security arrangements, the main Muharram procession began from local Imambada Delina and culminated at the local graveyard after passing through Srinagar-Baramulla highway. Hundreds […]
Rohit Kansal reviews implementation of CSSs in Kashmir Division
Asks to strengthen consumer grievances redress mechanism
SRINAGAR : Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, Rohit Kansal, today chaired a meeting of senior officers to review physical and financial progress of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) being executed by Power Development Department. Threadbare discussion was held on present status of implementation of various projects being executed under centrally sponsored schemes in Kashmir Division […]
GMC Sgr rebuts shortage of Oxygen in SMHS Hospital
SRINAGAR : The Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, Authorities today contested the news item circulated on a section of social media regarding shortage of Oxygen in SMHS Hospital. In a clarification issued here, it has been made clear that fake news circulated on the Social media regarding shortage of Oxygen in SMHS Hospital has no […]
Advisor Sharma meets Business Community in Jammu
Assures relief and revival of business sector in J&K
JAMMU : Advisor to Lt Governor, KK Sharma today met various Business Associations at Udhyog Bhawan here to discuss revival of Business Sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Financial Commissioner, Finance, Dr Arun Mehta, Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Commissioner Secretary Tourism, Zubair Ahmad attended the meeting through video conferencing while other senior […]
River Devika, Tawi prestigious project of national importance: Dr Jitendra Singh
Reviews Pollution abatement of river Devika and Tawi in Udhampur
Conducts virtual inspection of the project sites SRINAGAR : Union Minister of State PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh today chaired a review meeting on Pollution abatement of river Devika and Tawi in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, under National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) through video conferencing. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Housing and […]
Lt Governor e-inaugurates Panel Discussion on “COVID 19: Challenges and Effective Management”
Renowned JSS institutions to undertake student exchange and teacher training programmes to share best practices with J&K
SRINAGAR : Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today e-inaugurated the Panel Discussion on “COVID 19: Challenges and Effective Management”. The digital event was organized to observe the 105th Jayanthi Celebrations of His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji. The Lt Governor inaugurated the event through a digital lamp lighting ceremony. The occasion served as a […]
