Abdul Haq announces Rs 3 cr for District Court Complex Kupwara
Says Govt Committed to strengthen Judicial infrastructure in JK
KUPWARA, MARCH 09: Minister for Rural Development Panchayati Raj, Law and Justice Abdu Haq Khan on Friday said the government is committed to strengthen the judiciary in the state and that all possible assistance will be provided for strengthening the judicial system in the state. The Minister said this while interacting with the judges, […]
Tassaduq Mufti reviews publicity activities of Tourism Department
JAMMU, MARCH 09: Minister for Tourism Tassaduq Hussain Mufti today reviewed preparations for launch of publicity campaign by the Tourism Department to attract tourists to the State. The Minister was informed that the department is working on various proposals related to publicity and marketing of JK’s unique tourism products. He was informed that besides planning […]
Govt to release Rs 1 crore for each DIET: Secy Education
Development of basic infra in schools
JAMMU, MARCH 09: Secretary, Education Farooq Ahmad Shah today informed that the government would release Rs. 1 crore to each District Institute of Education and Trainings (DIET) to strengthen their basic infrastructure and make them fully functional in the state. The Secretary said this while addressing a meeting through video conference held in Civil Secretariat, […]
Javaid Beigh takes stock of Baramulla Municipality issues
BARAMULLA, MARCH 09: Member Legislative Assembly Javeed Hasan Beig today chaired a meeting of Municipal authorities here to discuss various issues pertaining to the municipality, besides reviewing its functioning. The meeting was attended by Executive Officer MC Baramulla Firdous Ahmad, Beopar Mandal President, representatives of trade and civil societies and other functionaries. Threadbare discussion was […]
ACR Kupwara flags off Sheep Breeders for training
KUPWARA: MARCH 09: Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kupwara (ACR) Mohammad Abdulla Malik today flagged off 60 progressive breeders of the district for a day-long capacity building training cum tour programme. The programme, organized by the Sheep Husbandry Department under ATMA scheme, is aimed to help breeders to acquaint themselves with the latest technology and practices in […]
Why are we surprised when Buddhists are violent?
The image of unshakeable peacefulness and tolerance is a western stereotype that defies history and simplifies human nature
By: Dan Arnold and Alicia Turner Most adherents of the world’s religions claim that their traditions place a premium on virtues like love, compassion and forgiveness, and that the state toward which they aim is one of universal peace. History has shown us, however, that religious traditions are human affairs, and that no matter how […]
Sarfraz to be captain as long as I coach Pakistan: Mickey Arthur
DUBAI: Karachi Kings and Pakistan Coach Mickey Arthur validated the possibility that in future Imad Wasim can be the captain of the national side but immediately added that as long as he is coaching he will be having Sarfraz Ahmed as captain in all three formats of the game. Speaking in a post-match press conference, […]
Job fair at Bandipora on March 14
BANDIPORA, MARCH 09: District Employment and Counseling Centre, Bandipora is conducting job fair under National Carrier Project on March 14 here at S K Stadium. Various private sector as well as public sector employers including corporate involved in UDAAN programme, will participate for on spot training cum placement of the job seekers. KI NewsKashmir Images […]
Vice-Chairman J&K Cements Ltd. meets Governor
JAMMU, MARCH 09: Er. Nazir Ahmad Yatoo, Vice Chairman J&K Cements Ltd. called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan. Er. Yatoo briefed Governor about the initiatives taken for making J&K Cements a profitable enterprise and highlighted the need to get budgetary support, exemption from civil accounting and requirement of Rs. 36.2 crore for […]
Handicrafts Deptt holds awareness camp at Lalpora
KUPWARA, MARCH 09: A day-long awareness cum registration camp was organized by Department of Handicrafts Kupwara in Lalpora, a far-off area of Lolab Valley. The camp was inaugurated by Assistant Director Handicrafts, Kupwara which was organised to make the artisans and the general public aware about the various welfare schemes of the department. Handicrafts Training […]
