Governor grants ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to kin of ASHAs
JAMMU, DECEMBER 17: Governor Satya Pal Malik handed over cheques of ex-gratia relief of Rs. 5 lakhs each to the kin of three deceased ASHAs who were working under National Health Mission, at the Raj Bhavan here today. Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor; Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Health & Medical Education Department; Bhupinder Kumar, […]
CGPWA celebrates National Pensioners’ Day
Sharma appeals veterans to utilize their valuable wisdom for public good
JAMMU, DECEMBER 17: Advisor to Governor, Kewal Kumar Sharma today appealed the veterans from various fields to utilize their valuable wisdom and lifelong experience to advance the interests of the people. He was addressing participants here at a function organized by Central Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association (CGPWA) J&K, Jammu to mark the 36th National Pensioners’ […]
Div Com reviews disbursement of assistance to snowfall affected orchardists
Asks DCs to expedite process by holding outreach camps
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 17: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today reviewed the disbursement of financial assistance in favour of farmers and orchardists, who suffered damage to crops and trees due to the heavy snowfall in the month of November 2018. The Deputy Commissioners informed the meeting regarding the progress in the disbursement of the financial […]
NC calls for time-bound probe into Pulwama killings
Srinagar, Dec 17: Demanding a time-bound probe into civilian killings in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, National Conference on Monday asked the Governor-led administration to use non-lethal weapons like water cannons to quell the protests in the Valley. NC general secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar said it was unfortunate and criminal that militants and protestors were being […]
JK SLSA bags best North Zone PLV Award
NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 17: A Para Legal Volunteer of J&K State Legal Services Authority, BilqueesTantray from Srinagar has been felicitated and awarded as best PLV for North Zone of India in Commendation Ceremony held at New Delhi. In an impressive ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, she was awarded by Union Minister for Law and Justice […]
SAC approves Legislation to regulate bovine breeding activities
To pave way for introduction of high pedigree bulls for breeding, quality livestock
JAMMU, DECEMBER 17: The State Administrative Council (SAC) headed by Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the Jammu and Kashmir Bovine Breeding Bill, 2018. The Bill aims to regulate bovine breeding activities including use of bovine breeding bulls for production of bovine semen, production, processing, storage, sale and distribution of bovine semen and Artificial Insemination (AI) […]
Khelo India: ADC inaugurates Rural Volleyball Tourney
Eight teams from Bonakoot and adjoining villages are participating in the tournament
BANDIPORA, DECEMBER 17: Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Zahoor Ahmad Mir Monday inaugurated Rural Volleyball tournament at Bonakoot under Khelo India programme. Eight teams from Bonakoot and adjoining villages are participating in the tournament with four teams in each pool. The semifinals will be played on December 19. The inaugural match was played between Harmukh Volleyball […]
VC, Cluster University, Jammu, meets Governor
JAMMU, DECEMBER 17: Prof. Anju Bhasin, Vice-Chancellor of the Cluster University of Jammu, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. Prof. Bhasin briefed Governor about the available infrastructure, courses offered, staff positioning and certain important administrative and academic issues relating to the functioning of the University. Governor observed that the Cluster […]
Govt announces winter vacation for summer zone schools
JAMMU, DECEMBER 17: Government today announced winter vacation for all government schools, including recognized private schools up to Higher Secondary level falling in summer zone of Jammu Division from January 7 to 16, 2019. “The last working day in all schools (Government and private) shall be 5-01-2019 and the winter vacation shall be observed w.e.f […]
Rs 2.71 cr released to DCs under SCA to SCSP
SWD seeks proposals for current fiscal by Dec 24
JAMMU, DECEMBER 17: THE Social Welfare Department has released the revalidated unspent balance for the financial year 2017-18 under Special Central Assistance to Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCA to SCSP). According to the Secretary Social Welfare, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, SCA to SCSP amounting to Rs 2.71 crore has been released to the respective District Development […]
