Pulwama boy tops NEET exam from J&K

Srinagar: A teenager from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has topped the NEET examination from the Union Territory despite Internet connectivity issues in most parts of the Valley since over a year. Basit Bilal Khan (18) secured 695 marks out of 720 in the NEET exam, the result of which was declared on Friday. Khan, hailing […]

Sons of private security guard from Tangmarg crack NEET-2020

Baramulla: Two brothers from Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district have qualified the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)-2020 with flying colours. Gowhar Bashir and Shakir Bashir, hailing from Batpora village of Kunzar have scored 651 and 657 points respectively out of the total 720 points. “This is a moment of joy and pride […]

PDP, JKAP condemn Admin’s action against KNS

SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the locking down of the office of local news agency KNS describing the act as administration’s attempt to ‘stifle free press’. PDP President, Mehbooba Mufti tweeted: “Harassing &hounding local new agencies like @KNSKashmir for speaking truth to power is yet another example of J&K admin’s contempt & efforts […]

Advisor Sharma extends greetings on Navratras

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma today extended greetings to people of Jammu and Kashmir on Navratras. Praying for the well being of the people, the Advisor hoped that the festival would usher in peace, prosperity besides also strengthen the resolve of people to fight against the Global Pandemic. The Advisor further appealed the […]

Hasnain Masoodi reviews progress on dev projects, implementation of schemes in Kulgam

KULGAM: Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) 3- Anantnag Parliamentary constituency, Justice (Retd), Hasnain Masoodi today visited Kulgam to take detailed review of major developmental projects, implementation of flagship schemes in the district. He convened a meeting here at mini-secretariat with the officers of various departments to review the project wise status of all ongoing developmental […]

2 day autumn festival commences at Pahalgam

Govt reviving tourism with all precautions: Advisor Baseer Khan

PAHALGAM (ANANTNAG): The two day Autumn festival organized by the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir commenced here this evening with a traditional opening. The festival would include an exhibition of village crafts drawn from the adjoining village tapestry of cottage craft and handicrafts, cuisine, fruits and other components of village economy. About 20 stalls displaying traditional […]

Advisor Sharma for comprehensive strategy to boost sale, marketability of JK’s Handicraft products

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K K Sharma, today directed for framing a comprehensive marketing strategy so that the handicraft, handloom and other handmade craft items from J&K can be marketed in very effective manner pan India and globally increasing their reach and also contributing to their market increase. The Advisor was speaking at the […]

LG approves use of Raj Bhavan’s helicopter for medical emergency evacuation of needy families

Service to be totally free of cost

SRINAGAR: In another welfare measure for the underprivileged, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today approved the use of Raj Bhavan’s helicopter free of cost for emergency evacuation of patients living in the remote areas of the Union Territory. During his string of remote areas visits as part of the Back to Village programme, the Lt Governor […]

Advisor Baseer Khan chairs 90th BoD meeting of JKTDC

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired the 90th Board of Directors’ meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) at SKICC here. Secretary Tourism, Managing Director JKTDC and other officers were present on the occasion. While speaking on the occasion, the Advisor asked the JKTDC to evolve strategies for optimal […]