Covid-19: 18 persons discharged from SKIMS Bemina after recovery
SRINAGAR : Eighteen persons admitted in SKIMS Medical College Hospital Bemina were discharged on Thursday after recovering from Covid-19. Those discharged included thirteen from Budgam, two from Srinagar, one from Anantnag, one from Baramulla and one Kulgam. The number of COVID-19 recovered patients’ moves to 282 out of total COVID positive admitted patients numbering 410 […]
Strike a balance between ailing economy and battle against pandemic: Altaf Bukhari
SRINAGAR, June 11: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday stressed on the government to go for sustained awareness campaigns for removing social stigma and ways of combating the spread of COVID pandemic in Jammu and Kashmir. “For striking a balance between an ailing economy and tackling the pandemic, […]
Media Policy-2020 to prove monstrous for journalists and free speech: PDP
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday demanded immediate rollback of Media Policy-2020 in Jammu and Kashmir, terming it a direct assault on the free press and akin to choking the voices of dissent. In a statement issued here today, PDP spokesperson and Media Advisor to Party President, Syed Suhail Bukhari termed the Media Policy-2020 […]
Div Com convenes meeting of officers to discuss future strategy on COVID-19
SRINAGAR : Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P K Pole today convened a meeting of officers regarding evolving of COVID-19 situation and discussing future strategies. During the meeting the concerned officers put forward suggestions with regard to COVID-19 mitigation, change in Covid scenario from the last few days and issues being faced by them during the field […]
Kashmir University ahead of Jammu University in Centre’s ranking
Figures at 48th position in universities category; SMVDU bags 78th position in engineering category
Srinagar: The Kashmir University is ahead of Jammu University in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) released by the Government of India on Thursday. According to NIRF rankings-2020, Kashmir University stands at the 78th rank among all institutions of higher learning in India. Jammu University finds itself at 90th spot in the overall category. Among […]
Leading fashion designer Nikhil Mehta’s online talk with JK youth
SRINAGAR : Under JKSDM Covid-19 Lets sKill IT online program, Nikhil Mehta, leading Fashion Designer of India and owner of the leading fashion chain “Ashmina” delivered an online talk to the youth of J&K on employment, entrepreneurship and highlighted the available opportunities in fashion and retail industry at national and international level. Earlier on 2nd […]
JKP must continue its proactive role in the prevailing scenario: DGP
Visits Shopian, Anantnag, reviews security, concludes 4 day visit to Kashmir Valley
Srinagar : Greater synergy and consistent drive against enemies of peace is paying dividends and yielding good results. Such efforts must continue to ensure that peace is maintained and safeguarded against the onslaughts of elements opposed to a peaceful environment in Jammu and Kashmir. According to statement, this was stated by Director General of Police […]
Police foils casual, daily-wagers protest, scores detained
Srinagar : Scores of casual, need-base and daily wagers of different departments including their union president were detained on Wednesday as police foiled their 36 hour proposed protest against government’s alleged failure to regularize 60,000 such workers in the Union Territory. Wearing face masks, dozens of need-base, casual and daily wagers of different departments assembled […]
Dir Tourism felicitates employee for completing life saving technique, powerboat handling courses
Launches Mountain Biking Association website
SRINAGAR : Director Tourism Kashmir, Nisar Ahmad Wani Wednesday felicitated Ghulam Nabi Bhat for successfully completing training courses in Life Saving Techniques and Power Boat Handling which were organized by National Institute of Water Sports, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India at Goa. Bhat, who works as power boat handler with the department, was recommended […]
Advisor Sharma for expediting digitization of land records, completion of settlement works
Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme
SRINAGAR : Advisor to Governor, KK Sharma, today directed the authorities for expediting the process of digitization of land records so that the settlement works can be completed in time and people are facilitated with easy digital access to the documentation. The Advisor was interacting with the officers during his visit to Revenue Training Institute, […]
