MLA Haveli felicitates Truck union members
Poonch, March 07: MLA Haveli Shah Mohammad Tantray today felicitated office bearers of newly elected truckers’ union of Poonch district here at a function. Deputy Commissioner Tariq Ahmad Zargar, SSP Rajiv, Addl. SP Anwarul Haq, Executive Engineer PWD Satish Bhagat and officers of various departments were also present. Speaking on the occasion, MLA Haveli said […]
Governor, Edu minister review issues facing Kashmir, Jammu varsities
Vohra calls for uniformity of examination standards, marking systems between parent and cluster universities
JAMMU, MARCH 06: Governor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the Universities of Kashmir and Jammu, chaired a meeting to discuss the issues relating to University of Kashmir and University of Jammu at the Raj Bhavan here today. Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, Minister for Education, Prof. R.D. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Jammu University, Dr. Khurshid Iqbal Andrabi, Vice-Chancellor, Kashmir University, […]
Deputation of contractors meets CM, puts up demands
SRINAGAR, MARCH 06: A deputation of local contractors today met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today and brought many of their issues into her notice. The contractors demanded release of their pending payments under NABARD and NRDWP projects. According to an official press release, they appreciated the government for introduction of PAO system in […]
Prof Amitabh Mattoo awarded ‘Capital Foundation National Award’
JAMMU, MARCH 06: Professor Amitabh Mattoo Advisor to Chief Minister, one of India’s leading thinkers and writers on international relations has been awarded the prestigious Capital Foundation National Award for his invaluable contribution to Education and Academic Reform. The Capital Foundation is a non-governmental voluntary organization that brings together men of thought and learning to […]
JK High Court adjudicates 4 cases through video-conferencing
‘Landmark step towards bringing judiciary at doorsteps of people in far-flung areas’
SRINAGAR, MARCH 06: In a first of its kind initiative, the proceedings of four cases at Jammu and Kashmir High Court were carried out through video-conferencing, marking a landmark step to reform the functioning of higher judiciary in the state. A single bench of Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir at J&K High Court delivered judgments in […]
Bukhari reviews progress of education sector works in Khansahab
JAMMU, MAR 06: Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today called for timeline completion of infrastructure works and effective interventions under SSA and RMSA to bring down dropout rate in the government schools. He also directed for holding remedial classes to compensate loss of studies due to certain reasons. The Minister was speaking at […]
Addl. DG CRPF calls on Governor
JAMMU, MARCH 06: V.S.K. Kaumudi, who took charge as Addl. DG CRPF, J&K, last month called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here today. While lauding the important role being played by the CRPF in maintaining security in J&K, Governor advised heightened surveillance on all fronts. Hakim Mohammad Yaseen, MLA Khansahib, also called […]
Secretary PWD designated nodal officer for Multi-Modal Logistic Parks in JK
JAMMU, MARCH 06: The State Government today designated Administrative Secretary Public Works Department (PEWD) as Nodal Officer to coordinate with the Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, the development of Multi-Modal Logistic Parks in J&K. Pertinently, the State Government has already signed an MoU with Dubai Ports World for setting up Multi-Modal Logistic Parks […]
Providing safe drinking water to people govt’s priority: Sham Chaudhary
JAMMU, MARCH 06: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Chaudhary today sought the support of general public in supporting its efforts of providing safe and potable drinking water to every household of the state. The Minister was speaking during a workshop titled “Constituency level workshop on water, Sanitation” organized by PHE department […]
Maintain consistency in learning: Sethi tells students
Visits govt schools, inspects examination centres
JAMMU, MARCH 06: Extending her best wishes to students for taking their annual board examinations being conducted by State Board of School Education (BOSE), the Minister of State for Education, Technical Education, Culture and Tourism, Priya Sethi said that each and every student must do his or her best without caring for the end result. […]